James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

AN1001 - Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Discipline of Anthropology & Archaeology

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


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect: Dr Robin Rodd.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (30%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 27-Mar-2009
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Rosita Henry.
    Contact hours:
    • 1 hours - Electronic communication. Email and discussion Board participation via LearnJCU
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:two multidraft short assignments (% - 20%); essays (% - 50%); discussion board participation via learnjcu (% - 30%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 28-Aug-2009
      Coordinator: Dr Michael Wood
      Lecturers: Dr Michael Wood, Mr Kingsley Arndt.
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 12 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (30%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
        Census Date 24-Jul-2009
        Coordinator: Dr Robin Rodd
        Lecturer: Dr Koong Foo.
        Contact hours:
        • 24 hours lectures
        • 24 hours tutorials
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); presentations (10%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); assignments (25%).

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
          Census Date 20-Nov-2009
          Coordinator: Dr Robin Rodd
          Lecturer: Dr Koong Foo.
          Contact hours:
          • 24 hours lectures
          • 24 hours tutorials
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); presentations (10%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); assignments (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.