SAN301 Social Anthropology - tutorials

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/1/1. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Irena Kašparová, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Eva Šlesingerová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jaroslava Hasmanová Marhánková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Sekeráková Búriková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Souralová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jakub Grygar, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Jakub Grygar, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SAN301/1: Wed 10:00–11:40 M117
SAN301/2: Wed 18:00–19:30 U53
SAN301/3: Thu 12:00–13:30 U43
Prerequisites
NOW( SAN101 Soc. Anthropology-lectures )
Ability to read anthropological literature in English (weekly about 20 pages: e.g. one paper or chapter)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The seminar introduces main topics and approaches in the discipline of social anthropology. Seminar consists of discussions and expects active involvment of students. Students are expected to read compulsory text and one of suggested readings before each class. Main ojectives of the course are as follows: - to understand basic themes and approaches in social anthropology - to learn anthropological approach to social relations - to learn skills of critical reading and text analysis
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction 2. Antropology, culture and otherness 3. Antropology, history of theoretical thinking in the discipline 4. Kinship 5. Marriage 6. Religion 7. Religion - rituals 8. Economy 9. Economy - exchange 10. Politics and power 11. Politics, power and state 12. Conclusion
Literature
  • ERIKSEN, Thomas Hylland. Small places, large issues :an introduction to social cultural anthropology. 2nd ed. London: Pluto Press, 2001, x, 342 s. ISBN 0-7453-1772-3. info
  • KANOVSKÝ, Martin. Kultúrna a sociálna antropológia : osobnosti a teórie. Vyd. 1. Bratislava: Chronos, 2004, 249 s. ISBN 8089027105. info
  • KOTTAK, Conrad Phillip. Anthropology : the exploration of human diversity. 8th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2000, xxxi, 694. ISBN 0072298529. info
Assessment methods
- written assignments (e.g. review, a short essay) submitted two days before each class to IS. 30% of evaluation - activity in discussions. 20% of evaluation - essay. 50% of evaluation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
General note: V tomto předmětu je povinná docházka s maximální tolerovanou absencí 25%.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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