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WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA
Addressing gender disparity and fostering equity in University Education
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE MARCH TO JUNE 2024
Introduction to Social Anthropology
Code: KDSW122
Lecturer: Ms S.N Chikukwa
Cell: +263718030484/0782470403
Email: sharonyasha18@gmail.com
CALLS STRICTLY BETWEEN 8am to 4pm
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the basic definitional issues in anthropology.
11. Introduce the theoretical framework in which anthropological analysis work linking it to social work practice.
111. Marrying ethnology to the discipline of social work in order to provide practical relevance for the course.
Teaching Methods
The course will take on a hybrid mode of learning with lectures facilitated both online (through the MyHope learning platform) and in person. The course convener may assign students to make group presentations on study areas in the course content.
Assessment Methods.
Two essays during the course of the semester will be written which would both constitute 30% of the final mark. The examination to be written at the end of the semester constitutes 70%.
Course Content
1. Introduction
1. Defining Anthropology
11. The birth of Anthropology
111. Role of Anthropology in modern society
1V. The subject matter of anthropology
V. Sub -disciplines in Anthropology
2. Theoretical Frameworks
1. Evolutionary perspectives
11. Functionalism
111. Structural functionalism
1V. Conflict theory
3. Methodology and fieldwork Methods in Anthropology
1. Ethnography: stages and ethical considerations, linkage to social work values
11. Ethnology.
111. Participant observation
4. Culture and Society
1. Defining culture and society
11. Tradition and Culture
11. Norms and values
111. Characteristics of culture.
1V. How Culture affects Social Work Practice
5. Marriage and Kinship
1. Kinship and blood relations
11. Descent
111. Marriage rules and payments
1V.Case studies: The Shona, the Hausa and the Fulani
Assignment 1 Question DAY CLASS: GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Giving a case study, describe how you would use the sub - disciplines of anthropology in social work practice
DUE DATE: Day class: 18 March 2024
Assignment 2 Question DAY CLASS: INCLASS TEST 13 March 2024 @half past 9
WEEKEND CLASS
Assignment 1 Question
Discuss the stages and ethical considerations you would engage in solving any case study of your choice, linking to social work values.
27 March 2024
Assignment 2 Question INCLASS TEST 24 March 2024
Essential Reading List
Bourdillion M.A 1975: The Shona Peoples: Gweru: Mambo Press
Cheater A.P Social Anthropology: An Alternative Introduction. Gweru: Mambo Press
OnwueJeougwu M.A 1975. The Social Anthropology of Africa: an alternative Introduction. Ibadan: Heinemann.
Students encouraged to make use of other resources available in the Library
Addressing gender disparity and fostering equity in University Education
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE MARCH TO JUNE 2024
Introduction to Social Anthropology
Code: KDSW122
Lecturer: Ms S.N Chikukwa
Cell: +263718030484/0782470403
Email: sharonyasha18@gmail.com
CALLS STRICTLY BETWEEN 8am to 4pm
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the basic definitional issues in anthropology.
11. Introduce the theoretical framework in which anthropological analysis work linking it to social work practice.
111. Marrying ethnology to the discipline of social work in order to provide practical relevance for the course.
Teaching Methods
The course will take on a hybrid mode of learning with lectures facilitated both online (through the MyHope learning platform) and in person. The course convener may assign students to make group presentations on study areas in the course content.
Assessment Methods.
Two essays during the course of the semester will be written which would both constitute 30% of the final mark. The examination to be written at the end of the semester constitutes 70%.
Course Content
1. Introduction
1. Defining Anthropology
11. The birth of Anthropology
111. Role of Anthropology in modern society
1V. The subject matter of anthropology
V. Sub -disciplines in Anthropology
2. Theoretical Frameworks
1. Evolutionary perspectives
11. Functionalism
111. Structural functionalism
1V. Conflict theory
3. Methodology and fieldwork Methods in Anthropology
1. Ethnography: stages and ethical considerations, linkage to social work values
11. Ethnology.
111. Participant observation
4. Culture and Society
1. Defining culture and society
11. Tradition and Culture
11. Norms and values
111. Characteristics of culture.
1V. How Culture affects Social Work Practice
5. Marriage and Kinship
1. Kinship and blood relations
11. Descent
111. Marriage rules and payments
1V.Case studies: The Shona, the Hausa and the Fulani
Assignment 1 Question DAY CLASS: GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Giving a case study, describe how you would use the sub - disciplines of anthropology in social work practice
DUE DATE: Day class: 18 March 2024
Assignment 2 Question DAY CLASS: INCLASS TEST 13 March 2024 @half past 9
WEEKEND CLASS
Assignment 1 Question
Discuss the stages and ethical considerations you would engage in solving any case study of your choice, linking to social work values.
27 March 2024
Assignment 2 Question INCLASS TEST 24 March 2024
Essential Reading List
Bourdillion M.A 1975: The Shona Peoples: Gweru: Mambo Press
Cheater A.P Social Anthropology: An Alternative Introduction. Gweru: Mambo Press
OnwueJeougwu M.A 1975. The Social Anthropology of Africa: an alternative Introduction. Ibadan: Heinemann.
Students encouraged to make use of other resources available in the Library
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