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SANT2003

Anthropology of Corporations and Organizations

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course presents anthropological approaches to organizations and businesses and covers interpersonal relations, the dynamics of cooperation, group processes, loyalty building and corporate culture. Examines the identity politics of things; processes that turn both businesses and products into brand names. Organizational, rhetorical and narratological factors in such processes are identified and analyzed.

Learning outcome

To develop a basic understanding of anthropological perspectives on business organizations and corporations.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars and written assignments (approx. 24 hours).The course may be offered in English if necessary.
One approved written assignment.
4-hour written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved written assignment

Required previous knowledge

None.

Subject areas

  • Social Sciences
  • Social Anthropology

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Carla Dahl-Jørgensen

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 2010-12-06 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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