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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI106 |
| Name | Social Antropology |
| Term | 2018-2019 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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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands basic anthropological concepts and methods. |
| LO02 | Familiarity with primates and the biological foundations of human behavior |
| LO03 | Understands human evolution, the human brain, human language, culture |
| LO04 | Understands simple hunting-gathering societies - the San (southern Africa) and the Pilbara (Australia) |
| LO05 | Familiarity with complex hunting-gatheing societies - the Kwakiutl and potlatch |
| LO06 | Familiarity with the political economy in different societies - the Trobriand Islands and the kula ring |
| LO07 | Familiarity with kinship structures of segmentary lineages like the Nuer |
| LO08 | Familiarity with kinship structures - matrilneal societies, polyandrous societies |
| LO09 | Familiarity with social and polithic structures of traditional archaic states like Yemen |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 1 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 4 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 3 |
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 | Exam preparation | |
| 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 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation |
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 | ||