General Information
| Course Code | S_HTA |
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| Credits | 6 EC |
| Period | P2 |
| Course Level | 200 |
| Language of Tuition | Dutch / English |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Course Coordinator | dr. P.G.A. Versteeg |
| Examiner | dr. P.G.A. Versteeg |
| Teaching Staff |
dr. P.G.A. Versteeg W.B. de Jong MSc M.A.J. Carbo MSc |
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Practical Information
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| Teaching Methods | Study Group, Lecture |
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Target audiences
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Course Objective
‘History and Theory of Anthropology’ is the second course in theAnthropological Basics cluster. Our aim is to look at theory formation
as part of a continuous and historically situated debate on questions
about the 'other', difference, identity, power, and representation.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding. The student has acquired knowledge and
understanding of:
(1) the history of the most important theoretical strands in the
anthropological discipline;
(2) key theories, concepts, and debates in anthropology.
Application. The student has acquired the competencies to:
(3) critically assess and compare various theories, and apply them to
societal issues.
Critical attitude. The student is able to demonstrate:
(4) a critical attitude towards common assumptions within societies,
e.g. ethnocentric perspectives;
(5) the willingness to test assumptions and theories;
(6) the capacity to reflect on opportunities and obstacles regarding
anthropological theories and ethnographic research.
Course Content
The course presents a (historical) overview ofthe main theoretical developments in the anthropological
discipline. Students will read classical and contemporary texts.
By studying these texts in the context of their respective times,
students will learn about the way research intentions, theoretical
assumptions and styles are historically and socially embedded. Special
attention will be given to counterpoints and contrasts to the
anthropological canon.
Additional Information Teaching Methods
Lectures and tutorial classes.Method of Assessment
Assignments and a written exam.Literature
Selected articles (TBA).Additional Information Target Audience
1st-year bachelor's students in Cultural Anthropology and DevelopmentSociology, pre-master students Social and Cultural Anthropology and
students of the minor Anthropology