BA Linguistics and Social Anthropology / Course details

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

• Final 1,500 word essay (75%);
• 4 x 250 word writing tasks (25%);

Personalised electronic feedback

There will be weekly discussions of required readings in tutorials.  

Information
Length of Course: 12 weeks over one semester