Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
This is a course in environmental anthropology, which explores theoretical ideas and major research areas in the field. It is an excellent option for students taking an MRes in anthropology who have an interest in environmental themes. It is also a great choice for students from other disciplines whose work is concerned with human-environment relations.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This core course for the MSc in People and Environment will be structured around four sections. The first section will provide an introduction to ecological and environmental anthropology, exploring key issues, theories and debates in the history of the field. The remaining three sections will focus on three broad sub-themes: environmental perception, human-animal relations and anthropology and conservation. These are areas of particular research strength at Aberdeen but between them they also draw on a wide range of approaches and themes, including phenomenology, political ecology, indigenous rights, applied anthropology and aesthetics.
Students will gain:
• An appreciation of the history, themes and debates within environmental anthropology.
• An appreciation of how anthropology can contribute in distinctive ways to an understanding of environmental issues and questions and also how it can intersect with other disciplines.
• A grounding in core areas of expertise in environmental and ecological anthropology at Aberdeen.
• An understanding of methodological and theoretical approaches in environmental anthropology.
• An opportunity to read a wide range of texts in the field in depth and to develop an appreciation of how to scrutinise, adapt and communicate the ideas contained within.
• A chance to develop their own interests within the field in a coordinated manner that intersects with staff interests within the department.
• An opportunity to develop general anthropological and academic skills in reading, interpretation, oral presentation and writing.
One two-hour seminar per week; occasional short field trips within northeast Scotland (sites will be selected to be accessible to students with disabilities, if necessary).
Assessment:
100% coursework – Three 3000-word essays
Course not running 2015/16
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
2 x essays (4,000 word) 50% each
There are no assessments for this course.
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