Module ANT2005 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ANT2005: Current Debates in Anthropology: Practice
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The primary aim of the module is to further build on your existing knowledge of anthropological theory, and introduce you to a body of concepts and approaches developed by practitioners of this dynamic subject in response to conducting fieldwork in a changing world. The module also aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable you to understand and evaluate the differing views expressed by established anthropologists in relation to key theoretical debates. Through constructive seminar discussions they will be also be empowered to feel confident in utilising anthropological theory as a tool for analysing your own research.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. display knowledge of specific theoretical concepts and methodological approaches in anthropology and the intellectual debates concerning them; 2. display awareness of, and sensitivity to, human diversity, and a reflexive appreciation of its scope and complexity; 3. evaluate the ethical implications of anthropological research in relation to a selection of ethnographic case studies and in relation to the Association of Social Anthropologists' Ethical Guidelines for Good Research Practice; |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. demonstrate a competence in using major theoretical perspectives and concepts in anthropology via the application of appropriate theoretical models in the analysis of ethnographic case studies; 5. demonstrate a recognition of the politics of language, indirect forms of communication, forms of power, theoretical statements and claims of authority, and an ability to analyse them; 6. plan, undertake and present scholarly work that shows an understanding of anthropological aims, methods and theoretical considerations; |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. express your own ideas in writing, summarize the arguments of others, and distinguish between the two; 8. engage in constructive discussion in group situations; and 9. evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in learning and study skills and to take action to improve your capacity to learn. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly responses for key readings as part of topics 2 and 3 | 2 response papers of 250 words each Total = 500 words Each student gets feedback on their reading response via email. | 2, 3, 8, 9 | Written feedback on first two weekly responses sent to students via email |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 50 |
...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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of reading response papers for tutorial readings covered for topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | 50 | 6 response papers of 250 words each and a reflexive summary of 500 words Total = 2000 words | 1-4, 7 | Written |
| Tutorial participation for key tutorial readings covered for topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | 20 | Weekly, as part of group discussions | 1-9 | Verbal |
| Presentation on one or two of the tutorial readings covered for topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | 30 | In a group of 2-3, each student will present either one of the tutorial's readings, or work with the other student(s) in the group to present both of the tutorial's readings together (15 minutes) | 1-9 | Verbal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of reading response papers for key tutorial readings covered for topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | 6 response papers of 250 words each and a reflexive summary of 500 words Total = 2000 words | 1-4, 7 | August/September reassessment period |
| Tutorial participation for key tutorial readings covered for topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | Individual presentation (10 minutes) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
| Presentation on two of the tutorial readings covered for topics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | Individual presentation (10 minutes) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
