Introduction to Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology (OPEN UNI)

Archaeology and cultural anthropology can be seen as two different perspectives on the study of human cultures. In this course, you learn the key concepts and research methods of these disciplines.

From

16.9.2025

5 cr

Cultural anthropology and archaeology as disciplines; central research methods, history of science, central concepts and theories of the disciplines; as well as the standing of the disciplines in relation to other disciplines and each other; understanding, recording and producing past and contemporary cultures from a northern perspective

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Fields

Humanities

Scope

5 cr

Code

AY687359P

Students will be able to display knowledge of the subfields, research methods, histories and philosophies of science, fundamental concepts and theories, as well as connections between anthropology, especially cultural anthropology and archaeology. In addition, students will be able to define the standing of the disciplines in relation to other disciplines. Students will also be able to define the significance of enculturation to our concepts of reality.

Organiser

University of Oulu

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

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Society and interaction

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