Reading Anthropology

This subject is not offered in 2014.

120 hours

Students require written permission of the subject coordinator to enrol in this subject.

Anthropology at undergraduate level

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This is a special study based on intensive reading selected from teaching interests within the program covering a subject not already taken or extending knowledge within a subject already studied. This subject should facilitate the student's powers of independent inquiry. develop initiative in self-directed research. increase understanding of an area of anthropology not previously studied, or advance understanding of an area of already established knowledge.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• demonstrate developed powers of independent inquiry;
• show initiative in self-directed research;
• have increased understanding of an area of anthropology not previously studied or advance understanding of an area already established knowledge.

A 5000-word essay (100%) due during the examination period.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Readings will be suggested by the supervisor and will be available in the library and online.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• have practice in conducting independent research using a variety of sources and methods;
• have practice in bibliographic methods, writing clearly and succinctly and reading with attention to detail;
• have experience of systematically evaluating a body of empirical data and identifying its theoretical context;
• have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;
• have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication.