AN2105 - Cross-Cultural Concepts of the Self
[Offered in odd-numbered years, however not offered in Cairns in 2005]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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Theories of mind, body and self are fundamental to the social and cultural orientation of individuals and groups. In this subject, the self as a category of thought and as lived experience will be examined. The focus is on self-other relationships, plural or multiple selves, gender and sexuality and the self as a diverse social and cultural concept. Case studies will be drawn from various cultural contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- analyse the link between formations of self and different areas of human practice;
- develop a sound understanding of theories of self in at least one non-Western context;
- evaluate different approaches to self and identity in the behavioural sciences;
- examine the cultural and historical paradigm of Western ideas of self;
- explore a number of cultural approaches to the self.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | AN3105 |
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| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Robin Rodd. |
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| Assessment: | (30%); (20%); (50%). |
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.