Course - History of Anthropology - SANT1020
SANT1020 - History of Anthropology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
In this course, you are introduced to social anthropology through its history. You learn about key thinkers, theories and perspectives that have shaped the discipline over the past 150 years, from the founders of the social sciences - Durkheim, Weber, and Marx - to the latest theories on feminism. Social anthropologists question, on the one hand, the relationship between individual and society and, on the other, how humans make meaning to their lives and the world through norms, values, practices, and the ways in which they organize themselves. Moreover, anthropological theories and perspectives are coloured and shaped by society. In the course, you will learn how the different perspective throughout the history of the discipline examine the two main questions from the point of view of the intellectual climate and societal challenges of their own age. New times demands new perspectives, and novel perspectives are developed on the basis of a critique of previous perspectives. You will learn about this dynamic development of the discipline through perspectives such as evolutionism and diffusionism, functionalism and structural functionalism, historical materialism, structuralism, and interactionalism.
Learning outcome
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
- Have good knowledge to the distinctive and classical approaches on society and culture.
- Have good insight in central social anthropological works and how they build upon and at the same time differ from another.
- Insight into the interaction between the disciplinary theory development and societal processes.
Skills
- Have a basic understanding of the dynamics in the disciplinary development.
- Be able to have a constructive and critical view on the academic texts.
- Obtain skills in academic writing through working on the mandatory activities.
General competence
- Being able to critically assess the disciplinary perspectives, basis of knowledge and implications.
- Being able to question what we take for granted, such as our values, conduct and habits, and thus easier can relate to other ways of living.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. Some of the lectures may be given in English.
Please note that mandatory activities and lectures may start prior to the registration deadline.
Mandatory activity
Mandatory activity in this course is to hand in two literature reviews. More information regarding the mandatory activities will be available in Blackboard at the beginning of the semester. The mandatory activities will be assessed as approved or not approved. In order to be qualified for the exam the mandatory assignment(s) has to be approved.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise(s) and submission(s) of paper(s) in seminars
Further on evaluation
The examination consists of a 6 hour written exam. The exam can be written in Norwegian, English or another Scandinavian language.
Retake exam
It is possible to retake the exam. The examination is offered both semesters. The mandatory activities can only be taken in the semester the course is taught, so in order to retake the exam at a different semester, your assignments must be approved.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANT2200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2018 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Social Anthropology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Social Anthropology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2022-12-09 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"