Critical Anthropological Theory (ANTH40011)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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While ethnography as method is the most distinguishing feature of anthropology, ethnographic practice has always taken place in continual conversation with theory. Just as theoretical and philosophical considerations sometimes guide and generate particular ethnographic orientations and issues, sometimes ethnographic practices generate theoretical developments that have had repercussions well beyond anthropology. This subject explores various important moments in the ethnographic generation of theory that has occurred throughout the history of anthropology. It examines in some details the ethnographic texts where the theories were first developed.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Develop a critical appreciation of the way key theories have been generated through ethnographic practice;
- Acquire the capacity to capture and appreciate layers of theoretical issues that arise while reading anthropological texts;
- Develop the ability to communicate and make use of complex theoretical ideas orally and in writing;
- Develop the skill of making theory speak to empirical ethnographic research
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ANTH30015
Recommended background knowledge
Anthropology at Levels 1 & 2
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 1,500 word essay (30%) due in the 2nd week of the intensive teaching period
- A 3,500 word essay (70%) due 3 weeks after the conclusion of the intensive teaching period
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of seminars 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Ghassan Hage Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours: 2 x 3-hour seminars per week in Weeks 2 - 5 of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 August 2019 to 30 August 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 16 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 September 2019 Assessment period ends 27 September 2019 August contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022