Environmental Anthropology (KSK_242)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to enable students to observe, study and discuss the complex interactions between human communities intermingling with their natural environment. The current environmental crisis is generating lively debates about the role of human society in causing climate change, anthropogenic pressures and animal extinction. In this direction, environmental anthropology offers a useful tool for mapping such disputes, identifying both the different types of environmental experiences produced by human collectives and the political approaches mobilised in public debates on the state of the environment.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anthropology.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge of the most important and up-to-date theories of environmental anthropology, get acquainted with the main concepts and topics in contemporary environmental anthropology, and learn the approaches of different theoretical schools.
Students acquire and deepen skills in analysing and comparing theoretical texts, as well as in presenting their views orally and in writing, drawing on both newly acquired theoretical knowledge and empirical observation.
Ability to critically evaluate the theoretical and empirical material covered in the study course, use it to interpret and analyse other theoretical and empirical material, and apply it to practical problem solving and research.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology, SAM | 1 | Master’s | Limited choice |
