Cultural anthropology is the scientific study of human creation and behavior, or, in other words, of human culture. While physical or biological anthropology studies the basic physical characteristics of human beings, cultural anthropology is concerned with the defining characteristics of human behavior, customs, and social relationships. Although anthropology was initially developed mainly to study traditional tribal cultures, it now also studies and describes the diversity found in urban societies, the customs of different human groups, and the cultural and natural factors that influence political and economic behavior. This is an interdisciplinary programme, which incorporates sociology and ethnography at specific times through shared disciplines. In addition to a theoretical framework, students are given the opportunity to do fieldwork, writing studies, and individual and group research. Conducting participatory observation, anthropological interviews, group studies, and analyzing data—that is, seeing and describing the world through the eyes of an anthropologist—are just a few of the research methods that students will learn through practical training.
Objectives
transferring in-depth knowledge on the form and functioning of society;
transmitting a set of concepts, theories, ideas and methodologies that allow students to critically formulate ontologies of the social world and the epistemologies through which to understand it;
promoting a solid mastery of a coherent set of research methods and techniques that allow obtaining and analyzing quantitative, qualitative and ethnographic data;
developing the skills required by a technical job, such as documentarian, individual interview operator, group interview moderator, data analyst;
developing the capacity to initiate, design, conduct and complete field surveys or anthropological studies: problematization, choosing a research field (population, sample, subjects), conceptualization, operationalization, data collection and analysis (e.g. quantitative or qualitative evaluation of a program, identification of resources and obstacles in the development of a community, etc.);
developing a set of transferable cognitive, communication, interactional and civic attitudes and skills, of self-knowledge and self-organization, which can be used in relation to employers and community members;
consolidating a knowledge base and transferable skills that allow career guidance, respectively continuing studies in a master’s degree in sociology/anthropology or in a related discipline (psychology, economics, political science, communication sciences, educational sciences, legal sciences), in the country or abroad.
Acquired competencies
Professional skills
designing and conducting anthropological and sociological research (collection, processing and analysis of social data) in organizations and communities;
skills in ethno-cultural studies;
expertise in the study of community development.
Knowledge
the ability to describe the concepts, theories, paradigms and methodologies used in researching organizations, communities, cultural and ethnic diversity, as well as community development;
formulating hypotheses and operationalizing key concepts to explain and interpret various social phenomena within organizations and communities;
knowledge of procedures and software applications specific to the administration of databases built with social indicators;
using procedures and software specific to information systems based on social indicators in order to explain and interpret various types of concepts, situations and processes.
Abilities
identifying research methods, techniques, procedures and instruments appropriate for the purpose of researching various social phenomena;
collecting and analyzing empirical data, critically and constructively evaluating one’s own research approach, theories and methodologies used in researching communities and organizations;
developing innovative models for researching social phenomena in organizations and communities, cultural and ethnic diversity and community development, using established methodologies;
managing social data systems;
using specialized software to solve typical problems in managing social indicator databases;
constructing and evaluating social indicators relevant to social research;
creating and managing databases with social indicators;
Transversal skills
applying strategies of rigorous and efficient work, punctuality and personal responsibility for the result, based on the principles, norms and values of the code of professional ethics;
applying appropriate group relationship techniques, empathetic interpersonal communication skills and assuming specific roles within teamwork;
efficient use of information sources and communication resources and assisted professional training (digital platforms, specialized applications, databases, online courses, etc.) both in Romanian and in an international language.
Development agent; Anthropology research assistant; Research assistant in fine arts-industrial design; Sociology research assistant; Community development researcher; Publicist editor; Advisor on public administration; Personnel reconversion – mobility consultant; Domestic or foreign special correspondent; Local expert on Roma issues; Social mediator; Mentor; Museum curator; Organizer of fairs and exhibitions; Delegated film producer; Teacher in high school, post-high school education; Vocational education and foreman training; Marketing specialist; Journalist (higher education); Sociologist; Marketing specialist
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