Introduction to Anthropology: People, Cultures and Societies (ANTH1008)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
ANTH7029, AY100, 101 + 102
Assessment methods
Tutorial participation, mid-semester examination, essay and final examination
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides an overview of anthropology: its relevance, approaches and major areas of interest. Topics include human evolution, archaeology as anthropology, and cross-cultural perspectives on areas such as gender, sexuality, language, kinship and religion.