ANTH 4001 - Honours Anthropological Theory
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 4001 Course Honours Anthropological Theory Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completed degree (72 units) with a 24 unit major in Anthropology Restrictions Available only to students admitted to the relevant Honours program Assessment 6000 word essay (100%) 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
1 To provide students with an understanding of the major theoretical developments and paradigms which have shaped the modern
discipline of Anthropology.2 To encourage students to critically engage with and reflect on what ‘theory’ is and does in Anthropology. 3 To encourage students to critically engage with the kinds of knowledge produced through Anthropological ‘theorising’. 4 To promote knowledge of, and discussion about, the relationship between Anthropology and cognate disciplines. 5 To explore the contribution that Anthropological theory can make to wider debates in the twenty-first century. 6 To provide a dissertation seminar designed to support students through the stages of producing a dissertation. In the first semester, it aims to assist students to arrive and articulate a relevant topic; to turn this topic into an anthropological problem appropriate to the task of writing a thesis; to aid in the consideration of useful theoretical perspectives; to help identify and locate material and relevant literature. 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, 4, 5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 5, 6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1, 2, 3, 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4, 5 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Honours seminars are based on a model of a reading seminar, which is based on guided reading and subsequent dissemination
and discussion of the issues raised in the literature on a weekly basis. This will be a venue also for the analysis of essay questions and further research.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS 2 x 2 hour seminar per week 48 hours per semester 5 hours mandated reading per week 60 hours per semester 5 hours further research per week 60 hours per semester 10 hours writing work (drafting, editing, and
re-writing) per week120 hours per semester Additional assessment finalisation and
submission (conclusion of course)24 hours per semester TOTAL = 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
The scheduled learning activities covered in this course include:
1. Principle areas of subject knowledge including the major theoretical developments and paradigms in Anthropology, in the past and well as in the contemporary context;
2. Development of a clear understanding of the role of ‘theory’ and ‘theorizing’ in Anthropology;
3. Development of skills associated with the location and understanding of these primary theoretical texts and paradigms; and the synthesis of these within the evidential, research base of Anthropology;
4. The skill to see the relationship between Anthropology and cognate disciplines and its potential for application in wider debates of the twenty-first century.
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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 Weighting Learning Outcome 6000 word essay Formative and Summative 100% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
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.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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