Anthropology of words 3224-D9ANTSŁ

obligatory courses

Anthropology of language is a subject that aims to present language as a cultural phenomenon analysed from an anthropological perspective. The subject focuses on the study of various forms of language in culture, their functions, practices and influence on social and civilizational life.

1) in depth, the theoretical and methodological approaches of the humanities, primarily cultural studies (with particular emphasis on its interdisciplinarity); understands their interrelationships and inspirations, has advanced knowledge of schools and research directions, with reference to the cultural heritage and historical and contemporary socio-political conditions of Central and Eastern Europe (K2_W01; reference to P7S_WG Scope and depth)

2) in-depth knowledge of the terminology of cultural studies, with particular emphasis on the anthropological approach to the phenomenon of language and the research perspective of Central and Eastern Europe (trends, texts, researchers in the field of cultural studies) and the specific nature of the development of these sciences in the countries of the region; has an advanced knowledge of the terminology of related disciplines necessary for understanding the cultural phenomena of the countries of the region (K2_W02; reference to P7S_WG Scope and depth)

3) has an in-depth understanding of the broadly understood intercultural context; has in-depth knowledge of humans as entities constructing social structures and cultural products, is aware of the principles of their functioning and the resulting differences in the perception of social life by representatives of different nationalities, ideological and religious groups, and variously understood minorities (K2_W07; reference to P7S_WG Scope and depth, P7S_WK Context/conditions, effects)

[skills] graduates are able to:

4) formulate and analyse research problems, select research methods and tools, and conduct independent research in the field of cultural studies, with particular emphasis on the cultural and communication perspective, and related disciplines concerning the Central and Eastern European region in unpredictable conditions (K2_U02; reference to P7S_UW Use of knowledge/problems solved and tasks performed)

5) use theoretical approaches, research paradigms and concepts specific to cultural studies in typical and atypical professional situations (K2_U04; reference to P7S_UW Use of knowledge/problems solved and tasks performed)

6) use modern communication and information technologies in their work (K2_U11; reference to P7S_UW Use of knowledge/solving problems and performing tasks)

[social competences] the graduate is ready to:

7) critically assess their knowledge, continuously improve their skills and supplement their knowledge (K2_K01; reference to P7S_UO Organisation of work/planning and teamwork, P7S_UU Learning/planning their own development and the development of others, P7S_KK)

Assessment methods and criteria:

Compulsory attendance is required to pass the course.

Classes will take the form of discussions on assigned readings or material presented by the lecturer in the form of a presentation. Active participation in the discussion means substantive participation in at least 50% of the class.

At the end of the semester, students should consult with the lecturer on the topic and scope of the written assignment, which will form the basis for the final grade for the entire semester. The deadline for submitting the written assignment is the date set by the lecturer during the first or second class. Students who are absent from these classes are required to obtain information from the lecturer.

The final grade consists of:

Active and substantive participation in classes throughout the semester (20%)

Written work on a previously agreed and consulted topic in the field of anthropology of language (80%)

Grading scale:

0%-49% - 2

50%-60% - 3

61%-70% - 3+

71%-80% - 4

81%-90% - 4+

91%-100% - 5

Additional knowledge - 5+

Literatura podstawowa:

Antropologia słowa. Zagadnienia i wybór tekstów, oprac. Grzegorz Godlewski, Andrzej Mencwel, Roch Sulima, red. i wstęp Grzegorz Godlewski, WUW, Warszawa 2003.

Literatura uzupełniająca:

- Laura Ahern, "Antropologia lingwistyczna. Wprowadzenie", przeł. W. Usakiewicz, Kraków 2013 (wybór);
- Roland Barthes, "Mit dzisiaj" [w:] "Mitologie", przeł. A. Dziadek, Warszawa 2000;
- Pierre Bourdieu, "Szkic teorii praktyki", przeł. W. Kroker, Kęty 2007 (część druga);
-Béatrice Fraenkel, "Pojęcie wydarzenia piśmiennego", przeł. Nicole Dołowy, [w:] "Antropologia pisma: od teorii do praktyki", red. Philippe Artières, Paweł Rodak, WUW, Warszawa 2010;
- Grzegorz Godlewski, "Konstelacja Teuta: nowe terytoria" [w:] tegoż, "Słowo – pismo – sztuka słowa. Perspektywy antropologiczne", Warszawa 2008,
- Jack Goody, "Mit, rytuał i oralność", przeł. O. Kaczmarek, Warszawa 2012, rozdział IX,
- Zuzanna Grębecka, "Słowo magiczne poddane technologii", Kraków 2006 (wybrane rozdziały),
- Harold A. Innis, "Nachylenie komunikacyjne" [w:] "Communicare. Almanach antropologiczny. Tom 2", tłum. A. Melon-Regulska, s.9
- Michał Paweł Markowski, "ciało, które czyta, ciało, które pisze" [w:] R. Barthes, "S/Z", Warszawa 1999.
- Marta Rakoczy, "Słowo – działanie – kontekst. O etnograficznej koncepcji słowa Bronisława Malinowskiego", Warszawa 2012 (wybór),
- Anna Rogozińska, Matylda Szewczyk, "Internet jako medium i jako przestrzeń społeczna", [w:] "Communicare. Almanach antropologiczny. Tom 4",
- Łukasz Sommer, "Język jako czynnik narodotwórczy" [w:] "Mowa ojców potrzebna od zaraz", Warszawa 2009
- Hayden White, "Poetyka pisarstwa historycznego", Kraków 2000 (wybór),

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