ANT301 Anthropology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ANT301
Course Name: Anthropology I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
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. ESRA KÖTEN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Through graded assignments, classroom discussion, quizzes, and exams, this course will help you build:
• knowledge of human cultures;
• critical thinking skills;
• effective written and oral communication skills;
• intercultural knowledge and competence;
• individual and social responsibility

Course Content: A. Students will have knowledge about the concepts and terms of cultural anthropology and the diversity of human societies.
B. The student has knowledge about the scope of cultural anthropology and its interaction with other sciences.
C. Students comprehend and question contemporary cultures and cultural processes from an anthropological point of view.
D. Students will have knowledge about the processes of culture formation and change.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course, it is aimed that students gain a perspective on human nature shaped by the tension created by being both biological and cultural assets.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) The course aims to provide the students who are studying in the social sciences with the basic historical information on human and culture and to encourage them to discuss. For this reason, rather than providing easy answers, it will lead to problems that invite you to think, wonder and research.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning,
Learning Competence
1) Ability to define, formulate and solve cultural problems,
Field Specific Competence
1) Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams,
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Ability of applying management knowledge,

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) GİRİŞ Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
2) CULTURE Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
3) RACE Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
4) ETHNIC IDENTITY Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi. 4. BÖLÜM
5) EVOLUTION Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi. 6. BÖLÜM
6) MODERN HUMAN Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi. 9. BÖLÜM
7) ARA SINAV Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi. 3. BÖLÜM
8) NUTRITION Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi. 10. BÖLÜM
9) CULTURAL CHANGE AND ADAPTATION Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi. 11. BÖLÜM
10) CLANS AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
11) MODERN WORLD SYSTEMS Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
12) ECONOMY Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
13) MARRIAGE Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi
14) GENDER Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi 18. BÖLÜM
15) RELIGION Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi 19 BÖLÜM
16) IDENTITY AND CULTURE Antropoloji: İnsan çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış.Philppes Kottak. Ütopya Yayınevi 20. BÖLÜM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kottak, Conrad. Antropoloji: İnsan Çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış. Ankara: Ütopya Yayınları. 2009
References: Diğer Kaynaklar
: Antropoloji. Doç. Dr. Suavi Aydın, Doç. Dr. Yılmaz Selim Erdal. AnadoluÜniversitesi Yayını, 2007.
“Beginings”, A History of Antropology içinde, Thomas Hylland
Eriksen&Finn Sivert Nielsen. Pluto Pres:2001.
“Sosyo-Kültürel Antropoloji, Kültür Araştırmaları ve Türkiye KültürlerindeGöç” Emine Onaran İncirlioğlu, Kültür ve Modernite içinde (der) G.Pultar, E.İncirlioğlu, B. Akşit. Tetragon Yayınları: 2003.
“Kültür”, Anahtar Sözcükler içinde, Raymond Williams. İletişim Yayınları:2005
“Antropolojinin Kavram ve Yöntemleri”, İnsan ve Kültür içinde, B.
Malinowski. V Yayınları: 1990.
“Alan”, Antropoloji içinde, M. Auge ve J. P. Colleyn, Dost Yayınları:2005
“Giriş”, Tohum ve Toprak. Carol Delaney. İletişim Yayınları:2001
“Mitlerin Morfolojisi ve İşlevi”, Dinler Tarihine Giriş içinde, M. Eliade. Kabalcı Yayınları: 2003
“Ormanın Kralı”, Altın Dal- Büyü ve Din Üzerine Bir Çalışma içinde, J.Frazer. YKY Yayınları: 2004.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Social Activities

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 3 % 30
Final 3 % 40
Paper Submission 3 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 15 75
Presentations / Seminar 5 10
Quizzes 3 6
Preliminary Jury 1 3
Paper Submission 2 6
Final 1 3
Total Workload 142