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

: Anthropology

Prepared By

Addis

: 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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