PSCG 410

Course Code & Number

PSCG 410

Course Title

Cultural Anthropology

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

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.  

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

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

in-class tasks

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Olcay Yılmaz