Syllabus (ANTHROPOLOGY)

Course Type: ME-1

Semester: 1

Course Code: BANTMEA11T

Course Title: Introduction to Anthropology

(L-P-Tu): 4-0-0

Credit: 4

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: After you read this unit, you should able to Define Anthropology. Its aim; scope and objectives of Anthropology. It will give you the idea of history and development of the Anthropology. It also gives you knowledge about different branches of Anthropology

Learning Outcome: It will give you the idea about Definition, scope, significance of Anthropology, it’s branches, relationship with other disciplines and Anthropological perspectives. It will give them a practical aspect of Anthropology.

Course Title: BANTMEA11T- Introduction to Anthropology Credit: 4

Total Marks: 50 (40 term exam + 10 internal assessment)

Unit 1. Definition of Anthropology, Aims and Objective of Anthropology, History and Development of Anthropology.

Unit 2. Branches of Anthropology (Biological Anthropology, Social-Cultural Anthropology, Archeology and linguistic),

Unit 3. Relationship of Anthropology with other Disciplines (Science, Social-Science & Humanities etc.).

Unit 4. Anthropological Perspectives - Holism, Cross-cultural Comparison and Fieldwork. Application of Anthropological knowledge.

Outcomes of the course:

References:

1. Majumder, D.N. and T.N.Madam 1956 An Introduction to Social Anthropology. Bombay; Asia Publishing House.

2. Bhowmick, P.K.1980 Some Aspects of Indian Anthropology, Calcutta Subarnarekha.

3. Beals and Hoijer 2007An Introduction to Anthropology, Surjeet publication

4. Vidyarthi, L.P and Rai, B.K. 1984 The Tribal Cultural of India. New Delhi;

5. Concept Publications.

6. Srivastava, A.R.N. What is Anthropology K.K. publication

7. Jha , Makhan An Introduction to Indian Anthropology,

8. Vikas Publishing House PVT LTD

9. Jha Praful Ranjan & Deepshikha Vernval, Social Cultural Anthropology, Piush Publication