Social Anthropology (KF_079)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students to the basics of social anthropology.
Prerequisites
Basic background knowledge in social sciences.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to know:
• what is anthropology;
• what are the main research methods used in social anthropology;
• what is the range of questions asked by anthropology;
• understand the most important issues of kinship, communication, economic, political, gender, health and illness, and religious aspects of human life from the point of view of anthropology.
After successfully completing the course, students:
will be able to analyze academic literature;
will be able to write a reasoned text;
will be able to analyze social processes using anthropological knowledge.
You will be able to analyze anthropological texts; justify own opinion while giving group presentations; analyze social phenomena drawing on acquired anthropological knowledge.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, PSb | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Agita Lūse | |
| Psychology, LFPSb | 4 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Agita Lūse |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, PSb | 5 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
