EGTP121 Cultural AnthropologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Psychologıcal Guidance and CounselingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychologıcal Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EGTP121
Course Name: Cultural Anthropology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: Yes
Type of course: Compulsory
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 : Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CEM ZAFER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to teach the principles and process of anthropology, and the process of the birth and change of culture which is a communication tool.
Course Content: It introduces the cultural anthropology that is evaluating the humanbeing whenever they lives or what culture they have holoustically without discrimination, its principles and processes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognize the general terminology and concepts of cultural anthropology
2) Analyze the social and cultural problems presented in the framework of cultural anthropology
3) Explain the artistic and spiritual foundations of culture
4) Evaluates social organization with concepts such as kinship, home life, grouping and stratification, economic and political aspects.
5) Analyze cultural differences through conflict avoidance sensitivity
6) Evaluates global issues and regional issues such as the Middle East from a critical perspective
7) Understand the theories of culture and social structure
8) Examines basic humanitarian institutions (kinship, economy, politics and religion) from an intercultural perspective
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 the course
2) Anthropology and cultural studies Related readings
3) Nature of Culture Related readings
4) Cultural Change Processes Related readings
5) Development of Anthropological Thought and Research Methods of Anthropology Related readings
6) Religion, Spirituality and Supernatural powers Related readings
7) Social Structure and Home Life Related readings
8) Midterm
9) Ethnicity, race and racism Related readings
10) Economy and production styles Related readings
11) Political Life, Social Order and Confusion Related readings
12) Political Life, Social Order and Confusion Related readings
13) Art and Aesthetics Related readings
14) Global Problems, Local Solutions and the Role of Anthropology Related readings
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Abadan Unat, Nermin: Bitmeyen Göç, İstanbul Bilgi Ü. Yay., 2002. - Güvenç, Bozkurt: İnsan ve Kültür, İstanbul, Remzi Kitabevi, 1991. - Havilland, William A.: Kültürel Antropoloji, Çev. H. İnaç, Seda D. Çiftçi, İstanbul, Kaknüs Yayınları
References: Abadan Unat, Nermin: Bitmeyen Göç, İstanbul Bilgi Ü. Yay., 2002.- Güvenç, Bozkurt: İnsan ve Kültür, İstanbul, Remzi Kitabevi, 1991.- Havilland, William A.: Kültürel Antropoloji, Çev. H. İnaç, Seda D. Çiftçi, İstanbul, Kaknüs Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures. 4
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development. 2
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills. 1
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches. 2
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition. 1
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Total Workload