Graduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology and Social Theory)

Course D17-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 ContactGraduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in anthropology and social theory. The course is flexibly designed for a wide range of interests and provides a foundation for further study in the area. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate diploma. Course coordinator: Dr Monica Minnegal School of Social and Environmental Enquiry Email: mmam@unimelb.edu.au
Objectives:	Students who complete the Graduate Diploma will: • acquire a broad-based understanding of contemporary socio-cultural anthropology; • understand the major social theories relevant to contemporary critical inquiry; • develop skills of critical analysis in relation to a broad range of topics in anthropology and social theory; • demonstrate critical engagement with significant debates in the disciplines of anthropology and social theory.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	• At least 2 core subjects in Anthropology • At least 2 core subjects in Social Theory • Up to 4 elective subjects, one of which may be the listed 1st year subject Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: Students may emphasise either Anthropology or Social Theory in their subject choices. Students must have written approval of their study program from the course coordinator before enrolling.
Subject Options:	Core subjects: Anthropology Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-015 Development and the Third World Semester 2 12.50 121-056 The Human Cosmos Semester 2 12.50 121-060 Power, Ideology and Inequality Semester 1 12.50 121-065 Working with Value Semester 1 12.50 Social Theory Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 136-073 Critical Theories Semester 2 12.50 136-074 Modernity Revolution to Social Movements Semester 1 12.50 136-076 Social Theory and Political Analysis Semester 1 12.50 136-077 Psychoanalysis and Social Theory Not offered in 2008 12.500 Elective subjects: First-year subject Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-107 Anthropology: Studying Human Diversity Semester 2 12.50 Second/third year subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-055 Keeping the Body in Mind Semester 2 12.50 121-058 Sentiments and Structures Not offered in 2008 12.500 121-062 Sorcery and the Anthropology of Evil Not offered in 2008 12.500 121-063 Culture Change and Protest Movements Semester 2 12.50 121-066 Sexing the Self Semester 2 12.50 121-068 Redefining Nature Not offered in 2008 12.500 121-069 Evolution of Consciousness Semester 2 12.50 121-210 Ethnic Nationalism and the Modern World Semester 1 12.50 121-305 Engaging the World:Theory & AnthropologyNot offered in 2008 Not offered in 2008 12.500 Students may also elect to do additional ‘core' subjects from those listed above. A maximum of one elective subject may be taken from those listed below. The School of Social and Environmental Enquiry Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-209 Inside the City of Diversity Semester 2 12.50 121-216 Sex, Gender and Power Not offered in 2008 12.500 121-218 Genders, Bodies, Borders Semester 1 12.50 The School of Philosophy Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 161-021 From Hermeneutics to Derrida Semester 1 12.50 161-236 Nietzsche and Hegel 1 12.500 The School of English, Culture and Communication Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 106-036 Postmodernism Semester 1 12.50 106-214 The Enlightenment and its Others Semester 1 12.50 106-218 Romanticism, Feminism, Revolution Semester 2 12.50 The School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-219 Democracy, Terrorism and Violence 1 12.500 191-301 Law in Social Theory Semester 2 12.50 191-315 Crime and Culture Semester 1 12.50 Students wishing to take an elective subject other than those listed above must consult the course coordinator.
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is: • an undergraduate degree in any discipline
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Links to further information:	www.social-environmental.unimelb.edu.au

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