ANY1020

The Transformation of the World: the Anthropology of Social Change (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Brett Hough

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Anthropologists working among diverse communities have had to take into account the different ways in which peoples identities, cultural practices, and sources of livelihoods have been increasingly shaped by global changes and inter-ethnic conflicts. This unit examines the impact of cultures upon each other with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. It considers the cultural, economic and political changes in people's lives as well as some of the debates generated in anthropology concerning writing about cultures.

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

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lecture and 1 tutorial) per week