ANTH2057 Culture and Person
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Archaeology & Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Anthropology |
| Offered in | ANTH2057 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores some of anthropology's perspectives on personhood and related concepts (self, subject, individual). It presents a body of relevant ideas and cross-cultural in-depth case studies from Melanesia, and other parts of the Pacific, Aboriginal Australia, and contemporary Western socio-cultural settings. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial participation (10%), 2500 word essay (45%) and take-home exam (45%). |
| Workload |
2 hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Requisite Statement |
Two first year courses to the value of 12 units in Anthropology or Gender Sexuality and Culture. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality and Culture |
| Other Information |
This course may be counted towards an Anthropology or Gender, Sexuality and Culture major. |
| Academic Contact | Professor Francesca Merlan |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
