146.101 Introductory Social Anthropology Paper Number: 146.101. Paper Title: Introductory Social Anthropology. Credits Value: 15 credits. Calendar Prescription: Social Anthropology, a foundation discipline in the social sciences, seeks to explain and understand cultural and social diversity. This course introduces students to key contemporary topics in the discipline, including the practice of field research, politics and power, systems of healing, mythology and ritual, urbanisation and globalisation, kinship and family. Pre and co requisites: Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Semester: Semester 1. Campus: Manawatu Mode: Distance Learning E-Learning Category: Required Paper Coordinator: TBA Paper Controller: Dr. Robyn Andrews School of People, Environment and Planning Phone: (06) 356 9099 ext 2490 Email: [email protected] Timetable: The timetable for lectures, laboratories, and tutorials can be found at http://publictimetable.massey.ac.nz/ Learning outcomes: As a result of completing this course satisfactorily students will gain: • An understanding of the conceptual vocabulary, methodology, history, and the range of study in social anthropology Prepared by: 146101 1101_PNTH_E.docx Page 1 of 3 Last Updated: 28/7/10 School of People, Environment and Planning • The ability to critique ethnographic texts • An understanding of the viability and persistence of a great diversity of socio/cultural adaptations • The ability to apply a cross-cultural perspective to a wide range of contemporary issues Major topics: The concept of culture The concept of society Anthropological methods Myth and ritual Kinship, marriage and the family Dimensions of inequality Anthropology and colonialism Ethnicity and Race Assessment proportions: Internal Assessment 70% Final Examination 30% Description of assessment activities: Essay and Short Answer - 30% Research Project - 40% Examination - 30% Due Dates / Deadlines: The due dates for assignments (and any other internal assessment components) will be advised at the start of the semester. Final examination dates can be found at http://study.massey.ac.nz/massey/students/studymassey/search.cfm?view=paper Penalties for late assignment submission: If assignments are late by up to a week, they will lose one grade level (e.g. B+ will be reduced to a B). If they are more than a week late they will be graded but may not be marked and, in addition, will lose another grade level (e.g. C+ will be reduced to a D). Assignments will not be accepted more than two weeks after the due date unless accompanied by a compelling explanation and evidence. Assignment turnaround: Three weeks. Any specific requirements for passing the paper: Completion of all assignments and examination. Principal Textbooks: Omohundro, John T. 2008 Thinking Like An Anthropologist: A Practical Introduction to Cultural Anthropology . McGraw Hill Publishers. And one of the following ethnographies: In search of respect by Philippe Bourgois Nisa! The Story of a Kung Woman by Marjorie Shostak Maps and Dreams by Hugh Brody Prepared by: 146101 1101_PNTH_E.docx Page 2 of 3 Last Updated: 28/7/10 School of People, Environment and Planning Development and Ethnocide by Sita Venkateswar Additional Information and Advice: The information contained in this paper outline is provisional. Definitive information will be provided to students at the beginning of the paper. Prepared by: 146101 1101_PNTH_E.docx Page 3 of 3 Last Updated: 28/7/10 School of People, Environment and Planning .