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Regional studies (ethnography): East Asia II

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:26:20
Study Course Information
Course Code:KSK_201LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Sociology; Social AnthropologyTarget Audience:Sociology; Social Anthropology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ieva Puzo
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)12Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures24
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours48
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic knowledge in anthropology.
Objective:
The course has four objectives: 1) To introduce students to the various ways in which anthropological research in East Asia fits into broader anthropological discussions; 2) To introduce students to ways of analyzing new texts in the context of classical studies; 3) Develop students' expertise in the use of ethnographic methods in the context of various researches; 4) Develop students' presentation and feedback skills.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
Classes2.00E-Studies platform
2Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
Classes2.00E-Studies platform
3Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
4Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
5Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
6Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
Classes2.00E-Studies platform
7Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
8Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
9Classes2.00E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Reading of assigned texts, class participation, final presentation, final essay. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Final essay 2000-2500 words – 50% Conference style presentation (15 min presentation, 5 min answering questions) – 30% Presenting weekly readings and participation in class – 20%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knowledge of the main topics in the anthropology of East Asia.
Skills:Analytical and communication skills.
Competencies:Analysis of anthropological texts
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Skat. studiju kursa tematisko plānu.
Additional Reading
1Tiks piedāvāta, balstoties uz studentu interesēm.