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APES AND CULTURE THEORIES SPECIAL MODULE

Categories: UPSC Optional
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Elevate your UPSC Anthropology preparation with our Apes and Culture Theories Special module. This course delves into the phylogenetic status, characteristics, and geographical distribution of key hominids, including Australopithecines, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, Rhodesian man, and Homo sapiens. Additionally, explore crucial paleoanthropological evidence from India, focusing on the Siwalik and Narmada basin.

 

The module also provides an in-depth analysis of major anthropological theories, from Classical Evolutionism and Historical Particularism to Functionalism, Structuralism, and beyond. Our expertly designed curriculum combines comprehensive lectures, detailed notes, and rigorous practice questions to ensure a robust understanding of these complex topics. Join us to master the nuances of apes and culture theories, and confidently tackle the most demanding sections of your UPSC Anthropology exam.

 

APES AND CULTURE THEORIES SPECIAL MODULE SYLLABUS

 

Phylogenetic status, characteristics and geographical distribution of the following

  1. Plio-Pliestocene hominids in south and east Africa- Australopithecines.
  2. Homo erectus: Africa (Paranthropus), Europe (Homo erectus heidelbergensis), Asia (Homo erectus javanicus, Homo erectus pekinensis)
  3. Neanderthal Man- La-Chapelle-aux-saints (Classical type), Mt. Carmel (Progressive type)
  4. Rhodesian man
  5. Homo sapiens Cromagnon, Grimaldi and Chancelede
  6. Palaeo anthropological pieces of evidence from India with special reference to Siwaliks and Narmada basin (Ramapithecus, Sivapithecus and Narmada Man).
  7. Anthropological Theories
  8. Classical evolutionism (Tylor, Morgan and Frazer)
  9. Historical particularism (Boas); Diffusionism (British, German and American)
  10. Functionalism (Malinowski); Structural- functionalism (Radcliffe-Brown)
  11. Structuralism ( Levi Strauss and E. Leach)
  12. Culture and personality (Benedict, Mead, Linton, Kardiner and Cora du Bois).
  13. Neo-evolutionism (Childe, White, Steward, Sahlins and Service)
  14. Cultural materialism (Harris)
  15. Symbolic and interpretive theories (Turner, Schneider and Geertz)
  16. Cognitive theories (Tyler, Conklin)
  17. Post- modernism in anthropology
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What Will You Learn?

  • Phylogenetic Status and Characteristics: Understand the evolutionary status and physical traits of key hominids such as Australopithecines, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, Rhodesian Man, and Homo sapiens.
  • Geographical Distribution: Learn about the geographical spread and habitats of early hominids across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
  • Paleoanthropological Evidence from India: Explore significant paleoanthropological finds from India, focusing on the Siwalik and Narmada basin regions.
  • Classical Evolutionism: Study the foundational theories of evolution proposed by Tylor, Morgan, and Frazer.
  • Historical Particularism and Diffusionism: Analyze the concepts of cultural evolution and diffusion as explained by Boas and the British, German, and American schools of thought.
  • Functionalism and Structural-Functionalism: Delve into the functionalist approaches of Malinowski and Radcliffe-Brown, understanding how social institutions function and maintain social order.
  • Structuralism: Explore the structuralist theories of Levi-Strauss and E. Leach, focusing on the underlying structures that shape human culture.
  • Culture and Personality: Examine the relationship between culture and individual personality through the works of Benedict, Mead, Linton, Kardiner, and Cora du Bois.
  • Neo-Evolutionism and Cultural Materialism: Understand the advancements in evolutionary theory and cultural materialism as proposed by Childe, White, Steward, Sahlins, Service, and Harris.
  • Symbolic, Interpretive, and Cognitive Theories: Gain insights into the symbolic and interpretive approaches of Turner, Schneider, and Geertz, as well as the cognitive theories of Tyler and Conklin.

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