ant4elc honours anthropology elective
HONOURS ANTHROPOLOGY ELECTIVE
ANT4ELC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Sociology and anthropology are traditions of interpretation which share a primary interest in culture. In this subject, we read expressions of this interest that have been formative to the two disciplines, focusing on classic readings from key thinkers. The subject will use its chosen texts to address issues and approaches in social sciences both old and new.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Beilharz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in one of: AHA-Bachelor Arts Honours; AHSS-Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours or AHID-Bachelor of International Relations Honours.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Elective subject available to Honours students in any of Anthropology; Sociology; Asian Studies; Politics; Legal Studies; Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies; Japanese; Chinese; Indonesian; Hindi.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conduct literature searches and reviews aimed at supporting a complex argument on a sociological topic
- Activities:
- Preparation of short assignment demonstrating research and conceptual skills relevant to a sociological topic
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Demonstrate understanding of and high level engagement with sociological concepts and research
- Activities:
- Preparation for and interaction in seminar discussions on sociological concepts. 1500 word assignment and 6000 word essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
03. Produce a complex argument sustained over a 6000 word essay on a sociological topic
- Activities:
- 6000 word essay on a sociological topic
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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