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Programme Title:
BA Anthropology
A. Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and Understanding of:
NEW! Taught and
assessed through
the following
mandatory units:
Programme
learning
outcomes
mapped by
unit
Please confirm
unit catalogue
holds up-to-date
version of this
unit (Yes/No)
ANTH10001 Intro
to Social Anth
A1,3-8
Yes
ARCH10005 Intro
to Bio Anth
A1-3,5-8
ARCH14010
Kinship &
Anthropology
A1-3,5-8
ARCH10001 Intro
to Archaeology
A1,3-5,7
ANTH20001
Contemporary
Theory in Anth
A1,3,5,6
A6. Key debates within anthropology
concerning the nature of human cultural
diversity.
ARCH2NEW6
Anthropological
Methods
A1,3,7
To be approved
A7. At least one specialised sub-discipline
within anthropology.
ARCH35013
Advanced Issues
A3-8 (esp. A6)
Yes
ARCH35022
Dissertation
A1-8
A1. The varieties of human social behaviour.
A2. The biological underpinnings of human
social behaviour.
A3. Different methodologies and theoretical
approaches to studying human societies.
A4. Specific regions of the world from an
anthropological perspective.
A5. The social, historical, and environmental
context of cultural modes of thought and
behaviour.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A8. The interconnections between human
nature and social and cultural life.
Learning/teaching methods and strategies:
Acquisition of knowledge through lectures, seminars, tutorials, guided fieldwork, web-based resources and
directed reading with a strong emphasis on primary materials. Independent learning is achieved through
written coursework, directed self-education and research projects (both literature- and practical-based).
Types/methods of assessment:
The knowledge base is largely tested through a balance of summative essays and traditional unseen written
examinations. Dissertation projects are separately assessed and contribute to the final mark.
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Programme
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B. Intellectual Skills /Attributes
assessed
in
the
learning
unit catalogue
Able to:
following units:
outcomes
holds up-to-date
mapped by
version of this
unit
unit (Yes/No)
B1. Synthesise information from a variety of
anthropological sources (papers,
ethnographies, textbooks, lectures).
B2. Articulate and critically evaluate different
positions of anthropological thought,
ANTH10001 Intro
to Social Anth
B1,2,4,5
ARCH10005 Intro
to Bio Anth
B1,2,4,5
Yes
Yes
such as social versus evolutionary
anthropology.
ARCH14010
Kinship &
Anthropology
B1,2-5
ARCH10001 Intro
to Archaeology
B1,2,5
ANTH20001
Contemporary
Theory in Anth
B1-7
B5. Present anthropological arguments in a
clearly-structured written academic form.
ARCH2NEW6
Anthropological
Methods
B1-7
B6. Design and implement a project to
answer an anthropological research
questions.
ARCH35013
Advanced Issues
B1-7
Yes
B7. Interpret and use primary anthropological
data to draw appropriate conclusions.
ARCH35022
Dissertation
B1-7
Yes
B3. Identify the implications that different
anthropological theories have for how
social phenomena are interpreted, and
judge their significance and validity in
different cases.
B4. Demonstrate competence in a range of
anthropological methods, such as
ethnography and data analysis.
Yes
Yes
Yes
To be approved
Learning/teaching methods and strategies:
Intellectual skills are developed through lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, web-based resources
and directed reading with a strong emphasis on primary materials in the final year. Independent learning is
achieved through written coursework, directed self-education, and research projects (both literature- and
practical-based). Units are structured so that the skills develop progressively over the programme.
Types/methods of assessment:
All assessment tasks (written examinations, assessed coursework, laboratory classes and research projects)
test powers of analysis, synthesis, problem-solving and evaluation. Practical- and literature-based projects
provide an opportunity to assess the integration of these skills within the context of original independent
study.
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Programme
Please confirm
C. Other Skills /Attributes
assessed
in
the
learning
unit catalogue
(Practical/Professional/Transferable)
following
units:
outcomes
holds up-to-date
Able to:
mapped by
version of this
unit
unit (Yes/No)
C1.
C1.
Work effectively as part of a team,
demonstrating skills such as organisation,
leadership, decision-making and time
management.
C2. Present an argument in a sustained piece
of writing that is clearly expressed,
coherently structured and substantiated.
C3. Demonstrate independence of thought
and judgment, and develop evidencebased arguments concerning complex
subjects of human social life.
C4. Deliver a substantial piece of research
with project management skills.
C5. Use information technology to acquire,
arrange, and present information through
written reports and visual presentations.
ANTH10001 Intro
to Social Anth
C2,3,4,6
ARCH10005 Intro
to Bio Anth
C2,3,4,6
ARCH14010
Kinship &
Anthropology
C2,3,4,6
ARCH10001 Intro
to Archaeology
C2,3,4,6
ANTH20001
Contemporary
Theory in Anth
C1-6
ARCH2NEW6
Anthropological
Methods
C1-6
To be approved
ARCH35013
C1-6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
C6. Display awareness of cultural assumptions Advanced Issues
and interact sensitively.
ARCH35022
C1-6
Yes
Dissertation
Learning/teaching methods and strategies:
Tutorials are used to develop skills in team work and collegial communication, by requiring students to
engage in group discussions and to undertake tutorial group projects. Written communication is developed
through written assignments, assessed coursework and research projects. Project-based assessment
develops a skills base in choosing and using a variety of social science research methods.
Types/methods of assessment:
Assessment is primarily through written assignments (summative essays, examinations, assessed
coursework, short tutorial summaries) that provide evidence of written communication skills and use of
information technologies (e.g. wikis) as well as knowledge management and information retrieval. Oral
communication is developed through tutorial participation and assessed through seminar and class
presentations.