Module ANTM102 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
ANTM102: Anthrozoology: Theory and Method
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to:
- introduce students from a diverse range of disciplinary and professional backgrounds to ‘anthrozoology’ (the study of human-animal interactions) from an anthropological perspective
- to provide you with the theoretical grounding needed to engage in critical analysis of contemporary and historical examples of human-animal interactions in a range of cultural contexts.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. show a detailed engagement with a wide range of human interactions with other animals in a range of cultural contexts; 2. critically discuss the implications of human interactions with other animals in a range of cultural contexts; 3. show a detailed understanding of the development of theoretical ideas relating to human interactions with other animals within the social and natural sciences; 4. show a critical appreciation of the ways in which perceptions about animals are formed and develop; 5. demonstrate a reflexive ability to engage with the cultural practices and personal beliefs of others in a sensitive manner; |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 6. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which human interactions with other animals relate to the anthropological endeavour; 7. critically assess and engage with some of the key debates from anthropology and a range of cognate disciplines surrounding human-animal interactions; 8. evaluate the anthropological prioritising of the human animal and the nature of classificatory systems utilised by anthropologists to facilitate this process; 9. make reflexive, theoretically informed cross-cultural comparisons; |
| Personal and Key Skills | 10. demonstrate critical synoptic skills and the confidence to theoretically challenge hegemonic ideas relating to inter-species relationships; 11. Express complex ideas in a clear, coherent and reflexive manner; and 12. engage in productive group discussions and provide constructive feedback to peers. |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-assessed exercises | Weekly Q&A discussions and study skills exercises on VLE discussion forums (equivalent to 2 hours per week / 750 words) | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 | Peer-assessed (via postings on ELE and/or The Den (Anthrozoology group on Exeter's social networking site) and written feedback on the discussion forums. |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review of either a key scholar's work/contribution to Anthrozoology, or a key Anthrozoological text | 30 | 3,000 words | 2, 3, 6, 7, 11 | Written feedback |
| Essay which explores any aspect of the module | 70 | 5,000 words | 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11 | Written feedback |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | Critical Review (3,000 words) | 2, 3, 6, 7, 11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Essay | Essay (5,000 words) | 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11 | August/September reassessment period |
