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240029 VO BM6 Introduction to the anthropology of Oceania (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course is to be conducted in presence. Due to the respective applicable distance regulations and other measures, adjustments may be made.

  • Monday 04.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 11.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 18.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 08.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 15.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 22.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 29.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 06.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 13.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 27.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 03.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 10.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 17.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Based on the presentation of the specific framework conditions, the cultural characteristics of the three large regions of Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia are examined from an ethnological/anthropological perspective. The selection of individual exemplary features is intended to provide more direct access to the cultural specifics of the societies there. Historical developments (settlement history, colonialism, christian mission) are brought into interrelation with recent problems. Presentation of the evidence of material and spiritual culture against the background of re-traditionalisation, search for identity and globalisation. Illumination of current social and political developments.
Overview and insight into the cultures of the insular Pacific region (Pacific Islands/Oceania). Interconnected and thematically overlapping interdisciplinary overall survey of a world region with its cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity. Presentation of ethnological peculiarities on the basis of selected examples.

Assessment and permitted materials

One-hour written attendance examination at the end of the course in which four questions are asked and all four must be answered.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a positive assessment, 50% of the points must be achieved. (4 questions of 4 pts each; total 16 pts; positive from 9 pts).
The evaluation is based on a point system: 16 points are awarded. 0-8 points = insufficient; 9-10 points = sufficient; 11-12 points = satisfactory; 13-14 points = good; 15-16 points = very good.

Examination topics

1.) course content;
2.) Articles and book excerpts that are explicitly referenced (and partly made available on the moodle platform).
In the course, articles and books on the topic will be discussed, recommended and some of them will be named as examination material. On the moodle platform set up for this lecture, pdf's of articles will be made available, as well as the slides of the Power-Point presentations used.

Reading list

Hermann Mückler: Einführung in die Ethnologie Ozeaniens. Wien 2009: facultas (Pflichtlektüre und Prüfungsstoff!);
sowie weitere Literatur, die mittels zweier Literaturlisten ausgegeben werden.
A bibliography will be handed out in the first third of the course that includes 1.) introductory and general works on the topic, and 2.) advanced and detailed works. Works relevant to the exam will be specifically identified.

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