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ANT1001 Cultural Diversity: an Introduction to Anthropology

Semester 3, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Humanities & Communication
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

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Overview

Understanding cultural diversity is an essential element of living in a complex, connected and changing world. This course celebrates the diversity of human societies and cultures, while emphasising our common humanity. Drawing on rich cross-cultural examples, from cities and towns to rural regions and villages, students are invited to reflect on their own knowledge and experiences. The course guides students to develop an informed and critical understanding of cultural diversity, including contentious questions of social and political inequality. These skills and knowledge are advantageous for many careers including those in health, education, law, environment, tourism and business. The course further provides a foundation to key concepts, methods and debates in anthropology necessary for higher level courses in anthropology and archaeology.

The study of human communities, their societies and cultures, is approached through the perspectives of cultural anthropology. Students are presented with the major theories, concepts and debates of this discipline, and will read material related to current diverse interests and concerns of anthropologists.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students will be have a basic capacity to:

  1. appreciate and respect cultural difference within their own society and beyond;
  2. critically evaluate cultural diversity and representations made of other cultures;
  3. recognise the value and importance of specific anthropological knowledge;
  4. undertake anthropological analysis and interpretation through essay writing, presentation and critical reading.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to anthropology 35.00
2. Understanding cultural diversity 50.00
3. Global challenges: the role of anthropology 15.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Kottak, CP 2018, Cultural anthropology: appreciating cultural diversity, 18th edn, McGraw Hill, New York.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Essay 1 No 20 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Essay 2 No 30 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Quiz No 20 1,2
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 30 1,2,3,4
Date printed 10 February 2023