Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Applied Anthropology
Course Code
KSK_214
Branch of Science
Social Anthropology; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Anthropology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Klāvs Sedlenieks
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Create an understanding of business anthropology as a sub-discipline of social anthropology and the application of anthropological methods and theories in the business and organizational environment. Acquire basic skills and a stimulating framework for the anthropological analysis of specific business issues or organizational operational processes. Develop a general perception and knowledge of the most significant contemporary applied anthropology problems, theoretical guidelines, and methodological approaches.
Preliminary Knowledge
Vispārējs ievads sociālajā antropoloģijā, Ievads ekonomikas antropoloģijā, Ievads sociālās antropoloģijas metodēs.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On significant theoretical issues in applied anthropology and the application of anthropology in business and organizational environments. On important literature and current contemporary research in business anthropology. On methodology in applied anthropology. On the potential of anthropology in interdisciplinary applied research.
Skills
1.Enhanced skill in analyzing literature based on anthropology science and research. Improved ability to analyze current needs in the business and organizational environment. Improved skill in recognizing the potential and synergies of anthropology when working in interdisciplinary environments.
Competences
1.Analyze and understand client needs. Analyze and understand the potential of anthropology in solving business and organizational problems. Create a potential applied research project and present it to a potential client or partner.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Participation in classes.
Group work, developing and presenting a research project on applied anthropology topics.
Written exam.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Interactive Learning of Literature and Development of Project Sketches on Applied Anthropology Topics.
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Examination |
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Practical Aspects of Applied Anthropology Application.
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Examination |
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Participation in seminars 30%.
Research project development and presentation 35%.
Written exam 35%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Theoretical and Methodological Insights in Applied Anthropology and Issues of Their Practical Application.
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Theoretical and Methodological Insights in Applied Anthropology and Issues of Their Practical Application.
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Theoretical and Methodological Insights in Applied Anthropology and Issues of Their Practical Application.
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Theoretical and Methodological Insights in Applied Anthropology and Issues of Their Practical Application.
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Practical Aspects of Applied Anthropology Application.
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Practical Aspects of Applied Anthropology Application.
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Auditorium
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Interactive Learning of Literature and Development of Project Sketches on Applied Anthropology Topics.
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Auditorium
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Interactive Learning of Literature and Development of Project Sketches on Applied Anthropology Topics.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interactive Learning of Literature and Development of Project Sketches on Applied Anthropology Topics.
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Interactive Learning of Literature and Development of Project Sketches on Applied Anthropology Topics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Literatūra pieejama tikai angļu valodā, tāpēc paredzēta gan latviešu, gan angļu plūsmas studentiem
2.
Cefkin, Melissa (ed). 2010. Ethnogrpahy and the Corporate Encounter. Reflections on Research in and of Corporations. Berghahn books.
3.
Lander, Sam. 2014. Practical Ethnography. A Guide to Doing Etnography in the Private Sector. Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast Press.
4.
Tett, Gillian. 2021. Anthro Vision. How Anthropology Can Explain Business and Life. Penguin Random House. UK.
5.
Krause-Jensne, Jakob. 2013. Flexible Firm. The Design of Culture at Bang & Olufsen. Berghahn books.