Lesson 1 Flashcards
Comes from 2 Greek words, Anthropos which means human and logos which means to study
Anthropology
This means human
Anthropos
This means “to study”
Logos
The study of people throughout the world, their evolutionary history, how they behave, adapt to different environments, communicate and socialize with one another
Anthropology
He is considered the “Father of Modern American Anthropology”
Franz Boas
German-born American anthropologist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the founder of the relativistic, culture-centered school of American anthropology that became dominant in the 20th century
Franz Boas
When was Franz Boas born?
July 9, 1858 - December 22, 1942
Look at cross-cultural differences in social institutions, cultural beliefs, and communication styles
Anthropologist
They often seek to promote understanding between groups, by “translating” each culture to the other
Anthropologist
4 Fields of Anthropology
Physical Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology
Study of Human Origin genetics, race, evolution, and fossils
Physical Anthropology
Study of material remains of past human life. Also, activities such as religion, social system, attire, food, beliefs, and tradition
Archaeology
Study of language, its evolution and its connection to other languages
Linguistic Anthropology
Study of living people, their religion, social system, language, foods, beliefs, and tradition
Cultural Anthropology
It comes from the French word, societas, which means “companion”. Greek word “ology” which means “the study of”
Sociology
French word that means companion
Societas
Greek word that means the study of
Ology
Study of social patterns of social interactions, social change, social cause and consequences of human behavior
Sociology
French philosopher known as the founder of sociology and of positivism
Auguste Comte
Gave the science of sociology its name and established the new subject in a systematic fashion
Auguste Comte
When was Comte born?
January 19, 1798 - September 5, 1857
4 Fields of Sociology
Social Organization, Social Psychology, Applied Sociology, Human Ecology
Pertains to a group of interacting people with the same goal.
Social Organization
Example of a social organization
Companies
Study of people’s thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviours that influence by the social environment
Social Psychology
Information about society to resolve social issues
Applied Sociology
Example of applied sociology
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Interaction between human being and nature in different cultures
Human ecology
Goals of Sociology
Study the nature of humanity, Appreciate society
Goals of Anthropology
- Observe the common things about people
- Discover what makes people different from each other
- Create more knowledge through researchers about humankind and behavior
It is the systematic study of the government.
Political Science
It is also the practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior
Political Science
It includes matters concerning the allocation and transfer of power in decision making
Political Science
Is known as the Father of Political Science. Known for his famous statement, “Man is a political animal.”
Aristotle
What is Aristotle’s famous statement?
Man is a political animal
When was Aristotle born?
384 BCE - 322 BCE
What to know about political science?
Political Theory, Political Philosophy and Ideologies, Public Management, Human Rights, International Relations and Foreign Policies
Goals of Political Science
Make people better citizens, keep social order and harmony among different groups of people, protect the rights of an individual, avoid conflict and promote cooperation
