Anthropology & Social Theory

Major/Minor/Specialisation !BH-ARTS-SPC+1001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011
Overview: A major in Anthropology & Social Theory with an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent.
Objectives: · Acquire a detailed understanding of current theoretical issues in anthropology and social theory;
· Acquire an understanding of the history and development of anthropology and social theory;
· Develop skills necessary for original research in anthropology and social theory;
· Acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to higher degree research.
Structure & Available Subjects:

Students undertaking pure Honours in Anthropology & Social Theory must complete:

  • A Thesis of 15,000 words (50 points) and
  • One compulsory subject (12.5 points) and
  • Two core subjects (25 points) and
  • One elective subject (12.5 points)

Students undertaking combined Honours must complete one of the following options:

  • A 15,000 word anthropology thesis (50 points) and
  • Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
  • Coursework from the combining discipline (equivalent to 37.5 points)

Or

  • Thesis in the combining discipline (37.5 points) and
  • Coursework from the combining discipline (25 points) and
  • Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
  • Two anthropology electives from the elective list (equivalent to 25 points)
Subject Options:

Thesis

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Subject
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Compulsory Subject

Subject
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Core Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
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Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Elective Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.pasi.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)

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