ANY2530

Modernities in the making: indigenous peoples and colonial cultures

(ART)

Penelope Graham

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in Anthropology or History or Politics or Sociology or a cognate discipline or permission of the subject co-ordinator + Prohibitions: COS2530/ANY3530/COS3530

Synopsis: This subject explores the emergence of diverse 'modern' ways of life cross-culturally, especially as these stem from the varied contexts of indigenous peoples' encounters with forms of colonial power. Starting from a critique of the notion of 'unchanging' tradition, the focus is on the differing agendas and cultural processes which shaped relations between local peoples and colonial agents intent on re-constituting aspects of their social and cultural life.

Assessment: Tutorial participation: 10% + Oral presentation (equivalent to 1000 words) 25% + Book review (1000 words): 25% + Essay (2000 words): 40%