Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Ministry of Science and Higher Education Anthropology

September 2012 Addis Ababa

Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Module Title

Prepared By Addis

: Anthropology

: Hawassa University (HU) & Ababa University (AAU)

Module Writers

:Elias Alemu (PhD, HU) :Dagne Shibiru (PhD, HU) :Getaneh Mehari (PhD, AAU)

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Anthropology Course Code: Anth101

Credit Hours: 3

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

FGM: Female Genital Mutilation IK: Indigenous Knowledge IKS: Indigenous Knowledge system MoSHE: Ministry of Science and Higher Education

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Module Introduction:

Dear Learner! Welcome to this course, Anth101. The course is expected to acquaint you with essential concept of anthropology covering a wide array of questions revolving around our very existence. It cover issues such as what makes human beings similar to each other? How do we differ one another? What do anthropologist mean when they talk about diversity, multiculturalism, marginalization, inclusion and exclusion?

The course will enable learners grasp the different ways of being human by dealing with themes such as culture, kinship, marriage, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, humanity, human origins, cosmologies, race, ethnicity, ethnic relations, ethnic boundaries, marginalization, minorities, local systems of governance, legal pluralism, indigenous knowledge systems, and indigenous practices and development.

Contents of the module: In addition to the above mentioned themes, this module comprised the following contents: scope of anthropology, braches of anthropology, unique features of anthropology, and research methods in anthropology.

Delivery Methods: The teacher or course facilitator who is assigned to deliver is recommended to make use of different active learning methods including: brainstorming, question and answer, group discussion, buzz-group, cross-over, home-works, reading assignments, peer teaching, and seldom active lecturing.

Modes of Assessment: To assess the progress of student, the instructor/ the course facilitator is expected to employ a continuous assessment technique in the form of quizzes, group and individual assignments, take-home exam, final exam, term paper. The purpose of using various assessment techniques is to improve the process of students' learning.

Module Learning Competencies:

Up on the successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Develop an understanding of the nature of anthropology and its broader scope in making sense of humanity in a global perspective; Understand the cultural and biological diversity of humanity and unity in diversity across the world and in Ethiopia; Analyze the problems of ethnocentrism against the backdrop of cultural relativism; Realize the socially constructed nature of identities & social categories such as gender, ethnicity, race and sexuality; Explore the various peoples and cultures of Ethiopia;

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