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The Anthropology of Development (DEVT90056)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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July
Overview
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Social Anthropology consists of the cross-cultural understanding of humankind largely through ethnographic research and analysis. This subject offers an advanced introduction to the Anthropology of Development. It considers, in turn: anthropological critiques of Development culture, assumptions, models and policies; the efforts of anthropologists to place the experiences and viewpoints of ordinary people in sites of Development at the centre of Development research and practice; and key ideas in the Anthropology of Development – from the ‘sub-culture of poverty’ thesis to economic substantivism to Dependency and World Systems Theory, and to Post-Structuralist approaches to understanding Development. Team taught, the Anthropology of Development explores these issues through a range of ethnographic case studies from Africa; Central & Eastern Europe; Latin America, South Asia, and South East Asia.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should have:
- an understanding of the anthropological perspective;
- advanced understanding of the history of Anthropology in Development Studies and Development practice;
- advanced understanding of anthropological critiques of and within Development Studies and Development practice;
- advanced understanding of the main theories, concepts and debates in the Anthropology of Development; and
- an understanding of core anthropological and ethnographic studies for Development Studies of Africa; Central & Eastern Europe; Latin America, South Asia, and South East Asia.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- exercise critical analytical skills;
- apply research skills;
- demonstrate ability in making oral presentations; and
- demonstrate skills in working independently and being members of a team.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 group presentation, of 1,500 words per student (30%), due during the intensive teaching period.
- A 3,500-word research essay (70%), due 6 weeks after the intensive teaching period.
Hurdle: Students must attend 100% of classes to pass this subject, and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Anne Decobert Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours: This subject will be delivered intensively from 10:00am - 4:00pm, with seminars over five consecutive days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 26 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 23 July 2019 Census date 2 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 August 2019 Assessment period ends 6 September 2019 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught intensively in July.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022