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ANTH 1104 - Foundations of Social Anthropology: People and Culture

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

This course provides an introduction to fundamental areas of inquiry in social anthropology. It examines essential aspects of human social life from a cross-cultural perspective, which is one of the defining characteristics of anthropology. This course aims to show how anthropologists came to analyse human social life in the way they did, how this has changed over time, and how we can make use of this knowledge to inform the critical analysis of contemporary societies, including present-day 最新糖心Vlog. We explore the history of the discipline of anthropology, discuss important anthropological texts and examine how anthropologists have sought to understand key features of social life. The course explores how anthropology provides powerful perspectives on such things as exchange (gift-giving), language, thought, nature, friendship and gender as distinctly social phenomena. Examples used in the course cover a broad range of cultural contexts; from Museum anthropology to authenticity in the 最新糖心Vlogn Hip Hop scene.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ANTH 1104
    Course Foundations of Social Anthropology: People and Culture
    Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assessment Essays, tutorial papers, tutorial presentation/participation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rodger

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1 Understand the broad nature and theories of social anthropology
    2 Develop knowledge of and insight into the key issues and concerns of social anthropology
    3 Understand and apply key theoretical approaches to contemporary social situations
    4 Critically evaluate central themes, propositions and concepts in social anthropology
    5 Comprehend the diversity of human social and cultural contexts and practices
    6 Display the skills to work collaboratively in teams as well as individually in a learning and research environment
    7 Manifest an interest in and commitment to continuous learning and social scientific research
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    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    3, 4
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    6
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    6, 7
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1, 2, 5
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    All required readings for the course will be available electronically via the course page on MyUni. 

    No other resources are required. 
    Recommended Resources
    For those who wish to read beyond the essential readings for each week or for use in developing and researching assessments, supplementary readings have been suggested for each week.  These will be available electronically on MyUni.


    Online Learning
    Lectures will be recorded each week and made available online via MyUni. Lecture PowerPoints and additional notes or references will also be made available on MyUni after the relevant lecture. The PowerPoint slides refer only to the main points or issues raised in the lectures and are not a substitute for attending lectures. Readings will be available electronically through MyUni, subject to copyright and other restrictions.  Essay guidelines will also be made available on MyUni, as will any adjustments made to lecture and tutorial times or locations (or cancellations) and other announcements.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lectures supported by problem-solving tutorial developing and extending the material covered in lectures.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    2 x 1-hour lectures per week (or equivalent) 24 hours per semester
    1 x 1-hour tutorial per week (or equivalent) 12 hours per semester
    6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester
    2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester
    2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester
    TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 HOURS PER SEMESTER
    Learning Activities Summary
    Schedule
    Week 1 Defining Anthropology Outlining Course Structure
    Week 2 Methods Fieldwork
    Week 3 Library Skills  Library Skills
    Week 4 An Anthropologist at the Museum Flipped Lecture (Bring Museum Activity)
    Week 5 Gift or Commodity? Analysing Exchange First Assignment Breakdown
    Week 6 The Authenticity Trap Authenticity in the 最新糖心Vlogn Hip Hop Scene
    Week 7 Essay Planning Week  Essay Planning Week 
    Week 8 Culture, Thought and Language Classification and Categories
    Week 9 Mead vs Freeman (Nature/Nurture) Gendered Fields
    Week 10 Anthropology and Kinship Technology and Relatedness
    Week 11 Van Gennep & Turner Contemporary Rites
    Week 12 What Else Can an Anthropologist Do? No Lecture
    NOTE: This lecture schedule is a rough guide only and may change. For the most up to date information please check MyUni (Canvas).
    Specific Course Requirements
    None
    Small Group Discovery Experience
    None (occurs at the same time as The Enquiring Mind).
  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome
    Active participation Formative

    Ongoing throughout semester

    10% 1-5, 7
    Quiz Formative and summative

    Week 5

    5% 1-5, 7
    Group presentation Formative and summative To be scheduled during tutorials 10% 1-7 (in particular 6)
    Minor essay Formative and summative To be advised - anticipated before mid semester break 30% 1-5, 7
    Major essay  Summative To be advised - anticipated after Week 12 (end of course) 45% 1-5, 7
    Assessment Related Requirements
    • Examinations will not form part of the assesment for this course. 
    • There are no hurdle requirements for this course (no assessments that must be completed with a minimum grade in order to pass the course overall). 
    • Self and peer assessment will not be used in this course. 
    • Extensive information about the individual requirements for all assessment tasks will be provided on MyUni (Canvas) at the start of semester (including late penalities etc.).
    Assessment Detail
    Detailed information about each assessment task will be provided on MyUni.
    Submission
    All assignments must be submitted on-line via Turnitin. Assignments submitted more than two weeks after the due date without an approved extension will not be accepted or assessed.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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