SOS505 New Approaches in Social AnthropologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: SOS505
Course Name: New Approaches in Social Anthropology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 12
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course discusses the different aspects of culture, which is the basis of the differentiation of human societies, in the light of the principles and processes of anthropology. It aims to understand basic human institutions (kinship, economy, politics and religion) from a cross-cultural perspective, by evaluating theories of culture and social structure. By emphasizing the importance of examining the past and present of human societies with an intercultural approach, the course will be a tool for students to look at different ways of life and becoming with understanding.
Course Content: 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. 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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Gain knowledge of the concepts and terms of cultural anthropology and the diversity of human societies.
2) Comprehend and question contemporary cultures and cultural processes from an anthropological point of view.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gain knowledge about the scope of cultural anthropology and its interaction with other sciences.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Gains perspective on defining and solving cultural problems.
Field Specific Competence
1) Evaluate the processes of culture formation and change.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

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) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

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 13 145
Presentations / Seminar 5 10
Quizzes 3 6
Midterms 1 60
Paper Submission 2 6
Final 1 90
Total Workload 356