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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI106 |
| Name | Social Antropology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. CHRISTOPHER MEDWIN EDENS
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce anthropology as the study of cultural and social arrangements of human societies.
Course Content
The course first revıews different parts of anthropology and defines key anthropological concepts, and then briefly examines the beginnings and development of human social arrangements. The course then presents examples of different kinds of societies today and in the recent past.
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands basic anthropological concepts and methods. |
| LO02 | Understands basic issues of human evolution - brain, language, culture |
| LO03 | Understands simple hunting-gathering societies - the San (southern Africa) and the Pilbara (Australia). |
| LO04 | Familiarity with complex hunting-gatheing societies - the Kwakiutl and potlatch |
| LO05 | Familiarity with the political economy in different societies - the Trobriand Islands and the kula ring |
| LO06 | Familiarity with kinship structures of segmentary lineages like the Nuer. |
| LO07 | Familiarity with ethnographic variation of kinship structures |
| LO08 | Evaluates the social and political structures of traditional archaic states such as Yemen. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is anthropology? - key concepts and different theoretical schools of anthropology | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 2 | Primates and human evolution 1 | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 3 | Primates and human evolution 2 | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 4 | Emergence of human behavior - culture | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 5 | Creation of the world today | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 6 | Hunting-gathering societies (egalitarian organization) 1 | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 7 | Hunting-gathering societies (egalitarian organization) 2 | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Simple agricultural societies (big men) | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 10 | Hunting-gathering societies (hierarchical organization) | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 11 | Pastoralist societies (hierarchical organization) | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 12 | Complex agricultural societies (hierarchical organization) | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 13 | Archaic states (hierarchical organization) 1 | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 14 | Archaic states (hierarchical organization) 2 | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 15 | Discussion and review | Assigned chapters should be read | |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | Final exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||