Cultural anthropology is the study of observing and contextualizing what is commonly accepted in everyday life. This lecture will present the fundamental principles of cultural anthropology, beginning with the body as a universally possessed object, in order to provide this perspective. The objective of this course is to comprehend and experience the fundamental concept of cultural anthropology, which is relativization, through various topics.
To identify and contextualize common knowledge about the body.
To understand and express how society affects your body.
Self, body, risk, encounter
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The process of making one's own discoveries is valued through lectures and discussions.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Encounters: What is Cultural Anthropology? | Reflect on the most interesting lecture you have attended and consider why it stood out to you. |
Class 2 | Nature | Create a list of recent experiences with the natural world and explain why you consider them to be related to nature. |
Class 3 | Exchange | Consider the attention you have given to your physical well-being throughout your life, including personal grooming, exercise habits, and dietary choices. |
Class 4 | Self | Reflect on instances when you have encountered the phrase 'being yourself' and describe your thoughts about it. |
Class 5 | Magic | Compile a list of wishes and good luck charms that you have made throughout your life. |
Class 6 | Dirt | List five things that you consider dirty and explain why. |
Class 7 | Conclusion - Based on students' reaction papers, elaborate your anthropological ideas. | Reflect on the assignments submitted so far and identify your own areas of interest. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Reading materials will be distributed as needed during the course.
Reading materials will be distributed as needed during the course.
Evaluation will be based on a small assignment for each lecture (50%) and participation in discussion during the lecutre (50%).
There are no prerequisites for this course. The instructor expects active student participation.
Depending on the number of students and their level of understanding, the syllabus can be modified.