The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts, subfields, and approaches of anthropology; and to develop an anthropological perspective that considers humans as biological, cultural, and social beings
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction, What is Anthrology?,Subfields of Anthropology and Anthropological Perspectives,History of Anthropology,Methods of Anthropology and Ethics of Fieldwork,Culture and Cultural Relativism ,Culture and Language,Cultural Diversity and Globalisation,Marriage, Family and Kinship ,Rituals and Anthropology of Religion,Body, Aesthetic and Art,Economic Systems and Global Markets,Ethnic Conflicts and Civilizations,Gender Stratification,Current Problems and Challenges of Anthropology.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to define define the fundamental concepts and subfields of anthropology.
1, 11, 12, 19
A
2. Will be able to distinguish the anthropological perspective from psychological and sociological approaches.
1, 10, 11, 12
A
3. Will be able to explain how anthropologists use and define the term “culture” in the context of human beliefs and behaviors.
1, 10, 15, 18
A
4. Will be able to discuss the importance of applied anthropology in understanding different cultures today.
10, 12, 14, 15
A
5. Will be able to explain the basic principles of field research and ethnography.
11, 14, 18, 19
A
6. Will be able to analyze the cultural construction of family, marriage, and kinship.
10, 12, 14, 15, 18
A
7. Will be able to discuss the different forms of arts and their relationships with the understandings of aesthetics in societies.
1, 10, 12, 15, 18
A
8. Will be able to analyze and discuss the dynamics of the gendered division of labor and the resulting stratification.
1, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18
A
Teaching Methods:
1: Mastery Learning, 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction, What is Anthrology?
Humanity, C1
2
Subfields of Anthropology and Anthropological Perspectives
Humanity, C1
3
History of Anthropology
Humanity, C5
4
Methods of Anthropology and Ethics of Fieldwork
Humanity, C6
5
Culture and Cultural Relativism
Humanity, C2
6
Culture and Language
Humanity, C3
7
Cultural Diversity and Globalisation
Humanity, C4
8
Marriage, Family and Kinship
Humanity, C9&C10
9
Rituals and Anthropology of Religion
Humanity, C14
10
Body, Aesthetic and Art
Humanity, C15
11
Economic Systems and Global Markets
Humanity, C8
12
Ethnic Conflicts and Civilizations
Humanity, C16
13
Gender Stratification
Humanity, C11
14
Current Problems and Challenges of Anthropology
Humanity, C17
Resources
Peoples, J. G., & Bailey, G. A. (2000). Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (p. 480). Belmont: Wadsworth.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
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
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
20
20
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
40
40
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
169
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(169/30)
6
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
INTRODUCTION to ANTHROPHOLOGY
PSY1213418
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. İlker ALTUNBAŞAK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Nesibe DEMİR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts, subfields, and approaches of anthropology; and to develop an anthropological perspective that considers humans as biological, cultural, and social beings
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction, What is Anthrology?,Subfields of Anthropology and Anthropological Perspectives,History of Anthropology,Methods of Anthropology and Ethics of Fieldwork,Culture and Cultural Relativism ,Culture and Language,Cultural Diversity and Globalisation,Marriage, Family and Kinship ,Rituals and Anthropology of Religion,Body, Aesthetic and Art,Economic Systems and Global Markets,Ethnic Conflicts and Civilizations,Gender Stratification,Current Problems and Challenges of Anthropology.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to define define the fundamental concepts and subfields of anthropology.
1, 11, 12, 19
A
2. Will be able to distinguish the anthropological perspective from psychological and sociological approaches.
1, 10, 11, 12
A
3. Will be able to explain how anthropologists use and define the term “culture” in the context of human beliefs and behaviors.
1, 10, 15, 18
A
4. Will be able to discuss the importance of applied anthropology in understanding different cultures today.
10, 12, 14, 15
A
5. Will be able to explain the basic principles of field research and ethnography.
11, 14, 18, 19
A
6. Will be able to analyze the cultural construction of family, marriage, and kinship.
10, 12, 14, 15, 18
A
7. Will be able to discuss the different forms of arts and their relationships with the understandings of aesthetics in societies.
1, 10, 12, 15, 18
A
8. Will be able to analyze and discuss the dynamics of the gendered division of labor and the resulting stratification.
1, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18
A
Teaching Methods:
1: Mastery Learning, 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction, What is Anthrology?
Humanity, C1
2
Subfields of Anthropology and Anthropological Perspectives
Humanity, C1
3
History of Anthropology
Humanity, C5
4
Methods of Anthropology and Ethics of Fieldwork
Humanity, C6
5
Culture and Cultural Relativism
Humanity, C2
6
Culture and Language
Humanity, C3
7
Cultural Diversity and Globalisation
Humanity, C4
8
Marriage, Family and Kinship
Humanity, C9&C10
9
Rituals and Anthropology of Religion
Humanity, C14
10
Body, Aesthetic and Art
Humanity, C15
11
Economic Systems and Global Markets
Humanity, C8
12
Ethnic Conflicts and Civilizations
Humanity, C16
13
Gender Stratification
Humanity, C11
14
Current Problems and Challenges of Anthropology
Humanity, C17
Resources
Peoples, J. G., & Bailey, G. A. (2000). Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (p. 480). Belmont: Wadsworth.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
