ROM1B143 Development anthropology in Latin America

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/2. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Malá, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 16:00–17:40 VP
Prerequisites
Note: This is an online synchronous course. The online lessons are scheduled for Thursdays, 4.00 pm.
Course Enrolment Limitations
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Course objectives
The course offers an introduction into issues related to Latin American countries, viewed from anthropological perspectives. The main objective is to introduce various topics focused on intercultural differences and contexts both in the majority society and in the traditional societies of the diverse ethnic minorities.
Learning outcomes
Students will get an overview of the most important areas of Latin America and its main current issues in terms of developmental anthropology. In addition, students will be able to understand the situation in different Latin American countries in a broader historical, social and cultural context.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction into Antropology 2. Geographical and social framework. 3. Historic and cultural context. 4. Issues on Identity in (Post-)Modern Society 5. Environmental Answers on Globalization 6. Sociocultural Differences 7. Human Developement and its Dimension 8. Indigenous Systems 9. Traditional and Western social systems from antropological perspectives 10. Turism and Cultural Changes
Literature
  • Kottak, Conrad. Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 2nd Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999.
  • HAUGERUD, A. – EDELMAN, M. The Anthropology of Development and Globalization. From Classical Political Economy to Contemporary Neoliberalism Malden, MA Blackwell Publishing 2005
Teaching methods
Online lectures, seminars: 50% in synchronous format. E-learning.
Assessment methods
Compulsory attendance (max. 1 absence per semester). Regular homework is requiered. Students should meet assignment submission deadlines. Student Project. Written exam: 70% success rate.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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