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Study programmes 2013-2014Last update : 13/05/2014
ANTH0048-1  Economic anthropology

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Anthropology, in-depth approach, 1st year6
Master in Population and Development studies, Research Focus, 2nd year6
Master in Anthropology, Teaching Focus, 1st year6
Master in Anthropology, specialized approach in applied anthropology, 1st year6
Master en anthropologie, à finalité spécialisée en anthropologie des dynamiques sociales et du développement, 1st year6
Master in Sociology and Anthropology6
Lecturer :  Benjamin Rubbers
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the second semester
Course contents :  
This course will first come back on the issue of economic rationality, which is at the heart of debates between economics and anthropology. Secondly, we will deal with three classic themes in economic anthropology, namely the gift, the market and consumption practices. In the second part of the course,we will analyse more recent topics on the basis of the teacher's own fieldwork.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To introduce students to theories and methods in economic anthropology. At the end of the course students will be able to carry out analyses from an original and critical point of view concerning the economic processes that are going on in our increasingly globalized world.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
To have an interest in rethinking economic analysis, and accordingly, in reflecting with new conceptual tools upon the economic and social changes of our time.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :  
Students must read one of the two books mentionned at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
I am available to meet with students by appointment (brubbers@ulg.ac.be). Office location: 2.54, bâtiment B.31, at Sart-Tilman


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