Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand, thoroughly and critically, the basic theoretical frameworks on social transitions and innovations.
• Analyse social, political and economic change.
• Analyse a situation by critically selecting the appropriate theoretical frameworks.
• Understand the epistemological postures and the methodological tools human sciences related to issues of social transitions and innovations.
• Understand the methodological frameworks in human and social sciences in order to change practices.
• Conduct research/projects in the context of social transitions and innovations by selecting appropriate epistemological approaches and methodologies.
• Develop an interdisciplinary and multiscale approach that integrates complementary disciplines, such as anthropology, sociology, political science, psychology and education, urban planning and architecture, geography, and history, in order to analyse transitions and put them into context.
• In an interdisciplinary framework, analyse social transitions by applying acquired knowledge of social sciences and put them into context.
• In an interdisciplinary framework, analyse social transitions by applying acquired knowledge of political sciences and put them into context.
• In an interdisciplinary framework, analyse social transitions by applying acquired knowledge of human sciences and put them into context.
• Articulate reflection, research and action in order to design and carry out an innovative research project.
• Understand the different steps and methods necessary to conduct scientific research on issues regarding social transitions and innovations.
• Construct a frame of reference and formulate an innovative issue based on the analysis of scientific literature and observations in the field.
• Collect data, analyse it qualitatively and quantitatively, and interpret the results adequately, taking into account the field in which the research has been developed.
• Take a critical and ethical approach regarding the challenges of societal transitions of the 21st century and raise awareness among society and within politics.
• Refer to ethical principles by implementing innovative solutions for social and political actors.
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) with the different audiences concerned by issues of societal transitions.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this teaching, the student. e will have a methodological and theoretical background in prospective anthropology. He/she will have experienced different approaches to socio-cultural otherness. He/she will be sensitized. The socio-political and philosophical implications of prospective anthropology.

Content of UE

The course is divided into four parts:
- The major trends in anthropology
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an anthropology of social change, prospective and involved;
- The field survey and the empirical constraints of interpretation in social and cultural anthropology.
- The presentation of monographs produced in working-class neighbourhoods with migrants and immigrant families, but also in countries of origin.

The anthropological approach will open the students to theoretical frameworks and methods of the discipline. Ethnographic exploration of here and elsewhere will sensitize them to otherness.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Continuous assessment of progress (clas participation ands tasks)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Graded tests

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Continuous assessment of progress (clas participation ands tasks)