Thinking Like an Anthropologist (820L6)
30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)
Autumn teaching
On this module, you'll explore the social theories that have shaped anthropology and apply them to historical and contemporary ethnographies. You'll develop the theoretical tools needed to analyse transformations in social relations and anthropology as a discipline, supporting your MA research and beyond.
The module begins by revisiting classical sociological theories through critical, feminist and decolonial lenses, examining topics such as:
- modernisation and precarity
- labour transformations and sustainability
- political organisation, governance and contestation
- networks of exchange, commoditisation and care
- globalisation and religious life.
Teaching
50%: Lecture
50%: Seminar
Assessment
20%: Coursework (Essay)
80%: Written assessment (Essay)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 267 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.