Directed Study in Anthropology

Subject 121-491 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular contact with the supervisor.
Total Time Commitment: 1 contact hours/week, 9 additional hours/week. Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in Anthropology and Social Theory and written approval of proposed study from the coordinator.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
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

Coordinator

Prof Andrew Dawson

Contact

Andy Dawson - dawsona@unimelb.edu.au

Tammy Kohn - tkohn@unimelb.edu.au

Douglas Lewis - edlewis@unimelb.edu.au

Monica Minnegal - mmam@unimelb.edu.au

Mary Patterson - marycp@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This subject involves intensive reading and/or research in a field of ethnological study and/or an area of topical concern not covered by other subjects available. The course of study may include an appropriate subject offered in another program. Students who complete this subject should have developed skills in researching the available literature on a specific anthropological topic; have thoroughly understood the theoretical and empirical issues raised by that literature; be equipped to formulate and target a specific area of future research at postgraduate level.
Objectives: Students who successfully complete this subject should
  • have developed skills in researching the available literature on a specific anthropological topic;
  • have thoroughly understood the theoretical and empirical issues raised by that literature;
  • be equipped to formulate and target a specific area of future research at postgraduate level.
Assessment: A 5000 word research essay 100% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Students who successfully complete this subject should
  • have practice in conducting independent research and speaking articulately;
  • have practice in writing clearly in a variety of formats 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 136-024 or 121-084. Students who have completed 136-024 or 121-084 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. Students wishing to enrol in this subject must have written permission from the Honours coordinator.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Anthropology
Anthropology and Social Theory

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