Program Overview

Social and Cultural Anthropology (B.A.)

The Bachelor's program in Social and Cultural Anthropology (B.A.) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline.

Structure of the course

The program is structured into several modules, including:

• Themes and Theories of Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Methods of Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Languages A or Languages B (Languages A or B)
• Social Relationships
• Politics and Economy
• Religion, Medicine, and Psyche
• Entangled Worlds
• In-depth Module: Special Topics

Study modules

The module "Entangled Worlds" focuses on the complex interactions between individuals, groups, ideas, practices, materialities, and institutions at the local, (trans-)national, and global levels. Students will learn about the social, cultural, and political-economic dynamics and impacts of globalization processes on local societies.

Example tasks

Example tasks include:

• Seminar Example "International Agendas and Local Practice Climate Change, Disasters, and Sustainability"
• Seminar Example "Love Global Love in the Network" - New Approaches to the Anthropology of Emotions

Everyday study life

The program includes interviews with students and an exemplary semester schedule to provide insight into the daily life of a student in the program.

Perspectives

The program aims to equip students with profession-relevant competencies and prepare them for their future careers. Graduates of the program can pursue various career paths, including work in research, education, and consulting.

Job-relevant skills

The program focuses on developing skills such as:

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Research and methodology
• Communication and teamwork
• Intercultural competence and understanding of global processes

By completing the Bachelor's program in Social and Cultural Anthropology, students will gain a deep understanding of the discipline and develop essential skills for their future careers.