ANT302 Anthropology IIIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Logistics and TransportationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Logistics and Transportation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ANT302
Course Name: Anthropology II
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce students to classical social and cultural anthropology theories. It provides an overview of the basic concepts and themes addressed by these theories.
Course Content: The content of the course aims to introduce the basic theories of social and cultural anthropology. It provides an overview of the major concepts and themes addressed by these theories. These include sub-titles such as acculturation, adaptation, political organization, religion, totem, taboo and barter systems. At the end of the semester, students will have a comparative knowledge of the different definitions of the concept of "culture", which is the basic element of the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be aware of classical (evolutionary, functionalist, structural-functionalist) theories and leading theorists
2) Knowing the different definitions of the concept of culture
3) To have general knowledge about the fields of interest of classical anthropology.
4) Knowing themes such as acculturation, adaptation, marriage, kinship, political organization, religion, totem, taboo and barter systems.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of social cultural anthropology, some basic issues, concepts and experiences Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
2) The scope of anthropology, its relation with other sciences, anthropology theory: approaches and limitations Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
3) Field research, methods and techniques Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
4) The concept of culture, cultural processes, characteristics of culture, cultural differences, cultural adaptation, acculturation, acculturation Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
5) Gender, marriage Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
6) Kinship and family Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
7) Revision Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
8) Midterm None
9) Culture and character, language and communication, ideology and symbolic system, icons, indicators Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
10) Social organization, control, ethnicity, identity, ethnocentrism Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
11) Religion and ceremony Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
12) Modern world system, industrialization, globalization, multiculturalism, consumer culture, popular culture Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
13) Anthropology and Social Work Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
14) Revision Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
15) Final Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersin içeriği sosyal ve kültürel antropoloji temel kuramlarıyla tanıştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu kuramların ele aldığı belli başlı kavram ve temalara genel bir bakış sağlamaktadır. Bunlar arasında kültürlenme, adaptasyon, siyasi örgütlenme, din, totem, tabu ve takas sistemleri gibi alt başlıklar bulunmaktadır. Dönem sonunda, öğrenciler, disiplinin temel unsuru olan "kültür" kavramının farklı tanımları üzerinden karşılaştırmalı bilgiye sahip olacaklardır.
References: Bates, Daniel. 2009. Yirminci Yüzyılda Kültürel Antropoloji: İnsanın Doğadaki Yeri. Durkheim, Emile. 1895. Sosyolojik Metodun Kuralları. Geertz, Clifford. 1973. Kültürlerin Yorumlanması. Haviland, William vd. 2006. Kültürel Antropoloji. Mauss, Marcel. 1960. Sosyoloji ve Antropoloji. Özbudun, Sibel vd. 2012. Antropoloji: Kuramlar Kuramcılar.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
1) Explains the essential body of knowledge in the area of logistics and transportation, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Designs logistics system that will support business mission and objectives
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
6) Analyze complex and rapidly changing conditions and dynamics of national/international business world and related international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain areas.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
1) Explains the essential body of knowledge in the area of logistics and transportation, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Designs logistics system that will support business mission and objectives
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
6) Analyze complex and rapidly changing conditions and dynamics of national/international business world and related international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain areas.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 9 27
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 165