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Anthropology of Money (KSK_251)
About Study Course
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Andris Šuvajevs
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Anthropology
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sociology; Social Anthropology
Objective
To develop a historical and analytical perspective on the different forms, functions and meanings of money.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anthropology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
To recognise and describe the historical origins and role of money in different types of societies.
To recognise and describe the social dimension of money and its influence on the formation of political and religious structures.
Skills
To analyse and evaluate theoretical and popular discourses on money from an anthropological perspective.
Competence
To critically evaluate popular discourses on money and financial systems from an anthropological perspective.
To articulate and justify this criticism.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology, SAM | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Andris Šuvajevs |
