ant1cag culture and globalisation
CULTURE AND GLOBALISATION: INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
ANT1CAG
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Anthropology is the study of different ways of life with the aim of understanding what it means to be human. Students taking this subject are introduced to anthropology by focusing on global change and its impact on societies worldwide. How do capitalism, consumerism and globalisation affect different societies? What are the causes and effects of global problems such as racism, over-population, war and climate change? How can anthropology contribute to issues such as human rights, peace, and sustainability? As well as developing an informed and critical outlook on their own social worlds, students will gain skills relevant in a multicultural and global setting. Students are introduced to key concepts in anthropology, such as culture and identity, and the methods and theories anthropologists have used to understand human societies. Some of the more controversial aspects of anthropology are explored, as are the exciting possibilities emerging for anthropology in the 21st century.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHelen Lee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at first year for an Anthropology major in the Bachelor of Arts degree (ABA); core subject at first year in the Bachelor of International Development degree (ABID); core subject at first year for an International Development major.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a critical anthropological perspective to global issues and problems
- Activities:
- Essay, tutorial exercises, quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Apply knowledge of anthropological issues to solve problems
- Activities:
- Tutorial exercises, quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Evaluate literature relevant to a topic in anthropology
- Activities:
- Essay, tutorial exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Participate in a group discussions about anthropological concepts, theories and perspectives on global issues
- Activities:
- Tutorial exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Summarise and research knowledge about global issues
- Activities:
- Essay, tutorial exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Write reflectively about global issues from anthropological perspectives
- Activities:
- Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Lee
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"There will be a further one hour per week of other activities including online and fieldwork"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial exercises (1,500-word equivalent) | 30 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 06, 03, 05, 02, 01 | |
| online quizzes (1,000-word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 |