This course is concerned with the main concepts of economic anthropology and how this sub discipline contributes to a broad understanding of societies. It also provides basic knowledge of the main themes in economic anthropology: reciprocity, production, distribution, redistribution, exchange, consumption and social reproduction and reviews the central concepts and theoretical assumptions in economic anthropology.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Program
Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Students will learn basic concepts, approaches, and discuss problematic topics in different economic systems. | 1,2,5,6,7 | 1,2, | A,C |
| 2) Students will gain knowledge about economic activities and relationships, with a strong emphasis on culture. | 1,2,4,5,6,7,9 | 1,2, | A,C |
| 3) Students will learn about the economy and major economic events of this century. | 1,2,4,5,8,9 | 1,2, | A,C |
| 4) This course explains the main concepts of economic anthropology and how this sub discipline contributes to a broad understanding of societies. | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 1,2, | A,C |
| 5) It provides basic knowledge of the main themes in economic anthropology: reciprocity, production, distribution, redistribution, exchange, consumption and social reproduction and reviews the central concepts and theoretical assumptions in economic anthropology | 1,2,4,5,8,9 | 1,2, | A,C |
| 6) Students will gain knowledge necessary to evaluate economic globalization by discussing several monographs related to different cultures. | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 | 1,2, | A,C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | What is Economic Anthropology? What are the main topics and concepts? | The relationship between Anthropology and Economics |
| 2 | Main theoretical approaches in Economic Anthropology. | Anthropology and Economic Systems |
| 3 | Problems and Issues in Economic Anthropology. | Maın topics and Issues |
| 4 |
Economic Behavior in Tribes
Trade and Markets in Precapitalist States. |
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| 5 | Anthropology in Modern Economies | Recent themes |
| 6 | Peasants and the World | Rural studies |
| 7 | Mid Term | |
| 8 |
Anthropology in Modern Economies
Market and Market places. |
The Nature and Structure OF Modern Market |
| 9 | Economic Anthropology and Economic Development. | The concepts of Development and Growth |
| 10 | Development, Industrialization, Modernization, Dependency. | Modernization |
| 11 | Women`s and Men`s Participation in Development | Gender Relations |
| 12 | Economic Globalization and its Social Consequences. | Flows of Capital and the Labour |
| 13 | Redefining the Economy(Concepts,Issues), Financial and Economic Crisis. | Global Processes |
| 14 | Fınal Exam | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
Kumbetoglu,B.(2012) Economic Anthropology notes |
| Additional Resources |
ECONOMIES AND CULTURES: FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY, by Richard Wilk and Lisa Cliggett, 2007. (Second edition)
ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY, by Stuart Plattner. Stanford University Press. Stanford.1989. THE ANTHROPOLOGY of ECONOMY, by Stephen Gudeman. Blackwell Pub.Oxford.2001. ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL ECONOMICS, by M. Sahlins. Social Science Information. Vol.8, No.5 pp.13-33. 1969. GLOBALIZATION & INEQUALITIES, by Sylvia Walby. Sage Pub.London.2009. WOMEN`S WORK and CHICANO FAMILIES. CANNERY WORKERS of the SANTA CLARA VALLEY, by Patricia Zavella. Cornell University Press.1988. UNREGISTERED WOMEN WORKERS IN THE GLOBALIZED ECONOMY: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN TURKEY, by B. Kumbetoglu, I. User,A. Akpinar. Feminist Formations. Vol.22(3) Fall.2010. KALKINMA VE KURESELLESME, Yay.Haz.,Saniye Dedeoglu, Turan Subasat. Baglam Yay.Istanbul. 2001. KAYIP ISCI KADINLAR.B.Kumbetoglu,I.User, A.Akpinar.Baglam Yay.Istanbul.2012. KURESELLESEN DUNYADA DEGISIMIN FARKLI YUZLERI, Yay. Haz., Neslihan Sam , Riza Sam. Ezgi Yay.Istanbul. 2011. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | TERM PAPER |
| Exams | MID TERM, FINAL |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Quizzes | - | - |
| Assignment | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Main theories and concepts of social sciences in general and anthropology in particular, the physical and cultural development of humanity in the historical process, a wide spectrum of cultural patterns and archaelogical knowledge are understood and absorbed, | X | |||||
| 2 | The ability to analyze current phenomena with an anthropological perspective and to think analytically and critically are acquired, | X | |||||
| 3 | Good communication and written/oral expression skills are developed, | X | |||||
| 4 | Acquires professional and social ethics, as well as an elevated sense of responsibility, | X | |||||
| 5 | By studying the dynamics of a variety of cultural phenomena in detail, students become able to perceive and interpret the general features, geographical conditions, historical processes and dynamics of change in Turkish and other world cultures, | X | |||||
| 6 | Establishes and builds on a wide perception and understanding of local and global issues and develops personally and professionally, | X | |||||
| 7 | In accordance with Life Long Learning principles, students acquire the skill and vision to continuously seek to utilize knowledge and information from outside their fields of expertise; to make collaborations and and syntheses with their own respective repertoire of knowledge, | X | |||||
| 8 | Students become able to spot social issues fit for anthropological research; acquire the methods, techniques and cultural equipment necessary for field work, | X | |||||
| 9 | Their solo and team work skills, critical social gaze and scientifically and ethically responsible investigation abilities become augmented. | 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) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Homework | |||
| Final examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Work Load | 125 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||