B008387 - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Italian

Italian

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: the Remit of Anthropology; Recognising differences; Culture and Society; the Debate on Culture; Relativity; Ethnography and Anthropology; Ethnographical Practices and Fieldwork; main paradigms and scholarly traditions. Biograpphy and autobiography in anthropological studies

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: theoretical concepts and methods.

Fabio Dei, Antropologia culturale, Bologna, Il Mulino 2016. Second Edition.
Selected readings.

* Barbara Miller, Antropologia Culturale, Pearson, Milano, 2014
* dispensa del corso a cura della docente (piattaforma Moodle)

The introductory nature of the course will help students acquire a basic knowledge about most significant theoretical concepts in Cultural Anthropology, as well as a general understanding of its main theories and methods.
It aims to guide students through the main theoretical areas of investigation and basic concepts applied in the discipline; through the prevalent topics and fields of interest; to methods used in reference to their historical development; and through the historical development of different disciplinary traditions and perspectives.
It is aimed at favoring in students:
the ability to apply the acquired knowledge, thanks to learning elements related to research and methodology (field research and writing); the ability to develop critical reflection.
In general the expected results are: Knowledge and understanding; applying knowledge and understanding; making judgements; communication skills; learning skills

The introductory nature of the course will help students acquire a basic knowledge about most significant theoretical concepts in Cultural Anthropology, as well as a general understanding of its methods.

A basic knowledge about main trends of modern western thinking in social sciences is expected.

Lectures with audio-visual support.

Lectures and some practice "in the fields".

Attending classes is mandatory. Individual programs are permitted only in special cases.

Students will be required to write an original research paper (of 3.000
words) on a subject, approved by the professor, studied during the course , supported by academic sources and include an extensive bibliography. A template will be given by the Professor. A hard copy of the paper must be submitted two weeks before the exam. During the exam the student should be able to defend its research paper.

Written exam with "open"questions.

The introductory nature of the course will help students acquire a basic knowledge about most significant theoretical concepts in Cultural Anthropology, as well as a general understanding of its main theories and methods.
It aims to guide students through the main theoretical areas of investigation and basic concepts applied in the discipline; through the prevalent topics and fields of interest; to methods used in reference to their historical development; and through the historical development of different disciplinary traditions and perspectives.
Add to Bibliography
U. Fabietti, F. Remotti (a cura di), Dizionario di antropologia, Bologna, Zanichelli 1997 (e ristampe successive)
Pierre Bonte, Michel Izard (a cura di), Dizionario di antropologia e etnologia, Torino, Einaudi 2006 (ed. or. 1991)
H. Russel Bernard, Research Methods in Anthropology. Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, New York, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2011

* Barbara Miller, Antropologia Culturale, Pearson, Milano, 2014 (selected chapters)
* course pack (Moodle)