This is an introductory and interdisciplinary course which ranges beyond social anthropology to explore aspects of cultural geography, philosophy, psychology, art and architectural history, enriching your theoretical and ethnographic understanding of the cross cultural meaning of space within the built environment.
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During this course we critically analyse a number of debates associated with the Anthropology of Space from different theoretical and philosophical perspectives.
Initially, we define Western concepts of space and place and the use of spatial metaphors which aim to challenge preconceived notions of the way we view our spatial world. Students will explore the meaning of home as a space of memory and lived experience, to a comparative understanding of colonial spaces of otherness and indigenous concepts of place and the landscape. Within our built environment how do houses communicate through ritual decoration, what do they say and to whom? Ever questioned who sits where and why? In the practise of everyday life, how do we define our personal space and boundaries? Within our expanding globalised world we shall additionally explore the increasing concept of marginalised non spaces to spaces and places of migration and cultural identity. Ethnographic case studies range from Europe to India, West Africa, South East Asia and Australia.
Please note the course will additionally include a group visit to a current (and free) museum or exhibition related to the various themes and concepts of Anthropology of Space. This will be discussed in the first session.
What will we cover?
- Anthropology of Home - Poetics of Domestic Space - 19th Colonial Space and Power - Indigenous Spaces and the landscape - Ritual decoration, meaning and symbolism of architecture - Spatial Proxemics - Gendered Spaces - From Place to Placelessness.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Gain a critical understanding of key interdisciplinary theories and debates associated with the - Anthropology of Space, Architecture and the Cultural Landscape. - Explore socio-cultural approaches to the concepts of space, architecture and the landscape by introducing wide ranging themes from a historical and contemporary cross cultural perspective - Encourage the development of student analysis, criticism and study skills of the Anthropology Space and Place during the course for academic, personal and professional use - Provide a visual understanding of key themes through architectural visits, museum and exhibitions.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Everyone is welcome on this course. Ideally, you will have completed an introductory or beginners Anthropology course prior to this course due to the wide ranging anthropological theories. Aside from this, your enjoyment will be enhanced if you approach this course with an open and critical mind and a curiosity for learning. To maximise your experience students should read the assigned key readings on a weekly basis as this will fully enable you to participate in various class discussions with your peers. As anthropologists seek to raise awareness of the cross-cultural difference of human behaviour, overall you should be willing to re-evaluate your own understanding, perceptions and assumptions of art from cultures different to your own.
Please note that the course entails a class visit to a free museum or exhibition, which will be discussed in the first session.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The Anthropology of Space, Place and Cultural landscape course will comprise lectures, individual and group work, observing ethnographic films, seminar discussions and optional student presentations. Please note there will also be a class visit to a free museum or exhibition that complements the course content and will be discussed in the first session.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs. Please bring writing tools for class work, a pen and paper or electronic equivalent.
Please note that the course entails a class visit to a free musum or exhibition, which will be discussed in the first session.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You might be interested in HA035 Doing anthropology: ethnographic research methods, taught by the same tutor.
Please also explore the anthropology section in the culture, history and humanities category on the City Lit website for up-to-date information about forthcoming courses.
Yasmin holds a BA (Hons) in Social Anthropology and an MA History of South Asian Art and Architecture from SOAS, University of London. She has worked as an educator and assistant curator at the V&A museum. Her interest in the social use of space, indigenous art and vernacular architecture was consolidated through fieldwork awards in Tamil Nadu, and latterly she commenced a research degree in the Anthropology of Architecture at Oxford Brookes and UCL. Yasmin has taught at Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, UAL, Pondicherry University and CEPT, Ahmedabad, India. At City Lit, she teaches Introductory and contemporary anthropology, anthropology of space, visual and material culture, ethnographic methods, and decolonisation of museum collections. She contributes to City Lit’s South Asian Heritage Month and Mental Wealth Festival, was a voluntary ethnographic researcher at UCL (MAL) and an educator at the ‘Another India’ exhibition, Cambridge Anthropology Museum. Yasmin is a research consultant and educator who delivers lectures and creative workshops on request. Read more on the City Lit blog: What is Anthropology and what does it entail? | City Lit
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Students will explore the meaning of home as a space of memory and lived experience, to a comparative understanding of colonial spaces of otherness and indigenous concepts of place and the landscape. Within our built environment how do houses communicate through ritual decoration, what do they say and to whom? Ever questioned who sits where and why? In the practise of everyday life, how do we define our personal space and boundaries? Within our expanding globalised world we shall additionally explore the increasing concept of marginalised non spaces to spaces and places of migration and cultural identity. Ethnographic case studies range from Europe to India, West Africa, South East Asia and Australia. <br><br>Please note the course will additionally include a group visit to a current (and free) museum or exhibition related to the various themes and concepts of Anthropology of Space. 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Students will explore the meaning of home as a space of memory and lived experience, to a comparative understanding of colonial spaces of otherness and indigenous concepts of place and the landscape. Within our built environment how do houses communicate through ritual decoration, what do they say and to whom? Ever questioned who sits where and why? In the practise of everyday life, how do we define our personal space and boundaries? Within our expanding globalised world we shall additionally explore the increasing concept of marginalised non spaces to spaces and places of migration and cultural identity. Ethnographic case studies range from Europe to India, West Africa, South East Asia and Australia. <br><br>Please note the course will additionally include a group visit to a current (and free) museum or exhibition related to the various themes and concepts of Anthropology of Space. This will be discussed in the first session.This is an introductory and interdisciplinary course which ranges beyond social anthropology to explore aspects of cultural geography, philosophy, psychology, art and architectural history, enriching your theoretical and ethnographic understanding of the cross cultural meaning of space within the built environment.- Anthropology of Home - Poetics of Domestic Space<br>- 19th Colonial Space and Power <br>- Indigenous Spaces and the landscape<br>- Ritual decoration, meaning and symbolism of architecture<br>- Spatial Proxemics <br>- Gendered Spaces <br>- From Place to Placelessness.- Gain a critical understanding of key interdisciplinary theories and debates associated with the <br>- Anthropology of Space, Architecture and the Cultural Landscape. <br>- Explore socio-cultural approaches to the concepts of space, architecture and the landscape by introducing wide <br> ranging themes from a historical and contemporary cross cultural perspective<br>- Encourage the development of student analysis, criticism and study skills of the Anthropology Space and Place <br>during the course for academic, personal and professional use<br>- Provide a visual understanding of key themes through architectural visits, museum and exhibitions.<p>Everyone is welcome on this course. Ideally, you will have completed an introductory or beginners Anthropology course prior to this course due to the wide ranging anthropological theories. Aside from this, your enjoyment will be enhanced if you approach this course with an open and critical mind and a curiosity for learning. To maximise your experience students should read the assigned key readings on a weekly basis as this will fully enable you to participate in various class discussions with your peers. As anthropologists seek to raise awareness of the cross-cultural difference of human behaviour, overall you should be willing to re-evaluate your own understanding, perceptions and assumptions of art from cultures different to your own.<br><br>Please note that the course entails a class visit to a free museum or exhibition, which will be discussed in the first session.</p><p>The Anthropology of Space, Place and Cultural landscape course will comprise lectures, individual and group work, observing ethnographic films, seminar discussions and optional student presentations. Please note there will also be a class visit to a free museum or exhibition that complements the course content and will be discussed in the first session.</p>No additional costs. 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