SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Written examination.
Two (2) open questions, forty (40) minutes of total time.
The evaluation will consider the following elements: knowledge of the syllabus, correctness of language, clarity of exposition.
The course aims to provide basic knowledge concerning main theories, methodological guidelines and a representative overview of research themes in contemporary social anthropology.
The course also aims to provide
- a basic preparation to be able to deal with courses in the same scientific-disciplinary sector in the context of master degree courses;
- tools for understanding social and cultural processes of the contemporary world in relation to the educational purposes of the three-year degree courses.
The course will cover the following topics:
- anthropology and the study of culture;
- anthropological research;
- economic systems;
- reproduction and human development;
- sickness, illness and healing;
- kinship and domestic life;
- social groups and social stratification;
- political and legal systems;
- communication;
- religion;
- expressive culture;
- people on the move;
- culture and development.
Barbara Miller, Antropologia culturale, seconda edizione, Pearson Italia, Milano (pages 2-302).
During the lessons, Power Point presentations and audiovisual aids will be widely used.
The course will take place with face-to-face teaching (and blended learning); in case of health emergency, the course will take place according to synchronous distance teaching.
Lessons in Italian