Postgraduate Course: Anthropology and Photography (PGSP11048)
Course Outline
School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course focuses on an exploration of the use of still photography in anthropology with a particular emphasis on ethnographic image and its meaning in the discipline and within the wider public discourse on culture and power. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be expected to demonstrate:
- an understanding of anthropological theories in relation to visual culture
- an ability to analyse photographic images in reference both to content and context
- an understanding of the uses the discipline has made of still photography throughout its development
- an understanding of how ethnographic images might be evaluated as illustration, evidence and commentary |
Assessment Information
(i) 1 long essay (4000 words) worth 80% of the available marks
(ii) 1 short written assignment (max. 1500 words) worth 20% of the available marks |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
Miss Caroline Foord
Tel: (0131 6)51 3009
Email: caroline.foord@ed.ac.uk |
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