300256 VO Special Social Anthropology (2009S)
Theme "The human body in the stress field of nature and culture"
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Vorlesung jeweils mittwochs 9 c.t. bis 11
Vorlesungsbeginn: Mittwoch 11.3.2009
Ort: Seminarraum Anthropologie
Vorlesungsbeginn: Mittwoch 11.3.2009
Ort: Seminarraum Anthropologie
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The human body between nature and culture, the biological basis of human morphology and its culture typical interpretations are focused in this course. Topics are osteology, body composition analyses, obesity research, pigmentation, genital mutilations and the ageing body between nature and culture.
Assessment and permitted materials
5 written examinations between June 2009 and end of january 2010 (4 questions)
oral examinations on demand
oral examinations on demand
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Knowledge of the impact of nature and culture on the interpretation and manipulation of the human body
Examination topics
lecture
Reading list
Trostle J.A. Epidemiology and culture
Shepard R. Body composition in biological anthropology
de Garine I, Pollock N.J. Social aspects of obesity
Polard T.: Western diseases- an evolutionary perspective
Koso-Thomas O.; The circumcision of women.
Shepard R. Body composition in biological anthropology
de Garine I, Pollock N.J. Social aspects of obesity
Polard T.: Western diseases- an evolutionary perspective
Koso-Thomas O.; The circumcision of women.
Association in the course directory
MAN W-3
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