Keeping the Body in Mind
Subject ANTH20001 (2013)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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| Level: | 2 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2013. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The lecture and tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Total Time Commitment: 120 hours |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | None. |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | Level 1 Anthropology or Development Studies Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | Students who have completed 121-055 or 671-348 are not permitted to enrol in this subject. Subject |
| 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/ |
| Subject Overview: |
This subject introduces a wide range of anthropological interests in the human body from a comparative ethnographic perspective. It considers topics such as body image and eating disorders, body arts and practices, body modifications and decorations, sporting bodies, consciousness and the body/mind continuum, commodified bodies, disabled bodies and body healing. We will investigate how the human body is individually and culturally constructed and socially experienced through a critical examination of a range of ethnographic and theoretical literature, as well as through exploratory field research. |
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| Objectives: |
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
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| Assessment: |
A 1500 word report (40%) due during the semester, and a 2500 word essay (60%) due during the examination period. Hurdle Requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% tutorial attendance. Regular participation in tutorials is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. |
| Prescribed Texts: | A subject reader will be available from the University Bookshop at the beginning of semester. |
| Recommended Texts: |
Additional readings will be provided online through LMS. Optional purchase of recommended texts from the University Bookshop - details will be provided in the subject guide at the beginnng of semester. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:
You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: |
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
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| Links to further information: | http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/ |
| Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Anthropology Anthropology Anthropology Anthropology Development Studies Major Gender Studies Gender Studies Gender Studies Gender Studies Major |
| Related Breadth Track(s): |
Anthropology - self and society Anthropology - ritual, meaning and performance |
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