ANTH 2057 - The Anthropology of Drinking: From Water to Wine
North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 2057 Course The Anthropology of Drinking: From Water to Wine Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Winter Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Assessment Tutorial participation 10%, Diary exercise 25%, Essay (1,200 words) 25%, Research essay (2,500 words) 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr William Skinner
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand the broad interdisciplinary context of research into human societies and culture, and demonstrate specific knowledge of anthropology as an academic discipline and body of knowledge based on specific methodologies, concepts and theories.
2. Read and analyse ethnographic texts, and analyse current academic and popular debates relating to drinking.
3. Formulate, investigate and discuss questions relating to real world issues and situations from an anthropologically informed position.
4. Synthesise, evaluate and generate ideas and concepts in anthropology and understand or recognise central or key anthropological questions, problems and assumptions.
5. Articulate creative and well-researched arguments in a variety of mediums, including written papers, verbal presentations, and online forums.
6. Demonstrate the ability to undertake self-directed research, work in small groups with others, and participate in group discussions and activities.
7. Demonstrate a comparative and tolerant outlook, which recognises the various ethical issues associated with representing the understanding and practices of others.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, 3, 4 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
2, 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
4, 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, 7 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, 7 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 & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving workshops in which students discuss and work through the material covered in readings and lectures.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This course is taught intensively over three weeks.
3x 1 hour lectures per week 9 hours per semester 3x 3 hour workshops per week 27 hours per semester Self-directed learning (reading, research activities, and assignment preparation) 120 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule
Week 1.1 Introduction to an anthropology of drinking Week 1.2 Drinking and symbolism Week 1.3 Ritual drinking Week 2.1 Drinking times Week 2.2 Drinking and social roles Week 2.3 Problematic drinking Week 3.1 Colonialism, trade, and globalisation Week 3.2 Collective identity and the nation Week 3.3 Drinking and distinction -
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 Workshop participation Formative and summative 10% 1-7 Group workshop project Formative and summative 25% 1-7 1200 word online journal Formative and summative 25% 1-7 2000 word major research essay Summative 40% 1-7 Assessment Detail
Workshop Attendance and Participation - 10% weighting.
- You are required to attend all workshops in this course.
- Missing more than 1 workshop without legitimate documentation will result in penalty. Missing more than 2 workshops without legitimate explanation will result in failure (zero grade) for this component.
- You should prepare for the workshop by thinking about the provided weekly workshop discussion prompts located in the Lecture and Workshop schedule below. You do not have to hand in your answers or write them up – but please do think through the questions as you do the readings. This preparation will count towards your participation grade.
Students test out theories and engage in discussion and analysis of readings and lecture material. This is a short, intensive course, and workshops constitute the primary learning context. Students are required to participate in three 3-hour workshops per week.
Participation means being actively involved in discussions and demonstrating knowledge of the readings. Keep in mind that asking questions about confusing concepts in readings or questioning the writer’s argument are excellent ways of getting involved. You should not solely rely on the course tutor to generate discussion.
Group Workshop Project - 25% weighting.
The Group Workshop Project will involve the development and presentation of a (hypothetical) research project proposal. Students will be required to undertake background research and, in small groups, structure a project proposal and research agenda relating to a social and cultural issue surrounding drinking in Australia. Further detail and instructions will be provided in class, and time will be set aside in workshops to work on this assignment.
Online Journal - 25% weighting.
Students will be required to complete two online journal entries, each of 500-600 words, to be posted on the Canvas online discussion forum. These entries will be 'ethnographic' in nature, based on the students' observations of drinking practices in two everyday settings (such as a pub, a coffee shop, a restaurant or a party), and should include discussion of the observed values, meanings, and relations of power associated with drinking. Further instructions will be provided in class.
Final Research Essay - 40% weighting.
All students will submit a research essay at the end of the course. This is to be based on material in the Reading List as well as independent literature research. Students will be required to critically address a question relating to the themes of the course, based in relevant ethnographic and theoretical material. Essay questions, instructions, and marking criteria will be provided in class.Submission
Assignments are submitted electronically via Canvas.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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