Anthropology of Azerbaijani culture. The phenomenon of borderland heterogeneity 3620-AAKF-H-OG

The lecture focuses on the elements of Azerbaijani culture, sources of its origin, foreign influences and interactions with the cultures of the East and West. Rituals, holiday customs, folk costumes and symbolism are discussed. The lecture also focuses on the most important issues and factors influencing the shaping of the socio-cultural face of contemporary Azerbaijan. During the course, the topic of women in the culture and social life of contemporary Azerbaijan will be discussed. As part of the lecture, students learn about the works of poets and composers, the beginnings of Azerbaijani musicology, dances and classical music - mugamu and the music of aszikas. The lecture also covers Azerbaijani carpentry art, painting, contemporary art and architecture. The lecture presents wedding rituals, engagement and the role of the family in Azerbaijani society

Term 2023Z:

1. Historical introduction. General information about terminology, country, ethnic map, Azerbaijani language
2. Traditional music. Classical national mugam music. Culture identity of the aszik (aşıq) folk musicians
3. Establishment of the Azerbaijani opera and theater. Westernization of music, hybrid music genres as a phenomenon of Azerbaijani music of the 20th century.
4. Wedding customs. Customs and the present. The family in the socio-cultural life of Azerbaijan.
5. The birth of a child. Child in family and society.
6. Dance anthropology.
7. The rise of the press. The satirical journal Molla Nasraddin.
8. Popular, religious and state holidays.
9. The perception of women in Azerbaijani oral literature and her role in society.
10. Azerbaijan literature review.
11. Folk costumes and jewelery art.
12. Historical and modern architecture.
13. The art of miniature. The development of painting in Azerbaijan in the XX-XXI century
14. Azerbaijani cuisine.
15. Polish-Azerbaijani relations.

Prerequisites (description)

The subject of the lecture is to familiarize students with the basic issues of knowledge about Azerbaijani culture, its elements, and the changeability of culture in the context of civilization and ideological changes.

Course coordinators

Shahla Kazimova

Type of course

General:

general courses

Term 2023Z:

general courses
elective courses
elective monographs

Mode

General:

Remote learning

Term 2023Z:

Classroom

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

-student after classhas extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of the Azerbaijan (within the scope of culture and literature or culture and religion issues) in a comparative perspective (K_W02);

-demonstrates good knowledge of contemporary cultural life of Azerbaijan (K_W08);

- has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behavior in Azerbaijan (K_W10);

-student understands the links between Azerbaijani culture and trends in the development of culture in other countries of the region (K_W03 K_W11);

Skills:

-student can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Caucasus also on the basis of source materials (K_U02,K_U03);

- can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities (K_U04);

-can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations (K_U05);

-can use the terminology from the domain of religion of Azerbaijan to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and social behavior, as well as cultural differences (K_U06);

-can analyze most important phenomena in the field of history, as well as socio-political or cultural context of Azerbaijan (K_U11);

Social competence:

- student sees the possibility of practical use of knowledge gained in the lecture. Also understands the need for further education in this field (K_K01);

- the lecture raises the student's reflection on multiculturalism, teaches political, religious and moral tolerance (K_K03 K_K05).

- classes provide the student with preparation for participation in scientific and political conferences on Eastern issues, enables selection of the future field of professional activity related to this region - in national and local government administration, international institutions, diplomacy, mass media as well as research and expert centers cooperating with Azerbaijan (K_K04 K_K06)

Assessment criteria

Oral exam: covering the material discussed during the lectures
Assessment criteria: 6 points can be obtained in total, 2 points each. for the question (full answer 2 points, incomplete answer but indicating the most important criteria 1 point), passing from 3 points
3 point dst
4 db
5 db + points
6 points very good

Practical placement

Not applicable

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