Political and Economic Anthropology (KSK_011)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to create a transparent and stimulating framework for students, in collaboration with the lecturer, to gain insight into the main topics and theories of political and economic anthropology and to develop an understanding of the major problems addressed by this sub-discipline of anthropology, with particular focus on the relationship between production principles and political decision-making and conflict resolution in different societies, using concepts from the analysis of other societies, contemporary European, Latvian and global processes. After completing the course, students must be able to navigate the main concepts of economic and political anthropology, understand the nature of existing debates and gain a general understanding of the main theoretical directions, as well as be able to apply the acquired knowledge, interpreting human behaviour in society.
Prerequisites
General introduction to anthropology, economics, political science.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students must:
- be familiar with the key concepts of economic and political anthropology,
- understand the nature of the academic debate in question,
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main theoretical directions.
One must be able to apply the knowledge acquired to interpreting human behaviour in society.
*One must be able to analyse and review the work of colleagues
*One must know how to write an argumentative essay
*One must know how to use references correctly
(*note, these are the horizontal skills that are the focus of the independent work in this course)
To critically evaluate the theoretical and empirical material covered in this 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 | 2 | Master’s | Required | Klāvs Sedlenieks |
