Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EDS407

EDUCATIONAL ANTROPOLOGY

Course Code
EDS407
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. learn the basic concepts, subjects and methods of the field of Educational Anthropology.
  2. by examining educational research on different cultures, comprehend the similarities and differences in basic areas such as school, classroom, curriculum and teacher training.
  3. Evaluate education, training and learning processes in a cultural context through examples from our national education, as well as from global examples.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionSubject, basic concepts, history and method of anthropology; basic approaches in social-cultural anthropology; education from an anthropological perspective and the basic concepts of educational anthropology; cultural foundations and functions of education; intercultural differentiation, education and learning; school as a living space, school cultures and ethnographies; media, mass media, popular culture and education; globalization, cultural interaction, cultural literacy and education; Education in oral and written literary works in the history of Turkish culture and civilization; The roles of parents and children in the Turkish family structure.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course presentation: content, resources and evaluation criteria
2nd Week Definition of Anthropology, its historical development, relationship of Anthropology with other sciences, basic concepts and method
3rd Week Socio-cultural anthropology and basic approaches
4th Week Basic concepts and method of Educational Anthropology
5th Week The concept of culture and culture classifications, acculturation, cultural change
6th Week Cultural foundations and functions of education
7th Week Intercultural differentiation and education
8th Week Midterm
9th Week School cultures and ethnographies and school climate
10th Week Popular culture, media and education
11th Week Cultural interaction, globalization and education
12th Week Educational elements, family structure and acculturation examples in works in Turkish Culture
13th Week Turkish family structure and roles
14th Week Children's folklore from ritual to culture
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingGüçlü, M. (2020). Eğitim Antropolojisi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Kongar, E. (2003). Kültür Üzerine. Remzi Kitapevi.
Tezcan, M. (2009). Kültürel Antropoloji. Ankara:Maya
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 12 12
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X X
K8 X
K9 X X X
K10 X