17 May Anthropology Planner
Topic
Meaning, Scope and Development of Anthropology |
Objectives to Understand
● Etymology and Definitions of Anthropology |
● Bio-Social Nature |
● Comparative, Integrative and Holistic Nature |
● Major branches of Anthropology |
● Relationship of Anthropology with other disciplines |
Study Materials
● Refer to Ppt and Pdfs by Dr Huma Hassan |
Few Thinkers of the Topic
● Herodotus
● Protagoras ● Socrates ● Plato ● Aristotle ● Charles Darwin ● Herbert Spencer ● E B Tylor, James Frazer, Henry Maine, and L. H. Morgan, |
Previous Years Questions related to the Topic
● Elaborate the scope of anthropology and elucidate its uniqueness in the field of other Social Science. Upsc, 2021,20 marks ● Mention the major branches of Linguistic anthropology and discuss language use in social and cultural settings. Upsc, 2020, 15mrks ● How can synergising the core branches of anthropology reinvigorate the holistic spirit of the discipline. Upsc, 2019, 10 marks ● The relationship between linguistics and Social-Cultural Anthropology. Upsc, 2019, 10 marks
● The relevance of Anthropology. Upsc, 2018, 10 marks ● Define Anthropology. Describe the major branches of Anthropology elaborating on any one branch. Upsc, 2017, 20 marks ● Differences between Social Anthropology and Sociology. Upsc,2016, 10m ● Archaeological Anthropology Upsc, 2015, 10 m ● Major Subdivisions of Anthropology. Upsc, 2014, 10 marks ● Ecological Anthropology Upsc, 2013, 10 m ● Epidemiological Anthropology Upsc, 2013, 10 m ● How do you situate Anthropology in Social Sciences Upsc,2013, 10 m ● Linguistic Anthropology Upsc, 2013, 10 m ● Differentiate between economics and Economic Anthropology 10 marks. |
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