This course deals with the basic concepts of economic anthropology and its contribution to the general understanding of societies as a subdiscipline. The main concepts of economic anthropology, such as reciprocity, production, distribution, exchange, consumption and social reproduction, and the main theoretical approaches will be grounded.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes
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Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students learn the basic concepts, approaches, and problematic issues in different economic systems. | 1,2,4,6,8,9,10 | 1,2,3,5 | A, D |
| 2. Students develop their views on economic activity and relations, with an emphasis on the cultural context. | 2,4,8,9 | 1,2,3,5 | A, D |
| 3. It offers students the opportunity to learn about the economy and the economic events of the century. |
4,6,9,
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1,2,3,5 | A, D |
| 4. Explain the basic concepts of Economic Anthropology as a sub-discipline and its contribution to the understanding of societies. | 1,2,6,8 | 1,2,3,5 | A, D |
| 5. Grounds the basic concepts and main theoretical approaches of economic anthropology such as reciprocity, production, distribution, exchange, consumption, and social reproduction. | 2,6 | 1,2,3,5 | A, D |
| 6. Provides students with the opportunity to evaluate economic globalization in the light of various ethnographic studies in different cultures. | 2,3,4, | 1,2,3,5 | A, D |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topic | Study Materials |
| 1 | What is Economic Anthropology? What are the basic concepts and topics? | Relations between Anthropology and Economics |
| 2 | Basic Theoretical Approaches in Economic Anthropology | Anthropology and Economic Systems |
| 3 | Problems and Issues in Economic Anthropology | Main topics and issues |
| 4 |
Economic Behavior in Tribes
Trade and Markets in Pre-Capitalist States |
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| 5 | Anthropology in Modern Economies | Current Topics |
| 6 | Peasants and the World | Rural/Village Studies |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 |
Anthropology in Modern Economies
Market and Marketplaces |
The Nature and Structure of the Modern Market |
| 9 | Economic Anthropology and Economic Development | Development and Growth concepts |
| 10 | Development, Industrialization, Modernization, Dependency | Modernization |
| 11 | Women's and Men's Participation in Development | Gender Dimension |
| 12 | Economic Globalization and its Social Consequences | Capital and Labor Flows |
| 13 | Redefining Economics (Concepts, Issues), Financial and Economic Crises | Global Processes |
| 14 | Final Exam | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Kumbetoglu,B.(2012) Economic Anthropology notes |
| Additional Resources |
Economies and Cultures: Foundatıons Of Economıc Anthropology, by Richard Wilk & Lisa Cliggett, 2007. (Second edition)
Economıc Anthropology, by Stuart Plattner. Stanford University Press. Stanford.1989.
The Anthropology of Economy, by Stephen Gudeman. Blackwell Pub.Oxford.2001.
Economıc Anthropology and Anthropologıcal Economıcs, by M. Sahlins. Social Science Information. Vol.8, No.5 pp.13-33. 1969.
Globalızatıon & Inequalıtıes, by Sylvia Walby. Sage Pub.London.2009.
Women’s Work & Chıcano Famılıes. Cannery Workers of The Santa Clara Valley, by Patricia Zavella. Cornell University Press.1988.
Unregıstered Women Workers In The Globalızed Economy: A Qualıtatıve Study In Turkey, by B. Kumbetoglu,I. User,A. Akpinar. Feminist Formations. Vol.22(3) Fall.2010.
Kalkınma ve Kuresellesme, Yay.Haz.,Saniye Dedeoglu, Turan Subasat. Baglam Yay.Istanbul. 2001.
Kayıp İşçi Kadınla, B. Kumbetoğlu, I. User, A. Akpınar. Bağlam Yayınları, Istanbul.2012.
KURESELLESEN DUNYADA DEGISIMIN FARKLI YUZLERI, Yay. Haz., Neslihan Sam, Rıza Sam. Ezgi Yayınları, İstanbul. 2011. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | YULearn |
| Assignments | YULearn |
| Exams | YULearn |
Assessment
| ASSESSTMENT | ||
| In-Term Studies | Number | Percentage |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Final Assignment | 1 | 60 |
| 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 | 16 | 16 |
| Final assignment | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | |||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 125 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||