Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Anthropology
Teaching staff
By appointment. Please contact your professor to arrange an appointment (jcorco@uic.cat).
Introduction
The Anthropology course helps foster a complete and coherent idea of the human person. In this way, it is possible to acquire an insight into the many facets of human beings: physical, mental, social and spiritual, as well as their successful integration with each other. Students are also offered essential learning which a university can provide, enabling them to cope with the main challenges and problems they may encounter in their future professional lives, which will be human in nature.
Objectives
The main goal of this course is to encourage reflection on the part of the students in order for them to:
1. To acquire an intellectual working method, which students will be able to apply to different areas of their future activity.
2. To learn an approach to study, work and life in general which is positive and enthusiastic.
3. To consider the human person and his/her social nature and sociability.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN02 - Students will be able to identify models and policies specific to different cultures and migratory groups, as well as their historical context.
- CP05 - Students will be able to analyse socio-cultural, historical and artistic structures, from a respect for the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, using language that avoids androcentricity and stereotypes.
- HB01 - Students will be able to reflect on issues of a cultural, social, scientific or ethical nature by interpreting relevant data.
- HB03 - Students will be able to develop a coherent understanding and expression of ideas and arguments, both orally and in writing.
- HB04 - Students will be able to develop the capacity for analysis, synthesis and critical thinking.
- HB05 - Students will be able to problem solve based on reasoned judgements.
- HB07 - Students will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ethics, society, and protecting the environment when carrying out research projects and activities related to the field of study.
- HB11 - Students will be able to critically analyse cultural and artistic representations, based on an understanding of their historical context, in order to develop an intercultural perspective and a deeper understanding of the contemporary world.
- HB12 - Students will be able to adequately and effectively apply methods and techniques specific to different humanities disciplines when problem solving and when elaborating critical and well-founded arguments.
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a reasoned knowledge of the human being and his/her main traits.
- Understand and comment on the anthropological aspects of philosophical and literary works.
- Write their creative thoughts based on the ideas studied.
- Exchange ideas connected with anthropology in a critical and self-critical manner.
Syllabus
I- THE PERSON
Topic 1. The person
Topic 2. Nature
Topic 3. Human time
II- SOCIABILITY
Topic 4. Sociability
Topic 5. Friendship
Topic 6. Benefits
III- VIRTUE
Topic 7. Virtue
Topic 8. Work
Topic 9. Myth
IV- FREEDOM
Topic 10. Freedom
Topic 11. Knowledge
Topic 12. Tolerance
V- CIVILISATION
Topic 13. Civilisation
Topic 14. Human constitution and social order
Topic 15. Progress
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Classroom-based lectures are of two types:
1. Theory classes: lectures given by the professor, the aim of which is to convey knowledge to the students and to stimulate the process of reflection. Each week will be devoted to a topic from the syllabus.
2. Practical classes: in the classroom setting, students are required to analyse and comment on classical texts.
The proportion of the course which includes each of these activities is as follows: theory classes (50%) and practical classes (50%).
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The course is structured in theoretical and practical sessions to allow for the assessment of the knowledge and competences acquired in both a differentiated and complementary way. Theoretical contents will be assessed in a mid-course and a final test. Both will be written and they will test the student’s capacity to cross-cut the contents from the different topics in a personal and original way. The practical part will be assessed continuously.
To be able to obtain the final grade through the average of the theoretical and practical parts, students need to pass each one of them independently (pass grade=5). Attendance, attention and participation will be taken into account as relevant elements when defining the final grade.
According to faculty regulations, al least 0.10 points will be deducted for each misspeling in exams and papers.