Anthropology of Current World Issues: An Introduction (ANTH1030)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2015
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Assessment methods
Tutorial exercise, online quiz, research paper, final exam
Course enquiries
Dr Cheryll Alipio (Sem 2); Alex Gearin (Summer)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2023 (27/11/2023 - 10/02/2024) | St Lucia | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to key concepts, perspectives, and current global issues in anthropology. The course focuses on anthropology in the contemporary world and investigates a range of issues including culture and change, migration and nationalism, technology and political movements, the environment, race and difference, consumerism, and the role of the anthropologist today.
