Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY | SHZ1139460 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 13:30-14:15 Çarşamba 14:30-15:15 Çarşamba 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Ferzan DURUL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Within the scope of this course historical development, basic terms, methodology and viewpoint of social/cultural anthropology will be studied. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the concept of “Culture”,Basic Topics in Anthropology and the Concept of “Culture”,History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology I: the period of colonialism, literature of exploration, “arm chair” anthropologists,History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology II: Social evolutionist approach, its critiques and historical partiality approach,Methodology in Social and Cultural Anthropology: Participatory observation, relationship between individuals and ethic.,The relationship between culture and ecology,Culture, modes of production and economy,Midterm exam and delivery of book report,Gender and marriage,Systems of family, kinship and genealogy,Social organization,Anthropology of religion Delivery of book report,Cultural change, globalization and anthropology,Globalization and applied anthropology. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will be able to: | ||
| 1.Evaluate the subfields of anthropology, define the roots, development, history and basic concepts of social and cultural anthropology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1.Analyze the roots, development, and history of the Socio-Cultural Anthropology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2.Interpret the concept of “culture” and be able to describe its characteristics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3.Question the culture in the context of anthropology and describe the anthropologist’s point of view to define culture. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.Formulate the methodology of Social and Cultural Anthropology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1.Assemble the ethnographic research methodology and fieldwork technique of “participant observation”. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2.Develop samples from classical ethnographies and debate to improve critical thinking skills. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.3.Debate ethical dimensions of fieldwork techniques and and participant observation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.Develop the basic topics of cultural analyses and develop a holistic view. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1.Solve the relationship between ecology, modes of production and economics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2.Categorize forms of social organization. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3.Develop the concepts of family, marriage, kinship and lineage and examines their roles and forms in various cultures. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.4.Compare belief and rituals, religious institutions and its functions in different societies and cultures. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.Interpret the concept of cultural change. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.1.Compare the alteration of social institutions, symbols and social structure. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.2.Evaluate the impacts of globalization on society, communities and culture. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.3.Compare contemporary fields of applied anthropology and examines case studies all around the world. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.It will be able to unite different cultures living in different geographies and different ecological products around the world. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2.Develops skills in reading cultures with a holistic approach. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.3.Develops skills in interpreting the reasons for different behaviors in different communities and the characteristics of different cultures. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. Analyzes ethnographic examples written on different societies. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the concept of “Culture” | Literature review |
| 2 | Basic Topics in Anthropology and the Concept of “Culture” | Literature review |
| 3 | History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology I: the period of colonialism, literature of exploration, “arm chair” anthropologists | Literature review |
| 4 | History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology II: Social evolutionist approach, its critiques and historical partiality approach | Literature review |
| 5 | Methodology in Social and Cultural Anthropology: Participatory observation, relationship between individuals and ethic. | Literature review |
| 6 | The relationship between culture and ecology | Literature review |
| 7 | Culture, modes of production and economy | Literature review |
| 8 | Midterm exam and delivery of book report | Literature review |
| 9 | Gender and marriage | Literature review |
| 10 | Systems of family, kinship and genealogy | Literature review |
| 11 | Social organization | Literature review |
| 12 | Anthropology of religion Delivery of book report | Literature review |
| 13 | Cultural change, globalization and anthropology | Literature review |
| 14 | Globalization and applied anthropology | Literature review |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes and reading file |
| •Benedict, Ruth. [1934] 2003. Kültür Kalıpları. Çev.Nilgün Şarman. İstanbul: Payel Yayınları. •Chagnon, Napoleon A. [1968] 2004. Yanomamö: Savaşa Doğanlar. Çev. Burcu Bölükbaşı. İstanbul: Epsilon Yayıncılık. •Cook, James. [1893]. 2006. “Birinci Yolculuk (1768-1769) “. Dünyanın Çevresinde Yolculuk Öyküleri. Çev. Aysen Altınel. İstanbul: İthaki Yayınları. S. 33-67. Delaney, C. Tohum ve Toprak: Türk Köy Toplumunda Cinsiyet ve Kozmoloji. Çev. Selda Somuncuoğlu- Aksu Bora. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. •Douglas, Mary. [1966]. 2007. Saflık ve Tehlike: Kirlilik ve Tabu Kavramlarının Bir Çözümlemesi. Çev. Emine Ayhan. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları. •Güvenç, Bozkurt. 1996. İnsan ve Kültür. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. •Haviland, William A. 2008. Kültürel Antropoloji. Çev. İnan Deniz Erguvan Sarıoğlu. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. •Malinowski, B. Büyü, Bilim ve Din. Payel Y. •Özbudun, Sibel ve Şafak, Balkı. 2005. Antropoloji: Kuramlar/Kuramcılar (Antropoloji Kuramlarına Bakış). Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları. •Wulf, Christoph. [2004]. 2009. Tarihsel Kültürel Antropoloji. Çev. Özgür Dünya Sarısoy. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları. s. 109-134. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | ||||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 114 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(114/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY | SHZ1139460 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 13:30-14:15 Çarşamba 14:30-15:15 Çarşamba 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Ferzan DURUL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Within the scope of this course historical development, basic terms, methodology and viewpoint of social/cultural anthropology will be studied. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the concept of “Culture”,Basic Topics in Anthropology and the Concept of “Culture”,History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology I: the period of colonialism, literature of exploration, “arm chair” anthropologists,History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology II: Social evolutionist approach, its critiques and historical partiality approach,Methodology in Social and Cultural Anthropology: Participatory observation, relationship between individuals and ethic.,The relationship between culture and ecology,Culture, modes of production and economy,Midterm exam and delivery of book report,Gender and marriage,Systems of family, kinship and genealogy,Social organization,Anthropology of religion Delivery of book report,Cultural change, globalization and anthropology,Globalization and applied anthropology. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will be able to: | ||
| 1.Evaluate the subfields of anthropology, define the roots, development, history and basic concepts of social and cultural anthropology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1.Analyze the roots, development, and history of the Socio-Cultural Anthropology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2.Interpret the concept of “culture” and be able to describe its characteristics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3.Question the culture in the context of anthropology and describe the anthropologist’s point of view to define culture. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.Formulate the methodology of Social and Cultural Anthropology. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1.Assemble the ethnographic research methodology and fieldwork technique of “participant observation”. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2.Develop samples from classical ethnographies and debate to improve critical thinking skills. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.3.Debate ethical dimensions of fieldwork techniques and and participant observation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.Develop the basic topics of cultural analyses and develop a holistic view. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1.Solve the relationship between ecology, modes of production and economics. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2.Categorize forms of social organization. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3.Develop the concepts of family, marriage, kinship and lineage and examines their roles and forms in various cultures. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.4.Compare belief and rituals, religious institutions and its functions in different societies and cultures. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.Interpret the concept of cultural change. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.1.Compare the alteration of social institutions, symbols and social structure. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.2.Evaluate the impacts of globalization on society, communities and culture. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.3.Compare contemporary fields of applied anthropology and examines case studies all around the world. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.It will be able to unite different cultures living in different geographies and different ecological products around the world. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.2.Develops skills in reading cultures with a holistic approach. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.3.Develops skills in interpreting the reasons for different behaviors in different communities and the characteristics of different cultures. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 5.1. Analyzes ethnographic examples written on different societies. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the concept of “Culture” | Literature review |
| 2 | Basic Topics in Anthropology and the Concept of “Culture” | Literature review |
| 3 | History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology I: the period of colonialism, literature of exploration, “arm chair” anthropologists | Literature review |
| 4 | History and Development of Social and Cultural Anthropology II: Social evolutionist approach, its critiques and historical partiality approach | Literature review |
| 5 | Methodology in Social and Cultural Anthropology: Participatory observation, relationship between individuals and ethic. | Literature review |
| 6 | The relationship between culture and ecology | Literature review |
| 7 | Culture, modes of production and economy | Literature review |
| 8 | Midterm exam and delivery of book report | Literature review |
| 9 | Gender and marriage | Literature review |
| 10 | Systems of family, kinship and genealogy | Literature review |
| 11 | Social organization | Literature review |
| 12 | Anthropology of religion Delivery of book report | Literature review |
| 13 | Cultural change, globalization and anthropology | Literature review |
| 14 | Globalization and applied anthropology | Literature review |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes and reading file |
| •Benedict, Ruth. [1934] 2003. Kültür Kalıpları. Çev.Nilgün Şarman. İstanbul: Payel Yayınları. •Chagnon, Napoleon A. [1968] 2004. Yanomamö: Savaşa Doğanlar. Çev. Burcu Bölükbaşı. İstanbul: Epsilon Yayıncılık. •Cook, James. [1893]. 2006. “Birinci Yolculuk (1768-1769) “. Dünyanın Çevresinde Yolculuk Öyküleri. Çev. Aysen Altınel. İstanbul: İthaki Yayınları. S. 33-67. Delaney, C. Tohum ve Toprak: Türk Köy Toplumunda Cinsiyet ve Kozmoloji. Çev. Selda Somuncuoğlu- Aksu Bora. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. •Douglas, Mary. [1966]. 2007. Saflık ve Tehlike: Kirlilik ve Tabu Kavramlarının Bir Çözümlemesi. Çev. Emine Ayhan. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları. •Güvenç, Bozkurt. 1996. İnsan ve Kültür. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. •Haviland, William A. 2008. Kültürel Antropoloji. Çev. İnan Deniz Erguvan Sarıoğlu. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. •Malinowski, B. Büyü, Bilim ve Din. Payel Y. •Özbudun, Sibel ve Şafak, Balkı. 2005. Antropoloji: Kuramlar/Kuramcılar (Antropoloji Kuramlarına Bakış). Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları. •Wulf, Christoph. [2004]. 2009. Tarihsel Kültürel Antropoloji. Çev. Özgür Dünya Sarısoy. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları. s. 109-134. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Has knowledge of theories, approaches, models, human rights, social problems, research methods and techniques and application areas related to social work discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Has basic knowledge about realizing evidence-based social work interventions for counselee with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community level. | ||||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Has knowledge of management and management processes, project design and project management. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Has knowledge of professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Has the ability to realize evidence-based social work practice at generalist level with counselee groups. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. To be able to communicate verbally and in writing, to think critically, to analyze and synthesize, to use relevant information technologies and other technologies in the context of social work practice. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Demonstrate the ability to carry out social work interventions for counselee systems at the individual, family, group and community levels and to report and record these interventions. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Recognize the positive value of difference and have the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. To be able to conduct research using contemporary management knowledge and techniques, to utilize and interpret the results of research, to fulfill managerial duties, to provide cooperation and coordination between institutions and to develop joint services. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. It acts as an expert who conducts social work intervention independently, takes responsibility for solving the problems encountered in practice individually and as a team member, and provides professional guidance and counseling to social work students and new graduates. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ- 11.Evaluates the knowledge, skills and professional foreign language acquired in the field with a critical approach and develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. The student works as an expert who shares his/her thoughts and solution proposals in the fields of social work with different people and institutions by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, organizes and implements projects and activities with the awareness of social responsibility, and also monitors and evaluates the developments in the agenda of society and the world. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Determines the duties, authorities, rights and responsibilities related to the social work profession and acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles and standards. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses conceptual frameworks and perspectives, theoretical approaches and models that guide the implementation of each intervention level of social work by adopting social justice and rights-based approach. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Adopts the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of social work as a science and profession, and the understanding of being a model for society and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |