Anthropology of Power Field of study: Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2023

Module name: Anthropology of Power
Module code: W6-AK-S1-AWłN
Programme code: W6-S1AK19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module introduces to the issue of power in its broadest sense (meaning), and develops students' skills of anthropological reflection on various aspects of its presence, but also forms of resistance to it. The classes allow students to become acquainted with the main theoretical and research trends concerning power that have emerged in cultural anthropology, but also within other humanities (e.g. philosophy) and social sciences (e.g. sociology). The topics of module helps to develop knowledge and skills useful in students later professional work.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is ready to further expand his/her knowledge in the anthropology of power and to combine it with previously acquired skills, which may influence the need for continuing education and potential professional development. [_K_1]
 K_K01 [4/5]
is able to speak, present different opinions and debate the manifestations of power as seen from the perspective of ethnology and cultural anthropology and related disciplines [_U_1]
 K_U05 [4/5]
will be able to prepare and carry out a simple research process on the manifestations of power using the theoretical research tools (terminology, theory) provided by ethnology and cultural anthropology and other disciplines [_U_2]
 K_U06 [3/5]
knows and understands to an advanced degree the terminology (including its sources and applications) concerning power used in ethnology and cultural anthropology and related scientific disciplines [_W_1]
 K_W01 [4/5]
knows and understands the fundamental principles of socio-cultural structures and institutions of social life and the relations between them and power [_W_2]
 K_W07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work _K_1 _U_1 _U_2 _W_1 _W_2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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