2018-2019 / ANTH0048-1

Economic anthropology

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in anthropology (120 ECTS)6 crédits 
 Master in population and development studies (120 ECTS)6 crédits 
 Master in sociology and anthropology (60 ECTS)6 crédits 

Lecturer

Benjamin Rubbers

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

After an introduction on the anthropological approach to economic processes, the course will come back on classical themes in this disciplinary subfield, namely the gift, market, and consumption. In the second part of the course, we will analyse in more details one or several topical issues such as capitalism, corporate governance, informal economies, and/or the future of work.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To introduce students to theories and methods in economic anthropology. At the end of the course students will be able to analyze from an original and critical point economic processes going on in our increasingly globalized world.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

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)

The course will be in seminar form

Recommended or required readings

Students rust read one of the two books mentioned at the beginning of the course. They will also receive complementary readings and videos for each lesson.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examen oral

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

The professor is available to meet students by appointment (email).