AN2106 - Anthropology of Violence

[Offered in odd-numbered years in Townsville. Offered in even-numbered years by External mode. ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Violence, its forms and controls, is fundamental to human social existence and is central to theories regarding the nature of society. The anthropology of violence addresses these points from a comparative cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is given to the situational nature of violence and human conflict with case studies of warfare, state-based violence, sexual violence, genocide and ethnic conflict.

Learning Outcomes

• consider the relationship between violence and human nature;
• explore in depth at least one major anthropological study of violence;
• understand the importance of violence in modern social theory;
• examine cross-cultural approaches to violence.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Assumed Knowledge:	To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	AN3106

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Rosita Henry.
Contact hours:	1 hours - via phone, email or LearnJCU discussion board.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	multidraft Essays (50%); discussion board participation (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.