The course covers the main theoretical approaches in German, British, American and French anthropology from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.
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1. The participants will critically examine anthropological theories and their perspectives. |
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2. The course will enable participants to compare theoretical traditions and their key debates in the field of anthropology. |
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3. The course will enable participants to conceptualise field findings from an abstract and theoretical point of view. |
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4. The course participants will understand the historical and societal conditions that led to the formulation of anthropological theories. |
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Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topic |
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Introduction to the Lecture |
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Basic Definitions and the Role of Theory in Anthropology
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Aram Yengoyan. (1986). Theory in Anthropology: On the Demise of the Concept of Culture, Comparative Studies in Society and History, 28(2), 368-374. Erwan Dianteill. (2012). Cultural Anthropology or Social Anthropology? A Transatlantic Dispute. L’Année Sociologique, 62, 93-122. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 1-7. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan. (1968). Notes on Theory and non-Theory in Anthropology. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan (Eds), Theory in Anthropology A Sourcebook (1-13). London: Routledge Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 20-35.
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German Ethnography Tradition |
David Denby. (2005). Herder: Culture, Anthropology and the Englightenment. History of Human Sciences, 18(1), 55-76. Han F. Vermeulen. (2006). The German Ethnographic Tradition and the American Connection. History of Anthropology Newsletter, 33(2), 9-14. Hendrik Frederik Vermeulen. (2008). Early History of Ethnography and Ethnology in the German Enlightenment: Anthropological Discourse in Europe and Asia, 1710-1808. Universiteit Leiden. Michael Harbsmeier. Towards a Prehistory of Ethnography: Early Modern German Travel Writing as Traditions of Knowledge. Han F. Vermeulen, Arturo Alverez Roldan, Fieldwork and Footnotes Studies in the History of European Anthropology (19-38). London and New York: Routledge. Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Finn Sivert Nielsen. (2001). A History of Anthropology. London: Pluto Press; pp. 16-35. |
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Social Evolutionism: Evolutionary Approach to Kinship and Socio-Political Organization
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Lewis Henry Morgan. (1877). Ancient Society or Researches in the Lines of Human Progress from Savagery through Barbarism to Civilization. Chicago: Charles H. Kerr & Company. Lewis Henry Morgan. (2009 [1877]) Primary Text: Ancient Society. Jerry D. Moore (Ed.), Visions of Culture an Annotated Reader (15-24). Lanham, New York, Toronto: Altamira Press. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 142-180 Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 96-111. |
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Social Evolutionism: Evolutionary Approach to Religion, Magic, and Ideological Systems |
Edward Tylor. (2009 [1871]). Primary Text: Primitive Culture (Excerpts). Jerry D. Moore (Ed.), Visions of Culture an Annotated Reader (4-11). Lanham, New York, Toronto: Altamira Press. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 142-180 Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 96-111. |
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Diffusionist Criticism of Social Evolutionism |
Clark Wissler. (1915). The Diffusion of Horse Culture among the North Americam Indians. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 1(4), 254-256. Clark Wissler. (1914). The Influence of the Horse in the Development of Plains Culture. American Anthropologist, 16(1), 1-25. G. Elliot Smith. (1916). The Influence of Ancient Egyptian Civilization in the East and in America. Bulletin of the John Eylands Library, 48-72. G. Elliot Smith. (1917). Mummification in New Zealand. The journal of Polynesian Society. 26(2[102]), 71-74. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 373-393. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 112-118. |
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The Tenets of Historical Particularism and Boasian Anthropology |
Alfred L. Kroeber. (1909). Classificatory Systems of Relationship. The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, 39, 77-84. Alfred L. Kroeber. (1917). The Superorganic. American Anthropologist. 19(2), 163-213. Franz Boas. (1896). The Limitations of the Comparative Method of Anthropology. Science. 4(103), 901-908. Franz Boas. (1944). The Mind of Primitive Man. New York, Boston, Chicago: The Macmillan Company. George W. Stocking, JR. (1966). Franz Boas and the Culture Concept in Historical Perspective. American Anthropologist, 68, 867-882. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 250-372 Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 189-210. Robert H. Lowie. (1917). Culture & Etnology. New York: Douglas C. McMurtrie. Robert H. Lowie. (1921). Primitive Society. London: George Routledge & Sons, LTD. |
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Culture and Personality
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David F. Aberle. (1968). The Influence of Linguistics on Earlu Culture and Personality Theory. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan (Eds.), Theory in Anthropology a Sourcebook. London: Routledge. Margaret Mead. (1963). Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies. New York: Morrow. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 393-463. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 210-228 Ruth Benedict. (1922). The Vision in Plains Culture. American Anthropologist, 24(1), 1-23. |
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Functionalism: The Contributions of Radcliffe-Brown |
A. R. Radcliffe-Brown. (1935). On the Concept of Function in Social Science. American Anthropologist, 37, 394-402. A. R. Radcliffe-Brown. (1940). On Social Structure. The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, 70(1), 1-12. A. R. Radcliffe-Brown. (1951). The Comparative Method in Social Anthropology. The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 81(1/2), 15-22. Francesca Cancian. (1968). Functional Analysis of Change. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan (Eds.), Theory in Anthropology a Sourcebook. London: Routledge. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 514-567. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 255-266. |
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Functionalism: The Contributions of Bronislaw Malinowski
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Bronislaw Malinowski. (1939). The Group and the Individual in Functional Analysis. American Journal of Sociology, 44(6), 938-964. Bronislaw Malinowski. (1942). A New Instrument for the Interpretation of Law-Especially Primitive. Yale Law Journal, 51(8), 1237-1254. Bronislaw Malinowski. (1948). Magic, Science and Religion and Other Essays. Bostan, Massachusetts: Beacon Press. Francesca Cancian. (1968). Functional Analysis of Change. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan (Eds.), Theory in Anthropology a Sourcebook. London: Routledge. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 514-567. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 255-266. |
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Functionalism: The Contributions of Evans-Pritchard |
E. E. Evans-Pritchard. (1929). The Morphology and Function of Magic a Comparative Study of Trobriand and Zande Ritual and Spells. American Anthropologist, 31, 619-641. E. E. Evans-Pritchard. (1965). Theories of Primitive Religion. Oxford: Clarendon Press Francesca Cancian. (1968). Functional Analysis of Change. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan (Eds.), Theory in Anthropology a Sourcebook. London: Routledge. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 514-567. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 255-266. |
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The Predecessors of Structuralist Anthropology |
David E. Greenwald. (1973). Durkheim on Society, Though and Ritual. Sociological Analsis, 34(3), 157-168. Emile Durkheim. (1982). The Rules of Sociological Method and Selected Texts on Sociology and its Method. New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore: The Free Press; pp. 60-85, 209-211. Marcell Mauss. (2002). The Gift. London and New York: Routledge. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 464-513. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 161-167, 176-187, 230-232. |
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French Structuralism and Claude Lévi-Strauss |
Claude Lévi-Strauss. (1968). Structural Analysis in Linguistics and Anthropology. Robert A. Manners, David Kaplan (Eds.), Theory in Anthropology a Sourcebook (530-540). London: Routledge. Claude Lévi-Strauss. (2009 [1955]). Primary Text: The Structural Study of Myth. Jerry D. Moore (Ed.), Visions of Culture an Annotated Reader (278-298). Lanham, New York, Toronto: Altamira Press. Marvin Harris. (1971). The Rise of Anthropological Theory. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company; pp. 464-513. Paul A. Ericson, Liam D. Murphy. (2013). A History of Anthropological Theory. Ontaria, New York: University of Toronto Press; pp. 229-239. |
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Preaparation for Final |
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Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
The sources for each week are listed above
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Material Sharing
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Assessment
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In-Term Studies |
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Mid-terms |
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30 |
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Assignment |
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10 |
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Final |
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60 |
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Total |
3 |
100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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Acquires the basic terms, theoretical point of views and the historical evolution of anthropology. |
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Gains insight into the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields. |
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Possess knowledge about conducting ethnographic study, which is the basic research method of anthropology, and designs fieldwork accordingly. |
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Formulates questions and evaluates research findings through analytical, critical and creative thinking by utilizing the knowledge and skills of anthropology. |
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Demonstrates adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and acts in accordance with these values. |
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Identifies social problems and develops social projects using anthropological theory and research methods. |
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Effectively utilizes current databases, information resources, and information technologies. |
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Designs interdisciplinary studies and participates in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology. |
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Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality. |
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Acquires the ability to think, read, write and orally express English at an academic level. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
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Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Mid Term |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Assignments |
1 |
11 |
11 |
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Final examination |
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35 |
35 |
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Total Workload |
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150 |
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Total Workload / 25 (h) |
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6 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |