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Course Code: 
ANT 103
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
8
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Gözde Dalan Polat
Courses given by: 
Gözde Dalan Polat
Course Objectives: 
The emergence and phases of anthropology as a science and discipline will be evaluated in relation to anthropological research topics.
Course Content: 

In this course, the earliest interpretations and evaluations of cultural diversity from ancient times to the present, anthropological approaches, important theories and theorists will be discussed.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Case Study 3. Demonstration 4. Fieldwork 5. Student Activities/Projects
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A. Exam B. Participation/Discussion C. Field Work/Case Study D. Homework/Assignment E. Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1. General definition of anthropology and historical development process

1,2,3,4,8

1,2,3

A, D

2. Anthropological studies in Turkish-Islamic history. 

1,2,3,4,8

1,2,3

A, D

3. The emergence of anthropology as a branch of science in the West and general outlines of the theories and theorists

1,2,3,4,8

1,2,3

A, D

4. Anthropology studies in Turkey

1,2,3,4,8

1,2,3

A, D

5. Issues and approaches in the discipline of anthropology today

1,2,3,4,8

1,2,3

 

A, D
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topic

1

The importance of history of science in learning sciences. General definition of anthropology, historical development process and examples of anthropological approaches in cultural history.

2

Examples of anthropological approaches in ancient and medieval Europe.

3

Anthropology studies in Turkish-Islamic history: Biruni and Ibn Khaldun.

4

Early scientific studies in anthropology in the West. The formation of anthropology in the context of the Age of Great Geographical Discoveries and the Enlightenment.

5

The formation of anthropology as a science: Early 19th century theories and theorists.

6

The founders of anthropology: Franz Boas, Bronislaw Malinowski

7

The founders of anthropology: A. R. Radcliffe-Brown, Marcel Mauss

8

Midterm exam

9

Developments in the world and the connections of anthropology (1880-present)

10

The expansion of anthropology; schools, movements, practices

11

Globalization and anthropology

12

The relationship between anthropology and other disciplines today

13

History of anthropological research in Turkey

14

New topics and trends in anthropology

Recommended Sources

 

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Finn Sivert Nielsen.2014. Antropoloji Tarihi, İletişim Yayınları

 

Kuklick, Henrika. 2007. A New History of Anthropology. Wiley-Blackwell Press.

Additional Resources

Vermeulen, Han ve Arturo Alvarez Roldan, 1995. Fieldwork and Footnotes: Studies in the History of European Anthropology
 

Material Sharing

 

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

YULearn

Assignments

YULearn

Exams

YULearn

Assessment

 

ASSESSMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

30

Homework

2

30

Final

 

40

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

Total

 

100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology.

 

 

 

 

x

2

Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields.

 

 

 

 

x

3

Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly.

 

 

 

 

x

4

Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology.

 

 

 

 

x

5

Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values.

 

x

 

 

 

6

Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods.

 

 

 

x

 

7

Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies.

 

 

 

 

x

8

Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology.

 

 

 

 

x

9

Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality.

 

 

 

 

x

10

Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level.

 

 

 

 

x
 

 

ECTS

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

3

42

Mid Term

1

14

14

Homework

2

5

10

Final examination

1

17

17

Total Workload

 

 

125

Total Workload / 25 (h)

 

 

5

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5
 

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