Graduate Certificate in Arts (Anthropology and Development)

Course 089-AD (2008)

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

Contact

Graduate 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 Certificate in Arts (Anthropology and Development) provides students with a general understanding of key concepts in Anthropology and Development Studies. Students undertaking this short and concentrated program of study develop valuable skills of analysis and critique. The certificate is an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study in Anthropology and Development Studies.

Course coordinator:
Dr Monica Minnegal
School of Social and Environmental Enquiry
Email: mmam@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma should:

  • develop knowledge of one or more area in the study of Anthropology and Development;
  • understand the main theories and concepts relating to these areas of study;
  • develop the skills of critical analysis in relation to the connection between anthropology as a discipline and development studies
  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of Anthropology in relation to development
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • At least 1 core subject
  • Up to 3 elective subjects
Total 50 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:
Core subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

Elective Subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
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: Web: www.social-environmental.unimelb.edu.au

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