Directed Study in Anthropology

Subject ANTH40005 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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, Parkville - 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

Research Subject.

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester
Total Time Commitment: An average of 10 hours per week
Prerequisites: Students must have the written permission of the coordinator to enrol in this subject. Permission will only be granted if an appropriate supervisor has affirmed in writing that they are able to supervise the nominated project.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Douglas Lewis

Contact

Dr Tamara Kohn

tkohn@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:

A reading list will be determined in discussion with supervisor.
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 will:

  • 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.
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Anthropology
Anthropology && Social Theory
Anthropology and Social Theory

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