Descriptif
Objectives: Students explore different ways of viewing cultural organization and institutions in order to optimize international relations, humanitarianism and global strategies during their studies and in the future. Subjects analyzed include linguistics, political systems, current events related to economy, and scientific studies related to populations. By the end of the course, students will have read one book and various articles.
Cours enseigné en anglais
effectifs minimal / maximal:
/35Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade européenPour les étudiants du diplôme Diplôme d'ingénieur
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Devoir maison à déposer sur une plateforme de partage
L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 10- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
- Crédit d'UE partagées acquis : 1.5
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Programmes des Auditeurs Libres des établissements français partenaires
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Devoir maison à déposer sur une plateforme de partage
L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 10- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Echange international non diplomant
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Devoir maison à déposer sur une plateforme de partage
L'UE est acquise si Note finale >= 10- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Programme détaillé
Required reading: Meyer, Erin. The Culture Map. New York, NY: PublicAffairs, 2015.
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Module/Content |
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1 |
Introduction, history and how-to-read guide Familiarizing students with the basic ideas of how people and cultures are studied and analyzed.
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Structural Functionalism vs Cultural Materialism Some populations forbid the consumption of pork. Why? Two anthropologists debate the answer. Discussion on chapters 1 and 2 of book.
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Must have read both articles (Harris and Douglas) and chapters 1 and 2 of book |
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Space How close can people get to those they know and those they do not? Two anthropologists discuss spatial rules among cultures. Discussion on chapters 3 and 4 of book. |
Must have read both articles (Hall and Montagu) and chapters 3 and 4 of book |
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Identity How are identities assigned and by whom? The assigned articles examine trends related to music. Discussion on chapters 5 and 6 of book.
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Must have read both articles (Stokes and Mauch) and chapters 5 and 6 of book |
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5 |
Hierarchy In a humanitarian crisis, who receives aid? Exploring the downfalls and criticism of charity work. Discussion on chapters 7 and 8 of book.
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Must have read both articles (Pandolfi and Weiss) and chapters 7 and 8 of book |
