Mediterranean Archaeology

The course introduces the major theoretical and methodological developments in the anthropology of religion and its main areas of analysis, with an emphasis on ethnography. The first module of the course introduces the history of anthropology and its methods, from colonialism to post-colonialism. The second module focuses on the theoretical framework of the anthropology of religion exploring case studies of religious heritage, materiality, historicity, as well as symbols and ritual practices, including an analysis from the stance of transnational and global processes.

Same programme for attending and non-attending students: T. H Eriksen, 2013. A History of Anthropology, London; New York: Pluto Press, 2013 (the book can be downloaded here: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/31804)

Attendance is highly recommended as students are expected to contribute actively to practical exercises and class discussions.

Oral exam. The assessment will consider: a) the ability to critically evaluate and compare the main ideas and theories from the course and the bibliography, and b) the active participation in class discussions and learning activities on Moodle.

The course sessions combine lectures, discussions, ethnographic films, dialogues with invited guests, practical exercises, and individual and group presentations. Attendance is highly recommended as students are expected to contribute actively to practical exercises and class discussions. This is a 3-credit course that should be undertaken in parallel with Colonialism, Post-Colonialism and Heritage in Near Eastern Studies (Prof. Silvia Alaura).

The course introduces the major theoretical and methodological developments in the anthropology of religion and its main areas of analysis, with an emphasis on ethnography. The first module of the course introduces the history of anthropology and its methods, from colonialism to post-colonialism. The second module focuses on the theoretical framework of the anthropology of religion exploring case studies of religious heritage, materiality, historicity, as well as symbols and ritual practices, including an analysis from the stance of transnational and global processes.

Same programme for attending and non-attending students: T. H Eriksen, 2013. A History of Anthropology, London; New York: Pluto Press, 2013 (the book can be downloaded here: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/31804)

Attendance is highly recommended as students are expected to contribute actively to practical exercises and class discussions.

Oral exam. The assessment will consider: a) the ability to critically evaluate and compare the main ideas and theories from the course and the bibliography, and b) the active participation in class discussions and learning activities on Moodle.

The course sessions combine lectures, discussions, ethnographic films, dialogues with invited guests, practical exercises, and individual and group presentations. Attendance is highly recommended as students are expected to contribute actively to practical exercises and class discussions. This is a 3-credit course that should be undertaken in parallel with Colonialism, Post-Colonialism and Heritage in Near Eastern Studies (Prof. Silvia Alaura).