2016 YEDİTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BOLOGNA UNDERGRADUATE ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAMME INFORMATION PACKET 1 YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES – ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAMME INFORMATION PACKET (2016) GOALS & OBJECTIVES The Anthropology program is based on the assumption that an understanding of today's societies requires comprehensive research and analysis of the many complex cultural dynamics, which underlie all societies. The aim of this program is to provide students with the theoretical foundation, research skills, and basic knowledge of different cultures that will enable them to study contemporary social and cultural problems, issues and phenomena from an in-depth and cross-cultural perspective. Anthropology offers a variety of historical and comparative approaches to the comprehension of cultural and physical forms, ranging from the study of human evolution to the development of an understanding of societies and their symbols. The undergraduate program designed to provide the broad multi-disciplinary foundations upon which the discipline rests. Anthropology often leads to careers in research and/or teaching at both universities and museums. Positions in the other social science fields are also options for graduates. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Main theories and concepts of social sciences in general and anthropology in particular, the PLO1 physical and cultural development of humanity in the historical process, a wide spectrum of cultural patterns and archaelogical knowledge are understood and absorbed. PLO2 The ability to analyze current phenomena with an anthropological perspective and to think analytically and critically are acquired. PLO3 Good communication and written/oral expression skills are developed. PLO4 Acquires professional and social ethics, as well as an elevated sense of responsibility. By studying the dynamics of a variety of cultural phenomena in detail, students become able PLO5 to perceive and interpret the general features, geographical conditions, historical processes and dynamics of change in Turkish and other world cultures. PLO6 Establishes and builds on a wide perception and understanding of local and global issues and develops personally and professionally. In accordance with Life Long Learning principles, students acquire the skill and vision to PLO7 continuously seek to utilize knowledge and information from outside their fields of expertise; to make collaborations and and syntheses with their own respective repertoire of knowledge. PLO8 Students become able to spot social issues fit for anthropological research; acquire the methods, techniques and cultural equipment necessary for field work. PLO9 Their solo and team work skills, critical social gaze and scientifically and ethically responsible investigation abilities become augmented. 2 Teaching & Learnig Methods Teaching methods and strategies are chosen with a view to increasing skills such as independent study, life-long learning, observing, peer teaching, presenting, critical thinking and the effective use of information technologies. Additionally, the teaching style should accommodate the needs of students with a range of skills. Teaching methods used in the program have been listed below*: (*) One or more of these methods may be employed depending on the nature of the course. Teaching Methods Main Learning Activities Teaching aids * Standard classroom technologies, Listening and information 1-Lecture multimedia devices, projector, processing computer, overhead projector Listening and information processing, Standard classroom technologies, 2-Interactive observing/analyzing cases, multimedia devices, projector, Lecture critical thinking, generating computer, overhead projector questions 3-Special Support / Set special skills Structural Examples 4-Role-playing / Standard classroom technologies, Set special skills Drama special equipment 5-Problem Solving Set special skills 6-Case Study Set special skills Listening and information processing, Standard classroom technologies, 7-Brainstorming observing/analyzing cases, multimedia devices, projector, critical thinking, generating computer, overhead projector questions, team work Listening and information processing, Standard classroom technologies, 8-Pairwork observing/analyzing cases, multimedia devices, projector, critical thinking, generating computer, overhead projector questions Listening and information Real or virtual setting conducive 9-Demonstration processing, to observation observing/analyzing cases Listening and information processing, Real or virtual setting conducive 10-Simulation observing/analyzing cases, IT to observation skills Research – life-long learning, Standard classroom technologies, writing, reading, IT, listening multimedia devices, projector, 11-Seminar and storing information, computer, overhead projector, management skills special equipment Research – life-long learning, Online databases, library writing, reading, IT, critical 12-Groupwork databases, e-mail, online chat, thinking, generating questions, web-based discussion forums management skills, team work Observing / analyzing cases, 13-Fieldwork research – life-long learning, writing, reading Observing / analyzing cases, 14-Laboratory IT, management skills, team Special equipment work Research – life-long learning, Online databases, library 15-Assignment writing, reading, IT databases, e-mail Research – life-long learning, analyzing cases, generating 16-Oral Exam questions, interpreting, presenting 17-Survey / Research – life-long learning, Questionnaire reading, writing 3 Standard classroom technologies, Listening and storing multimedia devices, projector, 18-Panel information, observing / computer, overhead projector, analyzing cases special equipment Standard classroom technologies, Listening and storing multimedia devices, projector, 19-Guest Speaker information, observing / computer, overhead projector, analyzing cases special equipment Observing / analyzing cases, critical thinking, generating 20-Student Club questions, team work, research Activities / Projects – life-long learning, writing, reading, management skills, set special skills 4 Y E D I T E P E UNIVERSIT Y CURRICULUM CURRICULUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENT First Semester Second Semester ANT Introduction to Cultural ANT The History of Turkish 101 6 3 0 0 3 106 7 3 0 0 3 Anthropology Anthropology ANT 103 History of Anthropology 8 3 0 0 3 ANT 155 Physical Anthropology 6 3 0 0 3 ANT 110 Seminar in Anthropology 1 1 0 0 1 ANT 231 Family, Marriage and Kinship 7 3 0 0 3 ANT 154 Archaeology and Culture 8 2 2 0 3 AFE 132 Academic English-II 4 2 2 0 3 AFE 131 Academic English-I 4 2 2 0 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 6 3 0 0 3 HUM 103 Humanities 3 2 0 0 2 30 15 30 15 Third Semester Fourth Semester ANT Rural Anthropology ANT Ethnography: Critics and 216 8 3 0 0 3 220 5 2 2 0 3 Applications ANT 227 Anthropological Theory I 6 3 0 0 3 ANT 228 Anthropological Theory II 6 3 0 0 3 ANT 373 Turkish Mythology I 5 3 0 0 3 ANT 374 Turkish Mythology II 5 3 0 0 3 RSCH 410 Scientific Research Methods 4 3 0 0 3 ANT 438 Urban Anthropology 6 3 0 0 3 TKL 201 Turkish Language I 2 2 0 0 2 ANT 451 Visual Anthropology 6 3 0 0 3 Area Elective I 5 3 0 0 3 TKL 202 Turkish Language II 2 2 0 0 2 30 17 30 17 Fifth Semester Sixth Semester ANT 118 Ethnomusicology 6 2 2 0 3 ANT 334 Ritual and Religion 8 3 0 0 3 ANT Advanced Readings in ANT Gender and Culture 329 6 3 0 0 3 383 8 3 0 0 3 Ethnography 5 ANT 341 Economic Anthropology 6 3 0 0 3 ANT 396 Ethnographic Field 8 2 4 0 4 ANT Cultural Anthropology of 375 Ethnography in Turkey 6 3 0 0 3 ANT 472 4 3 0 0 3 Turkish World II ANT Cultural Anthropology of Turkish HTR 471 4 3 0 0 3 302 History of Turkish Revolution II 2 2 0 0 2 World I HTR 301 History of Turkish Revolution I 2 2 0 0 2 30 17 30 15 Seventh Semester Eighth Semester ANT 331 Political Anthropology 7 3 0 0 3 ANT 421 Linguistic Anthropology 5 3 0 0 3 ANT 474 Regional Studies 8 3 0 0 3 ANT 456 Applied Anthropology 7 2 2 0 3 Area Elective II 5 3 0 0 3 ANT 493 Graduation Thesis 8 2 4 0 4 Free Elective I 5 3 0 0 3 Free Elective II 5 3 0 0 3 Area Elective III 5 3 0 0 3 Area Elective IV 5 3 0 0 3 30 15 30 16 Minimum Degree Requirements Credits: 127 ECTS: 240 Number of Courses: 44 6 AREA ELECTIVE COURSES CODE NAME OF COURSES T A L Y E ANT 209 Introduction to Folklor 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 223 Global Culture 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 253 Human Biological Diversity 3 0 0 3 5 Consuming Anthropology ANT 318 3 0 0 3 5 Community Awareness ANT 321 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 355 Central Asia and Shamanism 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 361 Health Anthropolgy 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 369 Psychological Anthropology 3 0 0 3 5 Islam Anthropology ANT 406 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 436 Museology 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 445 Nomads in Anthropology 3 0 0 3 5 ANT 485 International Migration 3 0 0 3 5 COURSE INFORMATION Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS History of Anthropology ANT 103 1 3 + 0 3 8 Prerequisites - Language of English Instruction Course Level Undergraduate Course Type Compulsory Course Coordinator Instructors Ass. Prof. Seyhan Kayhan Kılıç 7 Assistants Evaluate the emergence of Anthropology as a field of science and discipline Goals and evolvement process associated with anthropologic research topics. In the scope of the course, earliest interpretations and evaluations related to cultural variety from the early times to present day will be covered. It also Content touches on various anthropological approaches, important doctrines and theorists. Program Teaching Assessment Learning Outcomes Learning Methods Methods Outcomes 1) General