AN1003 - Anthropology in Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject introduces students to the practice of the discipline of anthropology. Major topic areas covered include the nature of social and cultural anthropology, cultural diversity, kinship, politics and religion. Anthropological concepts and theories are introduced in the context of their practical application in culturally diverse settings.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire ability to identify issues and subject areas associated with anthropology;
• communicate anthropological ideas and concepts as they relate to understanding the delivery of human services in culturally diverse settings;
• critically question many assumptions concerning ones own society;
• identify areas where an anthropological perspective may improve the practice of human service oriented professions;
• understand and appreciate other human societies and cultures.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

AN1001

Availabilities
, Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Dr Michael Wood.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).

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