Anthropology and Social Theory

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.

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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 Arts 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 Arts Foundation Subject

Level 2 (25 points)

• Two core subjects

Level 3 (25 points)

• Two core subjects

Total 75 points

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

Level 1

Students completing a major or a minor in Anthropology and Social Theory must complete one Arts Foundation Subject and one of the following level 1 subjects:

Level 2 Compulsory

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

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:

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:

Level 3 Capstone

Students completing a major Anthroplogy and Social Theory major must complete the following compulsory capstone subject:

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:

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: