Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (ANTH40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of contemporary research concerns in social and cultural anthropology. Through the critical and comparative reading of anthropological texts, students should not only become familiar with current theoretical and methodological issues, but should also develop an understanding of how these concerns have developed historically in the discipline.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- have an awareness of the main traditions of anthropology in Britain, the United States and Europe;
- have an acquaintance with fundamental problems in the philosophy of anthropology and with the relation between theory and method in ethnographic research and reporting;
- have examined a selected number of critical debates in 20th century anthropology that continue to shape the discipline;
- have an acquaintance with some fundamental philosophical concerns anthropology, particularly regarding the relation between theory and method in the research process;
- have considered how their own research interests may be shaped by contemporary and historical debates covered in the semester.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- have practice in conducting independent research and speaking articulately;
- have practice in writing clearly in a variety of formats 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: 30 October 2023
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: 30 October 2023
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A critical evaluation
| During the teaching period | 20% |
A contribution to a collaborative online blog
| During the examination period | 80% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in class is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 30 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Debra McDougall Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3 hour seminar per week in Weeks 2 - 9 of Semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Anthropology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS 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: 30 October 2023