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Minor

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology

Why do people do what they do and think what they think? In the minor Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology you will address these questions and study the relationship between global developments and experiences on a local level.

For whom?

Students who:

  • find it interesting to explore other cultures and societies.
  • are willing to take a close look at their own ideas and (preliminary) judgements.
  • are interested in the question why people act in certain ways, even if they do or want something which at first sight seems strange - or even reprehensible.

Please note that due to the minor starting in 2024-2025, the information in the 2023-2024 Course Catalogue may be outdated. For the most current programme and detailed course descriptions, refer to the 2024-2025 Course Catalogue from June onwards.

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
    12

    The lectures and literature discussed in the tutorials provide students with a general introduction to anthropology. The lectures and the textbook offer an overview of anthropological themes, concepts and theories. The lectures also serve as an introduction to complementary assigned readings, which will be discussed in the tutorials.

  • Restricted-choice electives: Specialisation Course
    6
  • Restricted-choice electives: Regional Course
    6
  • Restricted-choice electives: Theme Course
    12
Compulsory course
Elective
Read more in the Course Catalogue (2023-2024)
Video minor Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology

Related Master's programmes

This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to a Master's in Cultural and Social Anthropology, Cultural and Social Anthropology: Applied Anthropology, Cultural and Social Anthropology: Visual Anthropology and Medical Anthropology and Sociology. Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.

Entry requirements

  • For Bachelor's students from the UvA and other Dutch universities there are no entry requirements for this minor.
  • Students from universities of applied sciences (HBO) do not have access to this minor.

Application

  • Apply for the minor using the application form for UvA students in the Course Catalogue (registration is mandatory).
  • Students from other universities must first register as an elective course student in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (in Studielink).
Facts & Figures
Credits
30 ECTS, one year
Language of instruction
English
Conditions for admission
Open
Starts in
September