BASS Philosophy and Criminology

This course is an introduction to the anthropology of two selected ethnographic regions. It comprises two consecutive sections, each consisting five lectures plus guided reading and dealing with a particular region.

Aims for Regional Studies of Culture

•       Students will gain an overview of the anthropological studies of each region from historical and contemporary perspectives.

•       Students will understand the key themes and theories that have shaped a regional study.

•       Students will learn to read ethnographic texts critically, and develop the skill of close reading and analysis of anthropological texts.

•       Students will be able to recognize the anthropological arguments developed from comparisons between different studies and different cultures, and why they matter in wider anthropology.

•       Students will develop skills in writing analytical and well-structured answers to essay questions.

Lectures and Weekly Tutorials

70% One final 1000-word essay per block

20%  Weekly exercises 

10%  Attendance and participation 

Personalised electronic feedback

There will be online discussions of required reading on discussion forum (BlackBoard or Perusall) with lecturer’s comments on overall discussion once a week.

Information
Length of Course: 12 weeks over one semester