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AT5530: RESEARCH IN SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2 (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Research in Social Anthropology 2 (15 credits, second semester) will discuss key topics within social anthropology, over the first half of the second semester. These may include religion, politics and the state, environmental anthropology, the anthropology of the north, creativity and knowledge, medical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, oral traditions, media, or museums, amongst others. Following the class each week a student-led seminar will be held to discuss the issues raised. Coursework will comprise of a 3000 essay on a topic to be decided in consultation with the student’s supervisors.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Alison Brown

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • AT5531 Research in Social Anthropology 2 (Extended) (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Research in Social Anthropology 2 (15 credits, second semester) will discuss key topics within social anthropology, over the first half of the second semester. These may include religion, politics and the state, environmental anthropology, the anthropology of the north, creativity and knowledge, medical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, oral traditions, media, or museums, amongst others. Following the class each week a student-led seminar will be held to discuss the issues raised. Coursework will comprise of a 3000 essay on a topic to be decided in consultation with the student’s supervisors.

Further Information & Notes

Research in Social Anthropology 2 may not be taken along with Research in Social Anthropology 2 (Extended).



Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

100% continuous assessment (3000 word essay on topic to be agreed with supervisors).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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