| Course title | Introduction to applied anthropology |
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| Course code | KSKA/UAA |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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- how can we "use" anthropology? Current challenges to an applied anthropology - the birth of applied anthropology and definition of areas of its interest - from application to activism - methodology of applied researches - ethics in applied researches - anthropology of development - engaged anthropology - environmental anthropology - anthropology of medicine - anthropology in/of politics and public administration and anthropological approaches towards social work - anthropology in education - anthropology in commercial sector - finishing the course, evaluation
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama) |
| Learning outcomes |
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This course will introduce students with possibilities of applied anthropology, with the use of anthropology in practical situations, in organizations of public service, non-profit and commercial sector. The absolvents of the coutse should get not only the idea about the possibilities of using cultural and social anthropology, but also broadly suggest the proposal of applied research with the knowledge of its ethical dimension.
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| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
KSKA/USA and KSKA/TEDA ----- or ----- KSKA/VAM |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Written examination, Work-related product analysis, Self project defence, Presentation
Test based on topics from lectures and seminars Seminar presentation of applied research and a presentation of own idea of applied research Activity in seminars - activities, readings, discussion of colleagues work Seminar attendance is a condition for getting a grade from the course |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Social Anthropology (2015) | Category: Social sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Social Anthropology (2013) | Category: Social sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |