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SANT1000

The Study of Humankind - Introduction to Social Anthropology

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to key concepts, central themes, and modes of analysis and methods in Social Anthropology. It also includes the history of Social Anthropology and the theoretical complexity of the discipline. The course is obligatory for all BA students in the Social Sciences, specializing in Social Anthropology.

Learning outcome

To develop basic knowledge about the anthropological approach to social life and cultural variation.

Learning methods and activities

Approx. 24 hours lectures/seminars, 2 day-seminar.
4-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved written assignment

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SVSANT101 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Sciences
  • Social Anthropology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-23 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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