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| SYLLABUS |
| The Anthropology of Europe,
3 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Course within the Programme - Master of Arts in Language and Culture
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Övriga ämnen - ÖÄA
SUBJECT AREA
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COURSE CODE |
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763A30 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
The aim of the course is for the student to acquire an introductory overview of the anthropology of Europe, with a particular emphasis on Sweden. On completion of the course, the student will be able to
- identify and describe various traits of European cultures
- understand and discuss the anthropological concepts of culture. |
| CONTENTS |
- Introduction to the anthropological concept of culture
- The division of Europe according to anthropologists
- The growth of anthropology within Europe
- European Christianity
- Swedish culture. |
| TEACHING |
Lectures, seminars requiring active participation, and independent study. The course is given in the form of lectures and seminars that require the student´s active participation. Active participation means reading and digesting the literature and preparing for participation in the seminar discussion.
Language of instruction: English |
| EXAMINATION |
The individual student is examined by way a written hand-in assignment dealing with the course literature. Active participation in seminars is also part of the examination.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits, including a 15 ECTS credit degree paper or equivalent. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTS credits/60 credit points (3 semesters of full-time study) in one of the following subjects: Comparative Literature, General Linguistics, English, French, German, Spanish, or Swedish and approximately two semesters of full time study in another subject relevant to the programme is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study 15 ECTS credits.
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to "Engelska B"; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent. |
| GRADING |
| The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
in question. |
| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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The Anthropology of Europe
The Anthropology of Europe |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IKK - Department of Culture and Communication |
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| Registrar No: 1327/06-41 |
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Course Code: 763A30 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Övriga ämnen - ÖÄA |
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Education level |
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Subject Area Code |
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Field of Education |
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Advanced level |
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ÖÄA |
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HU |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2007-08-17
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