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SANT1103

Knowledge: World View, Ritual and Cultural Classification

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to the anthropological study of forms of knowledge, religious beliefs, cosmologies, and modes of thought and classification. The approaches are applied to both traditional and modern societies. Themes include: myth, magic, taboo, witchcraft, millennial movements, rituals, and science as a mode of investigation. During the semester students should write an assignment - to be approved by the Department. The course is obligatory for all BA students in Social Sciences, specializing in Social Anthropology.

Learning outcome

To develop a basic social anthropological understanding of religious life, world views, and systems of thought and classification.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars, written assignments (approx. 48 hours).

5-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved written assignment

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SANT1003 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 2010-12-15 Time 09:00 Duration 5 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-26 Time 09:00 Duration 5 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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