AN1001 - Anthropology 1A: Discovering Anthropology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject introduces students to the discipline of anthropology. Major topic areas discussed include the nature of social anthropology, cultural diversity, kinship, politics and religion. Anthropological concepts and theories are introduced within the context of detailed case studies.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire ability to identify issues and subject areas associated with anthropology;
• critically question many assumptions concerning ones own society;
• discuss anthropological ideas, concepts and theories with others and articulate these in written form;
• identify key anthropological texts and authors, as well as be able to outline their arguments;
• understand and appreciate other human societies and cultures.

Prerequisites:	Senior English or equivalent
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	AN1003

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	aadm.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (15%); (25%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Professor Rosita Henry.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (15%); (25%).
, , Study Period 39
Census Date 22-Jul-2005
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Robin Rodd.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (15%); (25%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.