(in Polish) Theory and Methods 05-TAM-11-EtnC

TK_01 Key theoretical approaches in anthropology TAM_01, TAM_03, TAM_04

TK_02 Key methods in the discipline, including ethnography TAM_02, TAM_03, TAM_04

TK_03 Designing fieldwork TAM_01:04

Module learning aims

This is an introductory course in anthropological theories and methods for CREOLE students. Its main aim is to introduce the students to the key theoretical problems addressed by anthropology; classic works of key shapers of the world anthropological traditions; and methods used during fieldwork.

Information on where to find course materials

A list of weekly readings (compulsory and optional) will be provided by the teacher.

Major

Ethnology and cultural anthropology, Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes (CREOLE

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Discussion, presentations

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Contact hours with the teacher as specified in the programme 30h Preparation for classes (weekly readings and analysis) 60h Preparation for classes (class presentation) 20h Writing a final paper (2000 words) 35h Total hours 145h Total ECTS credits for the module 5

Cycle of studies

2nd cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Students should have basic knowledge of the discipline and its main topics of interest.

Course coordinators

Małgorzata Kowalska

Learning outcomes

TAM_01 Have knowledge of the main theoretical perspectives and debates in anthropology E_W01, E_W02, E_W03, E_W04, E_U01, E_U02, E_U03, E_U06

TAM_02 Have knowledge of the ethnographic theory and method, as well as of participatory observations and other methods used within the discipline E_W02, E_W03, E_U02, E_U03, E_U04, E_U06

TAM_03 Develop ability to engage with academic literature and scholarly debates in the field E_W01, E_W02, E_W03, E_W04, E_U06, E_U07, E_K01, E_K10

TAM_04 Work on designing her own fieldwork and MA project E_U08, E_U09
E_K01, E_K03

Assessment criteria

Students will be expected to prepare to read key texts for each session and actively participate in class discussions (20% of the final mark), prepare one short seminar presentation based on one of the weekly key readings (20% of the final mark) and write an essay on one of the chosen topics (60% of the final mark).

A/5 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance
B/4+ VERY GOOD - above average with few minor mistakes and/or omissions
C/4 GOOD - generally sound work with some minor mistakes and/or omissions
D/3+ SATISFACTORY – fair, but with a number of serious mistakes and/or omissions
E/3 SUFFICIENT – fair, but with significant shortcomings
F/2 FAIL

Additional information

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