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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Agita Lūse
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Anthropology
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Social Anthropology; Sociology and social work

Objective

To give students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the most significant discussions that have emerged on the anthropological agenda since the second half of the 20th century, examining issues at a theoretical level, including in dialogue with the social and philosophical theories of the time.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge of anthropological theories up to the mid-20th century is required. Knowledge of cultural history and/or sociology is desirable.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students are familiar with the main theoretical trends in social and cultural anthropology from the mid-20th century to the present day and are able to compare their characteristic viewpoints and concepts.

Skills

1.Analyzes anthropological texts written since the mid-20th century and recognizes various theoretical approaches in them.

Competence

1.Students interpret social relationships, practices, and processes observed in various contexts of modern life through the prism of the theoretical approaches discussed in this course.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social Anthropology2Master'sRequired