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History and Theory of Anthropology- Period 2
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: 8/15/20 - 12/19/20
History and Theory of Anthropology- Period 2
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Anthropology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: S_HTA
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
DESCRIPTION
The course presents an overview of the main theoretical developments in the anthropological discipline. Students will read classical and contemporary texts and by studying these texts in the context of their respective times, students will learn about the way research intentions, theoretical assumptions and styles are historically and socially embedded. Special attention will be given to 'subtexts', counterpoints and contrasts to the anthropological canon.
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.