ANTH 2041 - Popular Culture: Passion, Style, Vibe
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 2041 Course Popular Culture: Passion, Style, Vibe 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 1 Arts courses Incompatible ANTH 2022 or ANTH 3022 Assessment Attendance, presentations, essays Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rodger
Dr Andrew SkuseCourse 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 Develop an understanding of the broad nature and theories of the anthropological analysis of popular culture 2 Deepen knowledge of and insight into key issues concerning the study of popular culture in anthropology 3 Obtain the ability to understand and apply key theoretical approaches to ethnographic representations of contemporary popular culture like music, shopping and art 4 Develop the ability to critically evaluate central themes, propositions and concepts in the anthropology of popular culture 5 Develop the skills to work collaboratively in teams as well as individually in a learning and research environment 6 Foster an interest in and commitment to continuous learning and social scientific research 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) 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
5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
5.6 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
1,2,3 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
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
A book of readings will be made available from the Image and Copy Centre for online purchase. These and other resources will also be available via MyUniRecommended Resources
The references provided in the book of readings and others sourced from the course profile will be the recommended resources for this courseOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is based on participation and attendance in lectures and workshops on a weekly basisWorkload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
Lecture Plan:
Week One - Introducing Popular Culture
Week Two - Popular Consumption: from domination to resistance
Week Three - From Text to Contexts: ethnographical approaches to popular cultural forms and global consumption
Week Four - Research Activity - exploring 'art' in the city of Adelaide
Week Five - Shopping: the treat, thrift and the sacrifice
Week Six - Subcultural expressions
Week Seven - Fashion and Style
Week Eight - Technology and Culture: emergent social forms
Week Nine - Disposing Culture: popular objects in transition
Week Ten - Researching Popular Culture
Week Eleven - Essay preparationSmall Group Discovery Experience
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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
The assessment fort his course has four components:
Workshop Participation and Attendance
Research Activity
SGDE Group Project
Research EssayAssessment Detail
Workshop Participation and Attendance 10%
SGDE Group Project 25%
Research Activity 25%
Research Essay 40%
Submission
No information currently available.
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.
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