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Integrated MPK (6 Credits)

This course is designed to develop students’ awareness of their roles within society, the nation, and the state, grounded in faith, devotion, and academic ethics. It covers topics such as the philosophy of science, Pancasila, Indonesian culture, and the importance of using proper and correct Indonesian. Through this course, students are expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of national values and apply them in both academic and social contexts.

MPK Religion (2 Credits)

  • MPK Islamic Studies
    This course explores Islamic teachings, their historical development, and their relationship with social institutions and science. Students are introduced to Islamic values that shape ethical and moral behavior in daily life. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand and apply Islamic teachings in both academic and social settings.
  • MPK Protestant Christianity
    This course introduces the basic principles of Christian faith, the relationship between faith and science, and their influence on one’s worldview. Students are encouraged to reflect on Christian values in addressing contemporary life issues. Ultimately, students are expected to integrate faith and knowledge in a responsible way.
  • MPK Catholicism
    This course discusses the foundations of Catholic faith, the nature of humanity, and the role of Jesus Christ in the life of believers. Other topics include salvation, the principles of the Church, and the role of the Catholic community in society. Students are expected to understand how Catholic teachings contribute to ethical and social life.
  • MPK Hinduism
    This course introduces key concepts of faith, devotion, and the human worldview in Hindu teachings. Students learn how Hinduism explains the nature of life and the role of human beings in the world. Through this course, students are expected to reflect on Hindu values within socio-cultural contexts.
  • MPK Buddhism
    This course provides an understanding of faith, devotion, and the nature of human life according to Buddhist teachings. Students are introduced to fundamental principles that guide the life of a Buddhist. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand the relevance of Buddhist values in both academic and social life.

MPK English (2 Credits)

This course aims to develop students’ English proficiency in academic contexts. It covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, along with vocabulary building to support academic work. Students are expected to communicate effectively and develop independent learning strategies in using English.

Core Course within the Field of Study

Indonesian People and Society (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to the characteristics and key issues of Indonesian society. It covers social and cultural dynamics, as well as the challenges faced by the nation in a modern context. Through this course, students are expected to develop a critical and responsible perspective in applying their knowledge to understand and address societal issues.

Course in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

Introduction to Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course introduces the scope and fundamental concepts of socio-cultural anthropology. Students will explore the historical development of anthropology, its sub-disciplines, and ethnographic research methods. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand the relevance of anthropology in interpreting contemporary society and culture.

Introduction to Political Science (3 Credits)

This course covers key theories and concepts in political science and their application in analyzing political phenomena in Indonesia. Students are introduced to political dynamics that shape social, economic, and cultural life. The course aims to develop students’ critical perspective on political realities.

Introduction to Social Research Methods (3 Credits)

This course explains the fundamentals of social research, including its objectives, general principles, and various research approaches used in the social sciences. Topics include research design, data sources, data collection techniques, as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis. Students are expected to be able to design simple research projects to understand social phenomena.

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis (3 Credits)

This course introduces techniques for collecting, processing, and analyzing qualitative data. Students will learn the basic principles of qualitative methodology as an extension of social research. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to understand and handle qualitative data appropriately.

Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)

This course discusses fundamental sociological concepts and theories to understand society and its environment. Students are introduced to key sociological perspectives that explain social interaction, social structure, and social change. With this foundation, students are expected to connect theory with everyday social realities.

Introduction to Social Statistics (3 Credits)

This course aims to introduce the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics in social research. Students will learn about data presentation, sampling theory, probability, as well as univariate and bivariate analysis. By the end of the course, students are expected to use statistics as a tool for analyzing social phenomena.

Academic Writing and Presentation (2 Credits)

This course equips students with the skills to write and present academic work. Students are introduced to academic writing conventions, argumentation techniques, and effective ways to communicate ideas in public. With these skills, students are expected to express their academic ideas in a clear, structured, and communicative manner.

Compulsory Courses for the Study Program

Academic Skills in Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course equips students with the essential academic skills needed for studying anthropology. It introduces anthropological writing, data collection methods, and ways of reading and understanding ethnography. By the end of the course, students are expected to express ideas in an academic manner while recognizing the distinctiveness of anthropology as a discipline.

Biological Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course explores fundamental questions about humans and their diversity through the interaction of biology and culture. Topics include evolutionary theory, biological mechanisms, population genetics, and human variation and adaptation across environments. Students are expected to develop a holistic understanding of humans as complex beings.

Becoming Human: Anthropological Perspectives (3 Credits)

This course introduces anthropological ways of thinking to understand humanity in comparative, holistic, and cross-cultural terms. Topics include key concepts such as culture, social structure, symbols, power, and agency. Through a dedicated project, students are trained to sharpen both analytical and reflective perspectives on human life.

History of Human Culture (2 Credits)

This course examines the origins and development of human societies and cultures from anthropological and archaeological perspectives. Students are introduced to evolutionary theories as well as critiques of ethnocentric views and popular science narratives. By the end, students are expected to better understand human history while critically engaging with common cultural discourses.

Linguistic Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course examines the close relationship between language and culture in everyday life. Students are introduced to theories of signs and meaning, as well as how language both shapes and is shaped by social practices. By the end of the course, students are expected to analyze language as a fundamental element of culture.

Economic Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course explores how humans manage natural resources and their environment to meet their needs. Topics include production, distribution, consumption, and the social impacts of economic activities in local, national, and global contexts. Students are expected to understand economic activity as a cultural phenomenon that shapes social structures.

Anthropology of Ethnicity (3 Credits)

This course examines the dynamics of relationships between ethnic groups in plural societies. Students are introduced to concepts of ethnicity, identity symbols, and the role of social, political, economic, and religious factors in shaping interethnic relations. Through ethnographic studies, students are expected to analyze issues of ethnicity in Indonesia and beyond.

Social Organization and Kinship Systems (3 Credits)

This course explores the foundations of kinship relations and social organization across different contexts. Topics include contemporary issues such as gender, migration, health, diaspora, and democracy. Students are expected to understand the diversity of kinship forms and social organization, as well as their implications in modern life.

Classical Anthropological Theory (3 Credits)

This course introduces foundational theories in anthropology through thinkers such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Émile Durkheim. Students examine how these ideas shaped early anthropological paradigms. By the end, students are expected to connect classical theories with developments in ethnography and contemporary anthropology.

Environment, Humans, and the Web of Life (3 Credits)

This course examines the reciprocal relationship between humans and the non-human environment. Students explore cultural ecology, political ecology, and environmental semiotics. By the end of the course, students are expected to analyze human–environment interactions as interconnected social-ecological systems.

Anthropology and World Systems (3 Credits)

This course discusses capitalism, colonialism, and world systems as key frameworks for understanding contemporary societies. Students are introduced to thinkers such as Immanuel Wallerstein and Eric Wolf. By the end, students are expected to analyze global dynamics through an anthropological lens.

Religion and Magic in Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course introduces anthropological perspectives on religious practices. Topics include myth, magic, animism, ritual, symbols, and religious behavior across societies. Students are expected to understand and analyze the diversity of religious practices across cultures.

Anthropology of Power (3 Credits)

This course explores various concepts of power in anthropology, both repressive and productive. It covers perspectives from Weberian, Marxist, Foucauldian, and feminist theories. Students are expected to analyze how power operates in social life through an anthropological framework.

Cultural Continuity and Transformation (3 Credits)

This course examines theories of cultural change, including assimilation, adoption, and incorporation. Students engage with thinkers such as Marshall Sahlins and Joel Robbins. By the end, students are expected to understand cultural transformation and its relevance to ethnographic studies and social practice.

Mobility, Spatiality, and Circulation (3 Credits)

This course highlights the dynamics of the movement of people, ideas, and social practices in a global context. Students are introduced to the “mobile turn” in social theory and critiques of conservative understandings of power. By the end, students are expected to analyze mobility in everyday life.

Anthropological Research Methods (4 Credits)

This course trains students to conduct ethnographic research. Topics include participant observation, in-depth interviews, multi-sited ethnography, autoethnography, collaborative ethnography, and digital ethnography. Students are expected to design and carry out field research in accordance with anthropological standards.

Applied Anthropology (3 Credits)

This course introduces the application of anthropology in development and public policy contexts. Students learn about needs assessment, program evaluation, advocacy, and professional ethics. By the end, students are expected to use anthropology to understand and address contemporary social issues.

Facilitation Skills Practicum (3 Credits)

This course develops students’ facilitation skills to support social change. Students learn practical techniques for working with communities. By the end, they are expected to be prepared to act as facilitators in both research and community engagement.

Final Project (4 Credits)

This course offers a pathway for completing the program through a final project. Students develop an academic work that integrates anthropological theory and methods in an applied context. With faculty supervision, students are expected to produce a practical and meaningful project.

Undergraduate Thesis (6 Credits)

This course is a completion pathway through an ethnography-based thesis. Students conduct fieldwork, analyze data, and produce a scholarly work according to academic standards. With faculty guidance, students are expected to produce a thesis that strengthens their capacity as anthropologists.

Elective Course

Audiovisual Data Processing Practicum (2 Credits)

This course trains students to develop skills in processing audiovisual data in anthropological research. Students will learn recording techniques, field documentation, documentary video production, and visual methods such as photovoice. With these skills, students are expected to utilize audiovisual media both as an analytical tool and as a means of social facilitation.

Archival Data Processing Practicum (2 Credits)

This course introduces the use of archives as methods, perspectives, and objects of study in anthropology. Students will learn how to trace historical archives, analyze them critically, and connect them with contemporary research. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand how archives serve as important sources in constructing social and cultural narratives.

Anthropology of Business (3 Credits)

This course explores the contribution of anthropology in understanding business practices and organizations. Students will be introduced to anthropological perspectives in analyzing companies, enterprises, and labor relations. Through this course, students are expected to see business not only as an economic activity but also as a complex cultural phenomenon.

Marketing Ethnography Practicum (3 Credits)

This course provides methodological skills for conducting ethnography in marketing studies. Students will learn to analyze consumer behavior, cultural approaches in marketing, and the role of social media in understanding market segments. These skills will enable students to connect marketing strategies with cultural insights.

Design Anthropology Practicum (3 Credits)

This course introduces the relationship between anthropology and design practices. Students will study design thinking concepts, anthropological research in planning, and the role of anthropologists as collaborators in design. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop a critical perspective on design and actively engage in creative processes.

Advocacy Practicum (3 Credits)

This course equips students with theories and practices of advocacy from an anthropological perspective. Students will learn strategies, techniques, and tools used in designing and implementing social advocacy. Through a combination of classroom discussions and field practice, students are expected to become facilitators of advocacy-based social change.

Social Innovation Practicum (3 Credits)

This course trains students in social engineering techniques relevant to community interventions. Students will learn methods such as stakeholder mapping, rapid rural appraisal, and focus group discussions to promote social innovation. By the end of the course, students are expected to design creative and applicable anthropology-based intervention programs.

Community Empowerment Practicum (3 Credits)

This course prepares students to become facilitators in community empowerment. Students are introduced to anthropological perspectives on the scope, limitations, and strategies of community engagement. Through field practice, students are expected to apply empowerment knowledge and skills to support social transformation.

Anthropology Internship 1 (6 Credits)

This course is a conversion of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program in the form of internships outside campus. Students have the opportunity to apply anthropological knowledge in real work settings using competency-based professional assessment. This experience is expected to enhance practical skills and expand professional networks.

Anthropology Internship 2 (6 Credits)

This course is part of the MBKM internship program conducted outside campus. Students apply anthropological knowledge in real-world settings with competency-based evaluation. Through this experience, students are expected to strengthen practical skills and broaden their professional networks.

Anthropology Internship 3 (5 Credits)

This course is part of the MBKM internship program conducted outside campus. Students gain hands-on experience applying anthropology in professional environments. This course aims to further develop practical competencies and professional connections.

Anthropology Internship 4 (3 Credits)

This course is part of the MBKM internship program conducted outside campus. Students continue to apply anthropological knowledge in real work environments. The course supports the development of applied skills and professional networking.

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