Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Anthropology
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
By appointment via email.
Theoretical sessions: Dr. Remei Agulles ragulles@uic.es
Practical sessions: Josep del Hierro jdelhierro@uic.es
Pilar Castro mdpcastro@uic.es
Introduction
The subject of Anthropology helps develop a complete and consistent knowledge of the human person, which includes the acknowledgement of its plural dimensions and how they are integrated. This learning is essential for any university student but it is especially vital within Biomedical studies, which are directed towards research and the quest for solutions that benefit individual persons as well as human society.
Pre-course requirements
There are no previous requirements.
Objectives
This course has three main objectives:
1. To acquire a habit of critical reflection, which can be applied to various areas of present and future activity.
2. To think about the human person, its multiple dimensions, and its social nature.
3. To understand that the person is at the core of their future professional practice.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB02 - Students must know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have the competences that tend to be demonstrated through the creation and defence of arguments and the resolution of problems within their field of study.
- CB03 - Students must have the ability to bring together and interpret significant data (normally within their area of study) to issue judgements that include a reflection on significant issues of a social, scientific and ethical nature.
- CB04 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- CE23 - To apply ethical principles to professional practice, undertaking activities with respect for people, their habits, beliefs and cultures while recognising the importance and limitations of scientific thought in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
- CG09 - To be aware of the essential elements of the field of Biomedical Sciences including correct communication and setting out ethical principles.
- CT01 - To develop the organisational and planning skills that are suitable in each moment.
- CT02 - To develop the ability to resolve problems.
- CT03 - To develop analytical and summarising skills.
- CT04 - To interpret experimental results and identify consistent and inconsistent elements.
- CT05 - To use the internet as a means of communication and a source of information.
- CT06 - To know how to communicate, give presentations and write up scientific reports.
- CT07 - To be capable of working in a team.
- CT08 - To reason and evaluate situations and results from a critical and constructive point of view.
- CT09 - To have the ability to develop interpersonal skills.
- CT10 - To be capable of autonomous learning.
- CT11 - To apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
- CT12 - To apply scientific method.
- CT13 - To be aware of the general and specific aspects related to the field of nutrition and ageing.
- CT14 - To respect the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values that are specific to a culture of peace and democratic values.
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of the year, students will have to prove they have acquired the competences and knowoledge which are specific to the subject.
Syllabus
First approach: Introduction
1. Antropology as the Study of Human Nature
2. Human Being: Nature and Nurture
I. The Person: The Core of Human Being
3. Fundamental Traits of the Person
4. The Dignity of the Person
II. The Dimensions of Human Nature (physis, pathos, logos, ethos, polis)
5. Animal Life and Human Life
6. Feelings
7. Intelligence and Language
8. Human action. Will and Free Agency.
9. Human Sociability. Society and Institutions
III. Anthropological Questions in Biomedicine
10. Human corporality
11. Vulnerability and sickness
12. Science, technique and technology
Teaching and learning activities
In person
There are four types of learning activities:
1. Theory classes: lectures given by the teacher, to convey knowledge to the student and to stimulate the process of reflection through the student's participation.
2. Practical classes: the students will comment on texts and multimedia resources and will analyse contents related to the theoretical classes.
3. Peer assessment assignment. This task unfolds in two phases. In the first phase the student prepares an assignment according to the instructions provided by the professor. In the second phase the student evaluates the assignments of several classmates and in turn is assessed by other several classmates too. The final grade obtained in this activity will be a combination of the grade the student receives from the teacher for the assignment plus a grade that measures how accurately the student has evaluated the assigned classmates.
4. Critical reflection assignment, about a book to be specified on the first day of class.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
In order to evaluate the student's knowledge and competences, the following will be considered:
-Theory: 50% of the final grade. This grade will be split in the following parameters:
- 70%: Final exam
- 20%: Midterm exam
- 10%: Attendance
-Practical activities: 50% of the final grade. This grade will be split in attendance, participation and class exercises and assignments.
In order to pass the subject, students must pass separately both theory and practice with a minimum grade of 5/10.
In case of needing a second sitting, the student must retake the part of the subject in which the minimum required in the previous paragraph has not been achieved.
Bibliography and resources
GARCÍA CUADRADO, J. A., Antropología Filosófica. Una introducción a la Filosofía del hombre, Eunsa, 2014
LOMBO, J. A.- GIMÉNEZ, J. M., La unidad de la persona: aproximación interdisciplinar desde la filosofía y la neurociencia, Eunsa, Pamplona, 2013
LLANO, A., La vida lograda, Barcelona, 2002
MALO, A., Antropología de la afectividad, Pamplona, Eunsa, 2004
POLO, L., ¿Quién es el hombre?, Madrid 1991
POLO, L., La persona humana y su crecimiento, Pamplona, Eunsa, 1999
POLO, L., Lecciones de Psicología Clásica, Eunsa, Pamplona, 2009
SARRAIS, F., Madurez psicológica y felicidad, Eunsa, Pamplona 2013
TERRASA, Eduardo: El viaje hacia la propia identidad, Eunsa, Pamplona 2005
VON HILDEBRAND, D., El corazón, Palabra, Madrid 1997
YEPES, R. - ARANGUREN, J., Fundamentos de Antropología, Eunsa, 2007
Evaluation period
- E1 16/05/2025 A15 14:00h
- E1 16/05/2025 A16 14:00h
- E2 27/06/2025 A08 11:00h