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SANT3020

Theoretical Perspectives

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Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

This course provides you with a broad understanding of recent theoretical approaches in Social Anthropology. It gives insight into how theoretical concepts and perspectives are produced and operate in the discipline, and how these develop in relation to broader social and intellectual contexts. In this regard, the course considers central concepts and debates in both classical and contemporary anthropological theory. The course moreover challenges you to think through the connections between basic anthropological theory and your own project, and it is expected that you begin the work of selecting literature that regards the empirical phenomenon you plan to study and that employs different disciplinary perspectives, theories, and concepts.

Learning outcome

You have advanced knowledge of analytical concepts, models and forms of analysis within the field. You can choose and assess theoretical perspectives critically, analytical models and concepts related to studies of specific empirical phenomena.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. Lectures will normally be given in Norwegian and English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in monograph session

Further on evaluation

The compulsory assignment is participation in monographic session.

The exam consists of a written term paper. More information will be given in Blackboard in the beginning of the semester. The exam can be written in Norwegian, English or another Scandinavian language.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Social Anthropology (MSANT)

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in social anthropology or the equivalent

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SANT3000 15 sp Autumn 2018
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Subject areas

  • Social Sciences
  • Social Anthropology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geography and Social Anthropology

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2024-11-04
Submission 2024-11-18 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-04-28
Submission 2025-05-13 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

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