Reading Anthropology

Subject 121-445 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
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This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
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Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the coordinator or nominated supervisor
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Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in anthropology.
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Coordinator

Drs Patterson,Lewis,Minnegal,Kohn&Dawson
Subject Overview:

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.

Assessment: A 5000-word essay 100% (due at the end of semester).
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • 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.
Notes:

Formerly available as 121-104. Students who have completed 121-104 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology and Social Theory)

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