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Introduction to Anthropology in a Decolonizing World (B-KUL-S0J98A)

6 ECTSEnglish39 First term
Fadil Nadia (coordinator) |  De Boeck Filip |  Fadil Nadia |  N.
POC Antropologie

Aims

This course aims to provide an introduction to a number of central anthropological basic concepts and frameworks. The following objectives are pursued:

  • Knowledge and insight into the most important anthropological theoretical schools and basic concepts;
  • Being able to relate and apply those basic anthropological insights;
  • Insight into and affinity with standard anthropological methods (participant observation);
  • Developing an anthropological "view" of the world.

At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to independently apply the anthropological concepts and themes from the course to social situations presented to them.

These aims will be communicated to the students at the start of the course.

Previous knowledge

No previous knowledge is required.

 

Order of Enrolment


This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
S0K23A : Etnografisch ontwerp: het plannen en ontwerpen van een veldwerkproject
S0K34A : Ethnographic Design: Planning and Modelling a Fieldwork Project

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. Introduction to Anthropology in a Decolonizing World (B-KUL-S0J98a)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture39 First term
De Boeck Filip |  Fadil Nadia |  N.
POC Antropologie

Content

• Part I: Introduction to the history of the discipline in a decolonizing world. During this first part, the most important theoretical schools within anthropology, as well as the related concepts, are explored and explained. We will start with the history of the discipline, and then move on to the evolutionists, functionalists, interpretive tradition (French school) and the cultural tradition (American school). We also consider a number of contemporary anthropological debates on representation and the post-colonial critique.

• Part II: Here we consider in more detail how the debate on decolonization has impacted anthropological theory and methods. We also discuss the different methods that are used, and more specifically consider the method of participant observation and the debates around it. 

• Part III: In the last part, we consider the application of this anthropological framework in a number of contemporary debates around decolonization and multiculturalism, also through guest lectures, documentaries etc.

Format: more information

Traditional lecture

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Evaluation

Evaluation: Introduction to Anthropology in a Decolonizing World (B-KUL-S2J98a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation


Evaluation characteristics

Written, closed book exam with a combination of short answers and essay questions  (3 hours).

Determination of the final result

The course is evaluated by the teacher, as announced via Toledo and the examination regulations. 

The evaluation is graded by the lecturer(s), as communicated via Toledo and the exam schedule. The result is calculated and expressed with a whole number to 20.

Second examination opportunity

The evaluation characteristics of retake exam are identical to the ones of the first examination opportunity as described above.

   

Information about retaking exams

Second examination opportunity

The evaluation characteristics of retake exam are identical to the ones of the first examination opportunity.