ANTH 1104 - People, Cultures, Societies: Doing Anthropology
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 1104 Course People, Cultures, Societies: Doing Anthropology Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Active Participation, Practical Exercise 1, Practical Exercise 2, 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 be able to apply these approaches to contemporary social situations / cultural contexts 2 Develop knowledge of and insight into the key issues and concerns of socio-cultural anthropology, in particular, an understanding of cultural relativism and ethical research practices 3 Evaluate central themes, propositions and concepts in socio-cultural anthropology demonstrating creative / critical thinking, and, problem solving skills 4 Comprehend the diversity of human social and cultural contexts and practices 5 Display communication skills in both individual and collaborative contexts including the ability to effectively use different media to convey ideas and information 6 Navigate and use relevant digital technologies and forms of communication (i.e. ICT-based devices, software, online quizzes, email). 7 Illustrate digital information literacy by finding and evaluating digital information (for example, effectively using the library catalogue and other academic databasesto locate and analyse scholarly sources). University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University 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.
1,2,3,4 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.
1,2,3,4 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.
5,6 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.
6,7 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.
2,4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1,2,4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
6,7 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 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 required readings for each week or for use in developing and researching assessments, recommended readings have been suggested for each week. These will also be available electronically on MyUni.
Online Learning
Lectures will be recorded each week and audio-recordings and powerpoint slides will be made available online via MyUni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures provide the basic intellectual and analytic content of the course (by modelling an anthropological style of enquiry). These are supported by problem-solving tutorials developing and expanding upon the material covered in lectures.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2-hour lecture 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
NOTE: This schedule is a rough guide only and may change. For the most up to date information please check MyUni.Schedule Week 1 Anthropology Basics and the Making of Uncommon Sense Week 2 Being There: Methods and Locations Week 3 Being Here: Participant Observation Exercise Week 4 Gift-Giving and Exchange [Ethnographic Film: ‘The Kawelka: Ongka’s Big Moka’ (1974)] Week 5 Kinship and Relatedness: Kinship Diagram / Interview Exercise Week 6 Globalisation, Authenticity and Tradition [Hip Hop Culture] Week 7 Anthropology of Shopping Week 8 Ritual and Rites of Passage Week 9 Indigenous Knowledges, Ethics and Representation [Museum Anthropology] Week 10 Non-teaching week [Public Holiday] Essay Writing Resources Week 11 Anthropological Futures [Activism, Creative and Public Anthropology, Careers] Week 12 Non-teaching week [Independent Essay Writing / Time for Consultations] Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University'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
Assessment task Task type Due Weighting Course learning outcomes Active participation Formative and summative Ongoing throughout semester 10% 1-7 Quiz based on weekly readings Summative Before census date (Week 4) 10% 1-5, 7 Practical Exercise Part 1 [Fieldnotes or Kinship Diagram] Summative Before mid semester break 5% 1-5, 7 Practical Excercise Part 2 [1200 word Fieldnote or Kinship Reflection] Summative Before mid semester break 35% 1-5, 7 1400 word Final Essay Summative To be advised - anticipated after Week 12 (end of course) 40% 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 at the start of semester (including late penalities etc.).
Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
All written assignments and quizzes must be submitted / completed using MyUni.
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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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