Course description
Anthropology is the discipline par excellence that has dealt with questions of relations and the study of cultures through ethnography. This course offers an introduction to anthropological theory and method and highlights their relevance to a range of issues in the context of nature –culture relationship, human-non-human relations, gender and “objectivity”. The critical reflection on concepts such as culture/nature, sex (gender), exchange (reciprocity) and questions of power leads to a new perception of cultural pluralities and diversities. The course will offer students
anthropological analytical tools and concepts for exploring ethnographically the perspective of other people.
Educational objectives
The course aim is to integrate anthropological perspectives into perception and analysis of cultural artistic expressions. Additionally, the course will prepare students for a critical engagement with scientific texts and help them develop appropriate academic writing skills. The critical reflection on concepts such as human relationship with nature (ecology), sex (gender), exchange (reciprocity) and questions of power will lead to new perceptions of bottom up, grounded empirics and active listening.