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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Social Anthropology

Undergraduate Course: Social Anthropology 1A: An Introduction (SCAN08003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSocial Anthropology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionWhile fostering an appreciation of social and cultural diversity both within Britain and across the world, this half-course aims to help students develop a sound basic knowledge and a critical understanding of the academic discipline of Social Anthropology. Introducing a variety of key anthropological concepts and concerns, it demonstrates the importance of anthropological theories and insights to other academic disciplines and to everyday problems arising in divergent cultural contexts.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  350
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 16:10 - 17:00
CentralLecture1-11 16:10 - 17:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 16:10 - 17:00, Zone: Central. George Square, Lecture Theatre
Additional information Plus 1 tutorial per week, starting in week 2. There is also an occasional video session.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Social Anthropology 1A: An Introduction2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Social Anthropology 1A: An Introduction2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain a broad appreciation of both the difficulties and possibilities inherent in the comparative study of different societies and cultures. They will be able to draw out contrasts and similarities between their own and other societies - recognising the particularities of these societies and engaging reflectively with the values of their own cultural and social context. They will be aware of key anthropological concepts and concerns, and in a position to appreciate the significance of these concerns in a way that contributes to a critical and informed understanding of the contemporary world. Last, but not least, they will be well prepared for further study in Social Anthropology and other related disciplines.
Assessment Information
Students will be required to complete one assessed essay of around 1500-2000 words (40% of the overall mark) and a degree examination consisting of one 2-hour paper (60% of the overall mark). You MUST pass the exam to pass the course.
Special Arrangements
A quota of 350 students, with preference given in the following order: (1) First year students admitted to a degree including Social Anthropology (including BA Humanities & Soc Sci) and Visiting Students holding a written offer of a place; (2) First year students whose main subject is in SSPS, or whose main subject has a joint degree with Social Anthropology (including Religion and Combined Studies); (3) Students taking second-year SSPS half-courses; (4) First Year students taking BA Humanities & Social Science; (5) other first year students in CHSS.
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Magnus Course
Tel: (0131 6)51 3893
Email: magnus.course@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs May Rutherford
Tel: (0131 6)50 3932
Email: may.rutherford@ed.ac.uk
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