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SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SHY144 SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to gain knowledge about raising awareness about different cultures by adopting the science of social anthropology, its field of study, basic principles, approaches, methods and the transcultural approach of anthropology.
Contents of the Course Unit: Definition and basic concepts of anthropology, language, communication, economy and culture, family and gender, different cultures.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the effects of culture on human behavior.
Judges the history and cultures of humanity from a broad perspective.
Compares the role of gender roles, family, marriage and religion in the intercultural differences.
Assesses modern societies from an anthropological point of view.
Designs using data collection methods of social anthropology.
Compares the methods of social anthropology with the methods of other social sciences.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review What is Anthropology? Lecture, Discussion
2 Literature Review Colonialism, History and Anthropology Lecture, Discussion
3 Literature Review Ethnography: Definition, Characteristics and Examples Lecture, Discussion
4 Literature Review Theory and Approaches in Anthropology I Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature Review Theory and Approaches in Anthropology II Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature Review Livelihood Models Lecture, Discussion
7 Individual Research, Literature Review Family, Kinship and Marriage Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study,
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review Gender Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study,
10 Individual Research, Literature Review Religion Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study,
11 Literature Review World System and Colonialism Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature Review Ethnicity and Race Lecture, Discussion
13 Literature Review The Role of Anthropology in the World Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature Review Applied Anthropology and a Final Review of Topics Lecture, Discussion
15 Literature Review An Overview Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study,
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gezon, L. & Kottak, C. (2016). Kültür. Nobel Yayınları, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
3
2
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
2
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
4
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
2
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
3
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
4
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It has the performance to support all kinds of biological, social and social patient patients related to aging.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 10 2 20
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 10 2 20
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 14 1 14
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 14 1 14
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 78 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0