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Through the comparative study of human culture and societies around the world, Social Anthropology attempts to make sense of the everyday complexities of social life. The module will help students appreciate the extent of human diversity around the world as they study for a degree in Global Humanitarian Studies. In this module students will learn to think critically about how human difference and similarity are talked about and dealt with, to challenge common assumptions about the concept of culture and its role in defining humanity. To do so, the module introduces students to the methods and theories used by social anthropologists, particularly the process of ethnographic fieldwork, the importance of understanding researchers鈥� positionality, and how it can influence theoretical approaches to and claims about the social world. Firstly, you will gain an overview of some of the key concepts and principles underpinning anthropological approaches to socio-cultural life. Secondly, you will apply these key concepts and principles to exploring specific social and cultural themes, such as kinship, economy, politics, religion, race and colonialism.听
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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