Anthropology and Photography (U00286)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-SAPHOTO

Will explore through first hand experience that place of the photograph in visual culture while fostering a critical appreciation of the nature of visual evidence. Whole class lectures, general discussions, small group work; mandatory class assignments and team project.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Visiting students must have prior study in Social Anthropology or closely related subject area; as a general guide we usually require students to have completed three courses at grade B or above.

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Social Anthropology, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 50 minutes per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	11:10	13:00	Room G.10, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of the role of visual culture in the form of the photograph; comparative analysis of ethnographic photography; explanation and interpreation in social anthropology.