The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge on basic concepts of anthropology and the application of anthropological approaches and techniques in addressing societal challenges.
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Lecture 24 hours
Seminars/Tutorials 12 hours
Practical 6 hours
Assignment 6 hours
Independent Research 12 hours
Pre-requisite: None
The origin, rationale, and development of anthropology; types of anthropology: physical cultural, and social anthropology; basic concepts in social anthropology with emphasis on culture; Methodology in anthropology; indigenous knowledge systems, institutions and communication systems, challenges and the future of anthropology; social anthropology and development in the Tanzanian context.
Practical:
Case studies will be used to develop practical skills. These will be complimented, where necessary and where financial resources allow, with field trips to relevant sites. Alternatively, candidates will be involved in analysing selected case studies of selected problems/issues and demonstrate level of articulation and proficiency through their participation in seminar presentations.
Teaching will involve lectures, practical, group assignments and seminar presentations, individual assignments to capture self- reading. Use of case studies in teaching for some practical aspects will be employed.
The assessments will be through continuous assessments were written timed tests (theory and practical), quizzes, seminar presentation, practical reports, and submission of individual/group assignment papers will be used. The assessment will also include final University written examination.
Eriksen, T.H. (2004). What is Anthropology? Ann Arbor: London
Haviland, W.A (1996). Cultural Anthropology. Harcourt Brace College Publishers. New York
Barnard, Alan (2000) History and Theory in Anthropology. Cambridge.
Hendry, Joy (1999) An Introduction to Social Anthropology: other People’s Worlds . Macmillan.
Keesing, Roger (1984) Cultural Anthropology: a Contemporary Perspective. Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Lienhardt, Godfrey (1964) Social Anthropology. Oxford.