KINSHIP, GENDER AND MARRIAGE
ANT3KAM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Anthropologists have long been fascinated by kinship and marriage, which are central to human social organisation and to relationships of gender and power. In this subject we look at how anthropological approaches to these forms of relationships have changed over time and critically assess recent work in this field. We examine the role and significance of kinship and marriage in many different societies, looking at the diverse ways humans create families, and topics such as the concept of love and the darker side of kinship - family violence. The future of kinship and marriage will also be considered in the light of continuing social change and the development of new reproductive technologies.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAidan Craney
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLectures; tutorial exercises; genealogical exercise; films and online content; tutorial discussions and essay
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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Prerequisites Students are required to have passed 2 subjects totalling 30 credit points at second year level
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsANT2KAM
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, LTU Term 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAidan Craney
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 5 - 6
Three 2.00 h block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
This face-to-face workshop is optional for those who would like to deepen their understanding of each topic. Discussions will be based on the lecture, online activities and reading of each module, so students are expected to complete them before coming to the block mode workshop.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 7
Ten 2.00 h unscheduled online class per study period from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.
Each module is comprised of one hour online recorded lecture and one hour online activity. In addition, students are expected to undertake reading for each module.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Online quizzes (1250 words equivalent) Quiz questions based on online recorded lectures, readings and online activities. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2,000-word essay Essay to be submitted via Turnitin | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One genealogical exercise (750 words equivalent) Genealogical exercise to be submitted online | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |