James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

AN4001:24

Anthropology Honours 4

Townsville, Cairns HECS Band 1

65 hours seminars. Full year.

Availability mdash; consult Head of School.

Staff: Dr M Fuary.

This subject provides students with an opportunity both to deepen their understandings of theoretical issues and research methodologies in anthropology and to broaden their familiarity with the social sciences. Admission is available on a full-time or part-time basis to students who have satisfied the requirements of the school regarding the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. The curriculum comprises an anthropology seminar (weekly during Semester 1); a multi-disciplinary seminar (fortnightly during Semesters 1 and 2); the supervised writing of a 12,000 word thesis on a specific research project.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to become familiar with advanced theory and methods in anthropology;
  2. to design and undertake a research project;
  3. to develop the writing and presentation skills required to complete a thesis;
  4. to understand the ethical, disciplinary and practical implications of anthropological research;
  5. to identify and discuss current trends, issues and debates in anthropology.

Assessment by seminar presentations and written assignments (50%); thesis (50%).