Man and Material Culture
Course code
AIG6323.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Inimene ja materiaalne kultuur
Course title in English
Man and Material Culture
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Brief description of the course
The course examines the concept of material culture and its application in research. Alongside theoretical approaches, it provides practical examples of the analysis and interpretation of material culture. Lectures focus on human beings and their relationship with the material world, considered through different source types and disciplines. The course addresses both broader aspects of everyday life, including religion, cultural landscapes and foodways, and more specific subjects such as jewellery and clothing, buildings and the economy. Lectures focus primarily on interpreting Estonian history and cultural heritage while also establishing broader connections.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the main theoretical premises for studying material culture;
- describes different methods for studying material culture;
- knows how to relate the study of material culture to wider social processes;
- demonstrates knowledge on Estonian history and cultural heritage and is able to relate
- interprets the material world not only as a product of human activity but also as a factor shaping human action and historical processes;
- uses correct terminology.
- understands the main theoretical premises for studying material culture;
- describes different methods for studying material culture;
- knows how to relate the study of material culture to wider social processes;
- demonstrates knowledge on Estonian history and cultural heritage and is able to relate
- interprets the material world not only as a product of human activity but also as a factor shaping human action and historical processes;
- uses correct terminology.
Teacher
Tuuli Kurisoo
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