Anthropology and Social Theory

Major/Minor/Specialisation !B-ARTS-MAJ+1002 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011

Coordinator

Dr Monica Minnegal
Email:mmam@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts & Music Student Centre
Overview: Anthropology is the study of the many societies and cultures of the world and their complex interaction. While Social Theory, drawing on observations from Anthropology and othe social sciences, analyses the ways societies and cultures are organised and sometimes transformed. Anthropology’s global comparative scope is complemented by a local focus; its unique perspective is made possible by intensive participation in the daily life and language of the communities studied. Contemporary social anthropology asks broad and detailed questions about what it means to be human in a globalising world, as well as providing a critical vantage point from which to reflect on ourselves and others.
Objectives: See course objectives
Structure & Available Subjects: Anthropology & Social Theory

Major

A major in Anthropology & Social Theory consists of eight 12.5-point subjects (total 100 points) as follows:

Level 1

  • Anthropology: Studying Human Diversity
    or
  • The Developing World
  • One Interdisciplinary Foundation Subject

Level 2 (37.5 points)

  • At least one level 2 core subject
  • maximum one level 2 elective subject (12.5 points)
  • Engaging the World in Theory and Practice (compulsory subject)
Level 3 (37.50 points)
  • Theory and the Anthropological Imagination (compulsory capstone subject)
  • At least one level 3 core subject
  • maximum one level 3 elective subject
Total 100 points

Minor

A minor in Anthropology & Social Theory consists of six 12.5-point subjects ( total 75 points) as follows:

Level 1

  • Anthropology: Studying Human Diversity
    (or)
  • The Developing World
  • One Interdisciplinary Foundation Subject

Level 2 (25 points)

  • Minimum of one core at level 2

Level 3 (25 points)

  • Minimum of one core at level 3
Total 75 points

The capstone subject is not available in the minor or as breadth studies outside the BA.

Subject Options:

Level 1

Students completing a major or a minor in Anthropology and Social Theory must complete one Interdisciplinary Foundation Subject and one of the following level 1 subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Level 2 Compulsory

Students completing the major in Anthropology and Social Theory must complete the following subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Level 2 Core

Students completing a major in Anthropology & Social Theory major must complete a minimum of one of the following level 2 core subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Level 2 Electives

Students completing a major in Anthroplogy and Social Theory major may include a maximum of one of the following level 2 elective subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Level 3 Capstone

Students completing a major Anthroplogy and Social Theory major must complete the following compulsory capstone subject:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Level 3 Core

Students completing a major in Anthroplogy and Social Theory must complete a minimum of one of the following level 3 core subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Level 3 Electives

Students completing a major in Anthroplogy and Social Theory may include a maximum of one of the following level 3 elective subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Links to further information: School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry - http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/pasi/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts

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