Module ANTH1081: Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Methods

Department: Anthropology

ANTH1081: Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Methods

Tied To

• B991: Health and Human Sciences
• L601: Anthropology
• L602: Anthropology
• L605: Medical Anthropology
• L606: Social Anthropology
• L607: Biological Anthropology
• LF64: Anthropology and Archaeology
• LL36: Anthropology and Sociology

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To introduce students to the history of the discipline
• To introduce students to the major theoretical developments of the discipline
• To introduce students to basic methods of research and scholarship in anthropology

Content

• History of the major theoretical schools of anthropology from the 19th Century
• History of the dominant methods used in cultural and physical anthropology since the 19th century

Learning Outcomes

• Have an understanding of how the discipline has developed since the 19th century
• Be familiar with a broad range of anthropological theories and methods.
• Be familiar with relevant anthropological research from one or more regions of the world that provides useful illustrative material to apply to the understanding of more general theory.

• Critically and comparatively analsye and evaluate anthropological approaches.
• Apply subject related knowledge from the course to the evaluation of an anthropological issue.
• Develop the ability to pursue independent research in anthropology and related fields.

• Apply IT research techniques to specific problems
• Learn E-resource management skills, including reference management software and repository interrogation
• Communicate arguments and evidence through written work
• Plan organise and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Show initiative to independantly find resources on their chosen assessment topics to independantly apply to the evaluation of theory.
• Be computer literate to produce word processed material, manage and access data.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The formal components of the module employ a range of teaching methods to provide an integrated framework to contribute to the intended learning outcomes outlined above
• Practical classes will provide students with the opportunity to develop key skills in science and scholarship.
• The independent project will test applied knowledge relevant to the subject material
• The written exam will test a deeper understanding of the issues relevant to the subject material

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

1 X Project write up outline 1 X Revision seminar in preparation for exam which will include brief oral revision guidance and a short written mock exam which will be peer marked in class.