KUMP1005 Introduction to Theory (5 cr)

Completion methods

Taught course. Independent work on written assignments is possible in special cases.

Content

The course deals with the history of ethnology and anthropology, including changes in research methods and subjects.

Assessment criteria

80% participation in teaching and written assignments. Independent work on written assignments or book exam.

After completing the course, the student will:

• be familiar with the key research and theoretical traditions influencing the history and present of ethnology, anthropology, cultural policy and related disciplines
• be able to place classics and research directions in the context of the development of the discipline and
• be able to understand the current research within the theory tradition of the discipline.

The course coordinator will refer students to learning material. The compulsory book for the book exam is:

Eriksen, Thomas Hylland 2013: Toista maata? Johdatus antropologiaan

and another book selected from the list below:

Kauppinen, Ilkka, Pyykkönen, Miikka & Moisio, Olli-Pekka 2019: 1900-luvun saksalainen yhteiskuntateoria.

Pyykkönen, Miikka & Kauppinen, Ilkka 2015: 1900-luvun ranskalainen yhteiskuntateoria.