Sociological and anthropological analysis of the concepts of ritual and religion, their impact on gender roles, and their importance in social movements.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Program Learning Outcomes
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Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Defines the concepts of ritual and religion theoretically. | 1,2,4,5,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 2. Discusses the importance of magic and witchcraft in daily life. | 1,2,4,5,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 3. Analyzes the historical and economic relationship between religion and gender. | 1,2,4,5,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 4. Examines the relationship between religion and violence through different theoretical discussions. | 1,2,4,5,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 5. Demonstrates the logic behind religious rituals with social and economic explanations. | 1,2,4,5,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
| 6. Discusses the role of religion in decolonization processes. | 1,2,4,5,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, E |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topic | Study Materials |
| 1 | Intoduction | The place of ritual and religion in Cultural Anthropology |
| 2 | Religion and Anthropology | The role of religion in the study of cultural systems |
| 3 | Ritual and Anthropology | The role of ritual in the study of cultural systems |
| 4 | Movie | Imagining rituals of other societies in processes of marginalization |
| 5 | Magic and Witchcraft | The social function of magic |
| 6 | Women and Witchcraft | The role of religion in determining gender roles and the history of witchcraft |
| 7 | Women and Witchcraft in East | |
| 8 | Religion, Politics, and Identity | Theories and case studies examining the relationship between religion, politics and identity |
| 9 | Religion and Violence | Theories and case studies examining the relationship between religion and the production of violence |
| 10 | Religion and Social Movements | The role of religion in social mobilization |
| 11 | Religion and Gender | Theories and case studies illustrating the strategies of religion in determining gender roles |
| 12 | Contemporary Debates | The Clash of Civilizations thesis |
| 13 | Contemporary Debates | Critical perspectives on the Clash of Civilizations thesis |
| 14 | Multiculturalism | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
Durkheim, E. (1995) The Elementary Forms of Religious Life. (translated by K. E. Fields) New York: The Free Press (Chapter 1: pp. 21-40).
Geertz, C. (2005) “Shifting Aims, Moving Targets: On the Anthropology of Religion.” The Journal of the Royal Anthropology, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 1-10. Kelly, D. J. and Kaplan, M. (1990) “History, Structure, and Ritual.” Annual Review of Anthropology, Vol 19, pp. 119-128. Turner, V. (1979) “Dramatic Ritual/Ritual Drama: Performative Reflexive Anthropology.” The Kenyon Review, Vol 1, No. 3, pp. 80-93. Shanafelt, R. (2004) “Magic, miracle, and marvels in anthropology.” Ethnos, Vol. 69, No. 3, pp. 317-340 (especially till the mid of 327). Federici, S. (2004) Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body, and Primitive Accumulation. New York: Autonomedia; Illustrated edition (pp. 61-92). Subotic, J. (2019) “The Church, the Nation, and the State: The Serbian Orthodox Church After Communism.” In S. P. Ramet (ed.), Orthodox Church and Politics in Southeastern Europe: Nationalism, Conservatism, and Intolerance. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (pp. 85-110). Günal, A. and Balcı, Z. S. (2019) “The Orthodox Church of Greece.” In S. P. Ramet (ed.), Orthodox Church and Politics in Southastern Europe: Nationalism, Conservatism, and Intolerance. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan (pp. 131-165) Sells, M. (2003) “Crosses of Blood: Sacred Space, Religion, and Violence in Bosnia-Herzegovina.” Sociology of Religion, Vol. 64, No. 3, pp. 309-331. Kunovich, R. M. and Hodson, R. (1999) “Conflict, Religious Identity, and Ethnic Intolerance in Croatia.” Social Forces, Vol. 78, No. 2, pp. 643-668. Munson, Z. (2001) “Islamic Mobilization: Social Movement Theory and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.” The Sociological Quarterly, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 487-510. Addi, L. (1992) “The Islamist Challenge: Religion and Modernity in Algeria.” Journal of Democracy, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 75-84. Lavizzari, A. and Prearo, M. (2018) “The anti-gender movement in Italy: Catholic participation between electoral and protest politics.” European Societies, pp. 1-21. Graff, A. (2014) “Report from gender trenches: War against ‘genderism’ in Poland.” European Journal of Women’s Studies, Vol 21, No. 4, pp. 431-435. + Vincze, E. (2018) “The racialization of Roma in the ‘new’ Europe and the political potential of Romani women.” European Journal of Women’s Studies, Vol 21, No. 4, pp. 435-442. Huntington, S. P. (1993) “The Clash of Civilizations?” Foreign Affairs, Vol. 72, No. 3, pp. 22-49. Inglehart, R. and Norris, P. (2003) “The true clash of civilizations.” Foreign Policy, pp. 62-70. |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | All the resources and presentations used in class |
| Assignments | Presentation |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSTMENT | ||
| In-Term Studies | Number | Percentage |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Attendance and Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Final (Presentation) | 1 | 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 (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 1 | 21 | 42 |
| Mid Term | 1 | 21 | 42 |
| Presentation | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Total Workload | 141 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6.48 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | ||