MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


GSC1803

Patterns of social organisation A

Lynnette Dent

6 points + 4 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland

Synopsis The subject commences with concept attainment for culture, society and social structure, and then progresses to a discussion of the methodology of cross-cultural comparison. The economic organisation and the system of traditional law within Koorie tribes are both examined. The Ganai/Kurnai of Gippsland are used where possible to illustrate of the points covered. The subject then examines the working of kinship systems and concludes with a comparison of Koorie values and white values. Where relevant, guest speakers or field trips will be incorporated into the program.

Assessment Essay one (800 words): 15% + Worksheets: 15% + Presentation: 30% + Essay two (1200 words): 40%

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