Regional Studies (Ethnography) I (SZF_107)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide a framework for an in-depth understanding of the region's history, social and cultural features and relations with other regions.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anthropology.
Learning outcomes
NB! This description is based on the course "Caribbean Ethnography". Over time, a course on another region may take its place.
Knowledge of the geography of the region, the main lines of research and some of the analytical frameworks used to understand the social and cultural life of the region's societies.
Will be able to critically evaluate, from an anthropological point of view, the narratives in different media (such as cinema, fiction, music, life history) and various disciplinary approaches (such as ethnography, geography, etc.) devoted to the representation of the region and study of its societies.
Competences to independently acquire new knowledge about the region. The ability to apply critical thinking in evaluating ethnographic sources and theoretical arguments. Ability to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to ethnographic research.
