Course: Introduction to applied anthropology

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Course title Introduction to applied anthropology
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Synková Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- 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

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
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.

Prerequisites
unspecified
KSKA/USA and KSKA/TEDA
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KSKA/VAM

Assessment methods and criteria
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
Recommended literature
  • výběr literatury k četbě je ve stagu.
  • Ervin, Alexander. Applied Anthropology: Tools and Perspectives for Contemporary Practice . Boston, 2005.
  • Higgins, Patricia J. - Paredes, Anthony J. (eds.) . Classics of Practicing Anthropology 1978-1998. Oklahoma City, OK, 2000.
  • Hirt, T. a kol. Vybrané kapitoly z aplikované sociální antropologie. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita v Plzni., 2012.
  • Kedia, Satish - Van Willigen, John . Applied anthropology: domains of application. Westport, Connecticut, London, 2005.
  • McDonald, James H. The Applied Anthropology Reader. Boston, 2002.
  • Van Willigen, John . Applied anthropology: an introduction. Westport CT, 2002.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
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