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SANT2002

Body, Emotion, Self and Experience

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course examines the significance of the human body in social practices and institutions. It deals with the social construction of persons, self, and emotions, and different modes of experience. The course examines perspectives from medical anthropology, habitus theory, phenomenological practice theory and gender theory.

Learning outcome

To develop a basic understanding of different perspectives on the significance of the body in social and cultural contexts, as well as acquiring knowledge concerning cultural variation in the perception and conceptualization of the person, self and emotions.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars and written assignments (approx. 24 hours).
One approved written assignement.
4-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved written assignment

Required previous knowledge

None.

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 2010-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-06 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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