ANY1020

Anthropology of social change

(ART)

Don Miller

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: The effect of global changes and inter-ethnic conflicts on peoples0 identities, cultural practices, and sources of livelihoods. The impact of cultures upon each other with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Cultural, economic and political changes in people0s lives. Debates generated in anthropology concerning writing about cultures.

Assessment: Written (2500 words): 55% + Examination (2 hours): 45%