Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSCG 410
Course Title
Cultural Anthropology
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Basic subjects of anthropology and the concept of culture. The history of cultural anthropology and cultural change. Culture and values. The concepts related to culture (language, ecology, modes of production and economy). Gender, marriage, family, kinship and ancestry systems. Symbolic meanings of social organizations and ceremonies. Anthropology of religion, communication, economics, education, film and photography, history, journalism, law, linguistics, literature, medicine, political science and sociology.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a framework of cultural anthropology.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define key themes in cultural anthropology,
2. explain different theories about human culture, social identity, economic entities, political systems, and other forms of social organization,
3. contextualize the primary objectives, fundamental concepts, modes of analysis, and central questions in the cultural anthropology,
4. use critical thinking skills,
5. express knowledge and proficiency in speaking about central issues in the cultural anthropology
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Predict-Observe-Explain
Video Presentations
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
in-class tasks
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Olcay Yılmaz
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 42 |
| Debate | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 4 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
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