CORE ISSUES IN ANTHROPOLOGY

ANT2CIA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject we explore the practical, theoretical and ethical advances of this vibrant discipline, from exotic Victorian beginnings to present-day engagements with globally important topics such as poverty and inequality, cultural identity and nationalism, gender-based violence and human rights. In doing so we learn how the study of culture, identity and human behaviour can be critically and meaningfully employed to positively transform the world share. We especially aim to consolidate, enhance and expand on what students have learned in first year anthropology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: John Taylor

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: ANT1CAG or ANT1FET and 15cp of first-year Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, or co-ordinator's approval. Core subject at second year level for anthropology major.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ANT3CIA

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Core second-year subject for the Anthropology major in the Bachelor of Arts degree at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	History and Theory in Anthropology	Recommended	Barnard, Alan, 2000	CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Taylor

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
in-class tests(1,000-word equivalent)		25
one 2,000-word essay		50
one in-class group presentation (1,000-word equivalent)		25