Cultural Anthropology
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a solid general knowledge of the basic concepts, theoretical frameworks and methodological instruments of Cultural Anthropology, and to enable them to use the anthropological thought as a critical contribution to their own future studies, researches and activities in intercultural contexts.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- knows the theoretical fundamentals of Cultural Anthropology;
- knows the main perspectives of anthropological reflection about culture, worldviews, cultural diversity;
- knows the main methodological instruments (including participant observation as immersive research practice and the comparative method) and and the basic bibliographic elements of intellectual work in the field of Cultural Anthropology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- can put forward and outline the main conceptual contributions of Cultural Anthropology;
- can articulate anthropological reflections with respect to specific contexts;
- can apply knowledge for the purpose of i
nterpreting and commenting situations, written and oral texts, videos and social media contents;
- can deal with bibliographies in the anthropological domain.
At the end of the course, the student
- knows the theoretical fundamentals of Cultural Anthropology;
- knows the main perspectives of anthropological reflection about culture, worldviews, cultural diversity;
- knows the main methodological instruments (including participant observation as immersive research practice and the comparative method) and and the basic bibliographic elements of intellectual work in the field of Cultural Anthropology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- can put forward and outline the main conceptual contributions of Cultural Anthropology;
- can articulate anthropological reflections with respect to specific contexts;
- can apply knowledge for the purpose of i
nterpreting and commenting situations, written and oral texts, videos and social media contents;
- can deal with bibliographies in the anthropological domain.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1. 6 credits program:
a) Introduction to cultural anthropology. Perspectives and research topics
Introduction to the theoretical framework, main research topics and methodologies of cultural anthropology.
b) Introduction to the Anthropology of Cultural Heritage. Tangible and intangible cultural heritage, perspectives, history, research topics, problematic issues, dynamics. The international discussion on cultural heritage and the Italian case from an anthropological perspective.
2. Additional part for the 9 credits program:
Anthropology of cultural heritage: case studies of archives and heritage of nation and migration and on the connection between social research and cultural representations
The program for attending and non-attending students for 6 credits is the same.
The course is aimed specifically at students of the BA-level course in Studies of Cultural heritage
The course allows you to acquire the credits of the area C - Anthropology - necessary for accessing teaching in Italian secondary school.
For information on exam materials and learning tools: http://lciabarriac.ariel.ctu.unimi.it (teaching materials section 2022-23)
a) Introduction to cultural anthropology. Perspectives and research topics
Introduction to the theoretical framework, main research topics and methodologies of cultural anthropology.
b) Introduction to the Anthropology of Cultural Heritage. Tangible and intangible cultural heritage, perspectives, history, research topics, problematic issues, dynamics. The international discussion on cultural heritage and the Italian case from an anthropological perspective.
2. Additional part for the 9 credits program:
Anthropology of cultural heritage: case studies of archives and heritage of nation and migration and on the connection between social research and cultural representations
The program for attending and non-attending students for 6 credits is the same.
The course is aimed specifically at students of the BA-level course in Studies of Cultural heritage
The course allows you to acquire the credits of the area C - Anthropology - necessary for accessing teaching in Italian secondary school.
For information on exam materials and learning tools: http://lciabarriac.ariel.ctu.unimi.it (teaching materials section 2022-23)
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures
Class discussions
Students presentations
Class discussions
Students presentations
Teaching Resources
1. 6 credits program:
S. Allovio, L. Ciabarri, G. Mangiameli (a cura di), Antropologia culturale. I temi fondamentali, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2018.
R. Harrison, ll patrimonio culturale. Un approccio critico, Torino-Milano, Pearson, 2020.
2. Additional part for the 9 credits program:
In this unit we will discuss case studies of national and migration heritage production and migration as well as connections between social research and cultural representation, drawing on the following 3 basic texts (students can choose between various essays contained in the different books, for a total of approximately 150 pages, or choose one of the following books; the second option is recommended for non-attending students).
1- "Antropologia" scientific Journal, issue dedicated to "Il patrimonio culturale", edited by Irene Maffi (articles freely downloadable at the following address: https://www.ledijournals.com/ojs/index.php/antropologia/issue/view/13, in in particular the case studies analyzed by the authors Herzfeld, Palumbo, Tahan, Alfieri and the reflective contributions of Poulot and Clemente);
2- A.C. Cimoli, Approdi. Musei delle migrazioni in Europa, Bologna, CLUEB, 2018;
3- G. Bacci, Confini. Viaggi nell'arte contemporanea, Postmedia books, 2022.
The program for attending and non-attending students is the same.
S. Allovio, L. Ciabarri, G. Mangiameli (a cura di), Antropologia culturale. I temi fondamentali, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2018.
R. Harrison, ll patrimonio culturale. Un approccio critico, Torino-Milano, Pearson, 2020.
2. Additional part for the 9 credits program:
In this unit we will discuss case studies of national and migration heritage production and migration as well as connections between social research and cultural representation, drawing on the following 3 basic texts (students can choose between various essays contained in the different books, for a total of approximately 150 pages, or choose one of the following books; the second option is recommended for non-attending students).
1- "Antropologia" scientific Journal, issue dedicated to "Il patrimonio culturale", edited by Irene Maffi (articles freely downloadable at the following address: https://www.ledijournals.com/ojs/index.php/antropologia/issue/view/13, in in particular the case studies analyzed by the authors Herzfeld, Palumbo, Tahan, Alfieri and the reflective contributions of Poulot and Clemente);
2- A.C. Cimoli, Approdi. Musei delle migrazioni in Europa, Bologna, CLUEB, 2018;
3- G. Bacci, Confini. Viaggi nell'arte contemporanea, Postmedia books, 2022.
The program for attending and non-attending students is the same.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the textbooks focusing on: theoretical frames, methodology, research topics and case-studies of the discipline.
Evaluation criteria: Knowledge of the theoretical frames, methodology, research topics case-studies, communication and linguistic competence.
Evaluation criteria: Knowledge of the theoretical frames, methodology, research topics case-studies, communication and linguistic competence.
Unita' didattica A
M-DEA/01 - DEMOLOGY, ETHNOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-DEA/01 - DEMOLOGY, ETHNOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-DEA/01 - DEMOLOGY, ETHNOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Office hours: online (via Teams or Skype)or in presence meeting: FRIDAY, h. 09,30-12,30; for online meeting students are invited to send a Teams message to the teacher from 9,30 to 11,00; the teacher will answer indicating the time of the call
THE OFFICE HOURS ON 22 NOV WILL NOT TAKE PLACE - In presence meeting: via Festa del Perdono 7, dip. di filosofia, cortile ghiacciaia, I piano