Course: Cultural Anthropology 2

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Course title Cultural Anthropology 2
Course code PCH/DKA2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmahaj Jan, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kupka Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hájková Kristýna, Mgr.
Course content
Introduction, scope and scope of anthropology Gender Ethnicity Migration and migration theory Intersectional theory Anthropology of religion and ritual Economic anthropology Political anthropology Anthropology and language Anthropological research Contemporary anthropology in practice

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 13 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the basic concepts, topics and methodological basis, which deals with the field of cultural anthropology. This goal will be achieved both in the form of lectures and through reading professional literature in seminars. During the seminars, students will read and evaluate professional literature on the mentioned topics, thus deepening their knowledge of the issue and will cultivate their critical thinking.
Orientation in individual anthropological concepts, anthropological subdisciplines and methodology.
Prerequisites
Completion of the subject Cultural Anthropology 1

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Attendance: 0 absences + preparation of assigned texts and active discussion. Oral form of the exam.
Recommended literature
  • Creswell, J. W. (2007). Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design. Choosing Among Five Approaches.. London: Sage Publications Ldt.
  • Eriksen, T. H. (2008). Sociální a kulturní antropologie. Příbuzenství, národní příslušnost, rituál.. Praha: Portál.
  • Haukanes, H. (2004). Velká dramata ? obyčejné životy.. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství.
  • Murphy, R. F. (2010). Úvod do kulturní a sociální antropologie.. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství.
  • Prokop, D. (2020). Slepé skvrny.. Brno: Host.
  • Soukup, V. (2004). Přehled antropologických teorií kultury.. Praha: Portál.
  • Stöckelová T., Abu Ghosh, Y. (eds). (2013). Etnografie. Improvizace v teorii a terénní praxi.. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství.
  • Švaříček, R., Šeďová, K. (2014). Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách.. Praha: Portál.


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