ROM0B143 Development anthropology in Latin America

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 17. 9. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 24. 9. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 1. 10. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 15. 10. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 22. 10. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 29. 10. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 5. 11. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 12. 11. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 19. 11. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 26. 11. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 3. 12. 8:00–9:40 C31, Mon 10. 12. 8:00–9:40 C31
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
The course offers an introduction into issues related to the Latinamerican region, viewed from anthropological perspectives.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction into Anthropology 2. Methods 4. Issues on Identity in (Post-)Modern Society 5. Environmental Answers on Globalization 6. Sociocultural Differences 7.Human Developementand its Dimension 8. Indigennous Systems 9. Development and Medical interventions a) Traditional and Westrn Medicin from Antropological Perspectives 10. Turism and Cultural Changes a) Issues on Enviroment and Identity b) Turism and its Inflence on Cultural Changes c) Consumerism, Community Turism and Ecoturism. a) Issues on Development Anthropology in documentary films. 12. Summary
Literature
  • HUNTINGTON, S P. Střet civilizací: boj kultur a proměna světového řádu Praha Rybka
  • GIDDENS, A. – OGROCKÁ, J. Unikající svět: jak globalizace mění náš život Praha Sociologické nakladatelství 2000
  • AUGÉ, M. Antropologie současných světů Brno Atlantis 1999
  • HAUGERUD, A. – EDELMAN, M. The Anthropology of Development and Globalization. From Classical Political Economy to Contemporary Neoliberalism Malden, MA Blackwell Publishing 2005
  • BAUMAN, Z. Globalizace: Důsledky pro člověka Praha Mladá fronta 1999
Teaching methods
Lectures, Seminars, e-learning.
Assessment methods
Compulsory attendance (2 absences per semester). Regular homework Final exam a) written test b) oral exam
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://frrms.mendelu.cz/25929-kontakt
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017.
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