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Anthropology of Kinship and Family (ANTH30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Kinship studies has a long, important and contentious history in Anthropology. Drawing on this historical legacy this subject applies both classic and contemporary anthropological theories of family, kinship and social relatedness to a range of ethnographic case studies. The subject addresses three inter-related themes. Firstly, there is an anthropological focus on the links that exist between kinship and the nation-state in terms of national identity, ethnicity, migration and state policy. Secondly, the subject considers yet complicates imaginings of blood ties and biogenetic substance by examining the influences of black magic, ghost marriages, Skype, spiritual conception, milk, guns, deities, surrogate mothers and medical practitioners in the shaping of kin ties today. Finally, there is a focus on continuity and social change and the ways in which the meaning of family, kinship and social relationships are transformed or otherwise by new reproductive and genetic technologies, polygamy, same-sex relationships, friendships and the influence of internet and mobile-phone based forms of communication.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate a critical, cross-cultural understanding of anthropological perspectives on family, kinship and social relatedness
- Develop a reflexive appreciation of the meaning of family, kinship and social relations in the context of their own lives
- Develop an appreciation of the interplay between theory and ethnography inquiry
- Be able to communicate effectively in written and oral formats
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed ANTH30004 Anthropology of Kinship and Family are not permitted to enrol in this subject
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge gained in completing any one (12.5 points) of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANTH10001 | Anthropology: Studying Human Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANTH20001 | Keeping the Body in Mind | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANTH20007 | Working with Value | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANTH20012 | Engaging the World in Theory & Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANTH20006 | Culture Change and Protest Movements | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
ANTH20008 | Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANTH20011 | Ethnic Nationalism and the Modern World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOTH20002 | Modernity: Foundations of Sociology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOTH20003 | Social Theory and Political Analysis | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
ANTH20012 | Engaging the World in Theory & Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2000 word research essay (50%) due during the semester.
- A 2000 word research essay (50%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Debra McDougall Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The lecture and tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course U21 Diploma in Global Issues Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Anthropology Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Gender Studies Major Gender Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Anthropology Major Anthropology Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Anthropology Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Anthropology Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Gender Studies Breadth Track Anthropology - self and society - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024