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Reading Anthropology (ANTH40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This is a special study based on intensive reading selected from teaching interests within the program covering a subject not already taken or extending knowledge within a subject already studied. This subject should facilitate the student's powers of independent inquiry. develop initiative in self-directed research. increase understanding of an area of anthropology not previously studied, or advance understanding of an area of already established knowledge.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- demonstrate developed powers of independent inquiry;
- show initiative in self-directed research;
- have increased understanding of an area of anthropology not previously studied or advance understanding of an area already established knowledge.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have practice in conducting independent research using a variety of sources and methods;
- have practice in bibliographic methods, writing clearly and succinctly and reading with attention to detail;
- have experience of systematically evaluating a body of empirical data and identifying its theoretical context;
- have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;
- have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Anthropology at undergraduate level
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 5000-word essay (100%) due during the examination period.
- 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. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Paul Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students require approval from the Anthropology Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Program Coordinator to enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be suggested by the supervisor.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation Anthropology Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Anthropology Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Anthropology - Links to additional information
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022