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SANT3020

Theoretical Perspectives

New from the academic year 2018/2019

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2018
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

Which social anthropological perspectives and concepts are relevant for your thesis? In this course, you are expected to reflect on the relationship between anthropological theories and your own project. You are challenged in terms of identifying relevant literature related to the empirical phenomenon you decide to focus on, but from different disciplinary, theoretical and conceptual perspectives.

Learning outcome

You have advanced knowledge of analytical concepts, models and forms of analysis within the field. You can choose and assess theoretical perspectives critically, analytical models and concepts related to studies of specific empirical phenomena.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.
Some of the lectures may be given in English.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in social anthropology or the equivalent

Course materials

See reading list available at the beginning of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SANT3000 15 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

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2018-12-20 Time 09:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for skriftlig eksamen

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL311 lyseblå sone

Ordinary examination - Spring 2019

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2019-06-06 Time 09:00 Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.