240520 VO Political symbolism in objects of material culture, illustrated by selected iconic examples (P4) (2021W)
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Details
Language: English
Examination dates
Monday
31.01.2022
15:00 - 16:30
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Wednesday
30.03.2022
11:00 - 12:00
Digital
Wednesday
11.05.2022
11:00 - 12:00
Digital
Wednesday
08.06.2022
11:00 - 12:00
Digital
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
ATTENTION: Due to the current deteriorating Covid situation, the course will be conducted as an online-only event from the beginning.
If the situation allows, there will be a change to a face-to-face event in the course of the semester.
Monday
04.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
11.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
18.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
25.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
08.11.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
15.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Digital
Monday
22.11.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
29.11.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
06.12.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
13.12.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
10.01.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
17.01.
15:00 - 16:30
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Monday
24.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Digital
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Political symbolism in objects of material culture, illustrated by selected iconic examples. Ethnographic objects, not only in museums, can be carriers of multi-layered messages and have several levels of content that specifically address different interest groups. Using examples, discourses of power and domination are scrutinised, as are the symbolism, the intentions of the producers and the reactions of consumers, both contemporary and recent.
Assessment and permitted materials
At the end of the lecture there is the possibility of a one-hour written (online) examination (4 dates to this), in which four questions are asked, all of which must be answered and are assessed equally. the first examination date takes place in the last hour unit of the semester.
Permitted aids: will be specified in the course.
Permitted aids: will be specified in the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
1.) Positive assessment of the one-hour written examination (at least half of the 16 points must be achieved. 4 questions are assessed with four points each. There must be assessable content for all questions.
Scoring key: grade 1 (15-16 pts), grade 2 (13-14 pts), grade 3 (11-12 pts), grade 4 (9-10 pts), grade 5 (8 or less pts).
2.) Participation in the lecture by asking questions and taking part in discussions.
The ratio of 1.) to 2.) is nevertheless 100:0.
Scoring key: grade 1 (15-16 pts), grade 2 (13-14 pts), grade 3 (11-12 pts), grade 4 (9-10 pts), grade 5 (8 or less pts).
2.) Participation in the lecture by asking questions and taking part in discussions.
The ratio of 1.) to 2.) is nevertheless 100:0.
Examination topics
The examination material is specifically discussed and given in the lecture. References to necessary compulsory literature are given and partly provided as pdf on the moodle platform.
Reading list
2002 "Subjects and objects in Samoa : ceremonial mats have a 'soul'", chap. 1 in Bernard Juillerat et Monique Jeudy-Ballini (eds), People and Things: Social Mediations in Oceania. Durham, Carolina Academic Press
Association in the course directory
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