ANTH 2041 - Subculture to Pop Culture: Fans, Fashion & Music
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 2041 Course Subculture to Pop Culture: Fans, Fashion & Music 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 Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Assessment Active Participation, Quiz, Group Research Assignment, Final Essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rodger
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Understand theories and methods used in socio-cultural anthropology and apply this knowledge to contemporary examples in the fields of music, media and materialculture studies 2 Evaluate central themes, propositions and concepts in the anthropology of popular culture demonstrating creative / critical thinking, and, problem solving skills 3 Recognise the important role that social and cultural factors play in shaping people’s uses and understandings of music, media and material culture in diverses ettings around the world 4 Display communication skills in both individual and group work, including the capacity to work in a team and to effectively use different media to convey ideas andinformation 5 Navigate and use relevant digital technologies and forms of communication (i.e. ICT-based devices, software, video / power-point presentations, online quizzes, email) 6 Illustrate digital information and media literacy by finding, evaluating, and, presenting digital information from both academic and other sources like social media 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,3 Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
N/A Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4,5,6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All required resources for this course will be made available on MyUni.
Weekly required and recommended readings will be provided electronically and will be accessible at the beginning of semester.
Lectures will be given in person but materials (audio-recording and powerpoint slides) will also be posted weekly on MyUni to be accessed remotely.
No text books or other materials are required.Recommended Resources
Recommended resources will be provided electronically via MyUni or in-class (e.g. essay writing guides, writing in first person in Anthropology guide).Online Learning
This course will make use of the online learning tool MyUni as a platform for learning in the course including; making announcements, providing an online discussion board, making all course material and assignments available (e.g. reading list, lecture recordings / powerpoints etc).
All assessment tasks will be submitted (e.g. written work, group presentation) or completed (e.g. quiz) electronically via MyUni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The learning and teaching mode for this course is based around weekly ‘themes’ where a specific topic is explored in both the readings and weekly lecture or other activity.
Insights from the lecture / readings are further developed in two hour weekly workshops where students discuss the content and complete tasks (e.g. go on a tour of street art / public art, watch short documentaries / clips, engage in debates, work through questions in small groups, reflect on their own experience and so on). As such, workshop participation forms an essential part of this course.
The learning mode in this course is influenced by active learning (learning through doing) with an emphasis on real-life scenarios and examples.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Contact Hours (Formal / Structured workload) = 3 Hours
Lectures: 1 hour per week
Workshop: 2 hours per week
Research, reading and preparation for workshop and assessment (Unstructured work load):
Workshop preparation (reading): between 3-4 hours per week
Preparation for assignments and reading supplementary readings: 5-7 hours per week (average)Learning Activities Summary
Rough Lecture Plan / Weekly Themes
Note: This is a broad overview and the order of themes / topics covered may change. Check MyUni for the most up to date information.
Week One - Orientations: Anthropology, Ethnographic Methods and Sub / Pop Cultures
Week Two - Subcultural Histories: Chicago School to BCCCS and Beyond
Week Three - New Terms, New Technologies: Post-Subcultures and the Digital Turn
Week Four - Graffiti Writers: Research Methods, Power and Place
Week Five - Material and Digital Cultures: Consuming Music, Collapsing Subcultures?
Week Six - Fandom in Anthropology
Week Seven - Fashion, Gender and Embodiment: Footwear from High Heels to Sneakers
Week Eight - Adorning Bodies: Tattooing and Sub / Self-cultural Expression
Week Nine - Group Project Presentations / Discussion [Fandom or Subculture]
Week Ten - Too Old to Skate?: Subcultures and Ageing
Week Eleven - Essay Writing Lecture - End of Lectures / Workshops. Individual Essay Consultations available.
Week Twelve - Independent Essay Writing. Individual Essay Consultations available.Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment for this course has four components:
(1) Quizzes x 2 (10% each)
(2) Active Participation (Workshop)
(3) Group Research Project (Fandom or Subculture)
(4) Final Research Essay
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Quizzes Formative and Summative TBA 10% x 2 Active Participation (Workshop) Formative and Summative Ongoing 10% Group Research Project (Fandom or Subculture) Summative Group Charter and Project Plan due before mid-semester break.
Group project due in Week 9 [TBC]30% total
(5% Group Charter and Project Plan, 25% Final Group Project)Final Research Essay Summative TBA - End of semester 40%
Quizzes: Students complete online quizzes that will cover key concepts discussed in course readings.
Group Research Project: Students will work in small groups of 3-6 students to research a fan community or subculture that they select. Both the planning (Group Charter and Plan 5%) and final product (in-class oral presentation or online power-point presentation / video – 25%) will be assessed. 30% total weighting.
Active Participation (Workshop): Students preparation for workshops and contributions to class discussion / activities will be assessed.
Final Research Essay: Students will write a research essay that addresses one of the course topics.
Assessment Related Requirements
There are no hurdle requirements for this course (e.g. you do not need to pass / submit each component to pass the course overall).Assessment Detail
Submission
All written assignments must be submitted electronically via Turnitin using the MyUni website.
Extensions:
There will be no extensions for any assessment tasks (e.g. quizzes, group presentations, written assignments) without adequate documentation. You must seek extensions before the due date. Communication with your course co-ordinator or tutor is critical!
Note: If you have an access plan the rules for extensions are different. You should discuss with your course co-ordinator or tutor at the beginning of semester.
All students are encouraged to read through the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy: for further information about the extensions procedure.
In brief, you need to submit an Application for Assessment Extension form BEFORE the due date and with the relevant supporting documentation that applies to your situation.
In many cases this involves getting a suitable person (i.e. medical practitioner, counsellor) to fill out a section of the form. A medical certificate alone is insufficient. Please remember to bring a copy of the form if you have an appointment with a GP etc.
A copy of the form can be downloaded here and will also be available on My Uni:
Here are some of the important details:
• Modified Arrangements will not be granted for Circumstances such as, but not limited to, the following (see clause c):
i. balancing workloads from other units of study, disciplines or faculties;
ii. personal commitments or events such as international travel, holidays or weddings;
iii. temporary minor ailments such as colds, minor respiratory infections, headaches or minor gastric upsets;
iv. stress or anxiety normally associated with examinations, required assessment tasks or any aspect of course work;
v. misreading or misunderstanding of the examination timetable.
• Course co-ordinators can only give extensions of 10 business days. Longer time frames need to be approved by the Head of School.
Late Penalties:
2 marks will be deducted from late work if it is not received/completed by the advised time on the due date.
You will be penalised a further 2 marks for each additional day that the work is overdue.
Assessment tasks that are more than 7 days overdue will not be graded and will receive a zero mark.
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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