ANTH 2037 - Anthropology of Emotion, Mind and Person
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 2037 Course Anthropology of Emotion, Mind and Person 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 Prerequisites 12 units of Level I Humanities/Social Sciences courses Incompatible ANTH 2023 or ANTH 3023 Assessment Workshop participation, presentation, essays Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Rodney Lucas
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 Recognise elements of the anthropological study of mind, consciousness, emotion and personhood 2 Develop an understanding of key concepts in the long history of anthropological enquiry into these topics 3 Distinguish different disciplinary approaches to these topics 4 Become familiar with anthropological literature, analytic frameworks and research methods in relation to these topics 5 Demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically about these topics 6 Better understand contemporary Western knowledge and practice as cultural phenomena 7 Locate notions of emotion, mind and person in our own society and our own lives, and to think more deeply and analytically about that social location 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3, 4,5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5, 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6, 7 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is a Reading Book for this course. It will be available for purchase from the Image and Copy Centre, Level 1, Hughes Building from the start of semester. The Reading Book consists of a copy of the Course Outline and the essential readings for each tutorial week as listed in the course structure.
Most of these essential readings will also be available via electronic links in MyUni (subject to copyright).
PowerPoint slides and audio tapes of lectures will be available through MyUni.Recommended Resources
For those who wish to read beyond the essential reading for each week or for use in developing and researching assignments, supplementary readings will be suggested for each week. These will be listed in the detailed Course Outline and some will be available through MyUni (subject to copyright).
Please see Helen Attar, Research Librarian for Anthropology, for further enquiries about anthropological sources online and in the library. Contact details: tel: 8313 5345; email: helen.attar@adelaide.edu.au.Online Learning
Lectures will be recorded each week and made available on MyUni. Course lecture PowerPoints and additional notes or references will also be made available on MyUni after the relevant lecture. The PowerPoints only refer to the main points or issues raised in the lectures and are not a substitute for attending lectures.
Folders will be set up in MyUni for weekly ePosts which provide a place for students to respond to readings and engage with each other in discussion and debate. These will form a part of course assessment. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures are held weekly. They are an essential part of the course, and will provide the background, theoretical basis and ethnographic material central to the topic. They will be complementary to the tutorials and will not necessarily cover the same ground.
Tutorial/workshops are held weekly for 2 hours and provide an opportunity to expand on some of the material in lectures, and to discuss and debate aspects of the reading material.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour seminar (or equivalent) per week 24 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 Introduction Week 2 Mind and Society: Durkheim & Levi-Strauss Week 3 Debates on Language and Perception Week 4 Consciousness, Altered Consciousness, Trance & Possession Week 5 Mind, Body & Phenomenology Week 6 Problematic Minds: a cross-cultural case study of schizophrenia Week 7 Culture & Personality: the case of Bali Week 8 Emotion, culture & the body Week 9 Emotion: Managing Hearts Week 10 Body and/of emotion Week 11 Ego-centric and socio-centric personhood Week 12 Being a ‘person’: the beginnings and ends of life -
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 Weighting Course Learning Outcome Seminar participation Formative and Summative 10% 1 Seminar presentation Formative and Summative 20% 2, 3, 4 5 x e-posts Formative and Summative 10% 4, 5 1500 word research proposal Formative and Summative 20% 1, 3, 4, 5 2500 word research essay Summative 40% 5, 6, 7 Assessment Related Requirements
Seminar Participation
Failure to attend more than 2 workshops without adequate documentation (eg a medical or counselling certificate) will result in 0% for the participation mark.
Seminar Presentation
Each student will be required to do a presentation to his/her seminar. This will be presented as a group, i.e. with 1, 2, or 3 other workshop participants. The presentation is not an optional component; it can not be substituted with an essay or an exam.Assessment Detail
Seminar Participation: Students will be evaluated on their familiarity with the required readings, their preparation for and leadership in discussions, their role in group presentations, and their general class participation. The participation mark is not simply a numeric rendering of how many workshops a student has attended. All students are expected to participate in seminar discussions and to act professionally throughout the semester, which includes regularly attending class, arriving to class on time, and being respectful to all seminar members - 10% weighting.
Seminar Presentation: Basic elements of a presentation include: a clear, concise summary of the topic(s) raised by the reading materials; discussion of why it might be an interesting/relevant/important topic to study; highlight what you’ve learned from the materials – what was interesting, challenging or difficult - 20% weighting.
ePosts: Each posting should be a short (c.150-200 words) but coherent paragraph that follows one of two formats:1) Close reading: Identify a passage from one of the readings that either interests and excites you, or annoys and frustrates you; briefly explain how or why it does so; and pose a question that might help move discussion forward to follow your inspiration, or address your frustration.2) Context: Write a short paragraph situating the week’s readings within the context of the course as a whole: what new elements do they bring to the topic? Which previous readings do they build upon, which do they forget? How do they speak to themes emerging in class discussion?Individual postings will not be graded, but the number from each student will be recorded and a grade assigned accordingly (2% x 5 = 10% of total grade).
1500 word Research proposal: comprising title of the proposed project, a 500 word summary outlining the basic details of the project, an annotated bibliography - 20% weighting.
2500 research essay: an essay based on students' research and research proposal - 40% weighting.
Submission
All assignments in this course must be submitted online via the relevant MyUni course site.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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