ANTH6034 Anthropology of Emotion
| Offered By | School of Archaeology & Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Anthropology |
| Offered in | ANTH6034 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Examination of key sources on emotion in the social sciences. Topics covered include components of emotion, cultural influences on emotion and emotional expression, the social ontology of emotion, and the role of emotion in the agency of the body in society. Includes discussion of individual emotions such as love, shame and envy. Also discussed are the place of emotion in the analysis of religion, politics, and health and illness. |
| Indicative Assessment |
By negotiation: 6,000 words |
| Workload |
Two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Preliminary Reading |
*There is no required preliminary reading: However, a useful source for reading is: |
| Academic Contact | To be advised |
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