ANTH 2041 - Popular Culture: Passion, Style, Vibe
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANTH 2041 Course Popular Culture: Passion, Style, Vibe Coordinating Unit Anthropology and Development Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 Arts courses Incompatible ANTH 2022 or ANTH 3022 Assessment Attendance, presentations, essays Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rodger
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Develop an understanding of the broad nature and theories of the anthropological analysis of popular culture 2 Deepen knowledge of and insight into key issues concerning the study of popular culture in anthropology 3 Obtain the ability to understand and apply key theoretical approaches to ethnographic representations of contemporary popular culture like music, shopping and art 4 Develop the ability to critically evaluate central themes, propositions and concepts in the anthropology of popular culture 5 Develop the skills to work collaboratively in teams as well as individually in a learning and research environment 6 Foster an interest in and commitment to continuous learning and social scientific research University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4, 5, 6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5, 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
A book of readings will be made available from the Image and Copy Centre for online purchase. These and other resources will also be available via MyUniRecommended Resources
The references provided in the book of readings and others sourced from the course profile will be the recommended resources for this courseOnline Learning
This course will make use of the online learning tool MyUni as a platform for learning in the course, making announcements, making course material and assignments available as well as other course material such as Lecture PowerPoints. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving workshops developing the material covered in lectures.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introducing Popular Culture Week 2 Popular Consumption: From domination to resistance Week 3 From Texts to Contexts:Ethnographic approaches to the tudy of popular culture Week 4 Research Activity Week 5 Shopping Week 6 Subcultural Expressions Week 7 Fashion and Style: The material dimension Week 8 Culture Industries and Brands: Ethnographies of Production Week 9 Disposing Culture: Popular objects in transition Week 10 Researching popular Culture Week 11 Essay Discussion Week 12 Essay Discussion and research activity -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Participation Formative and Summative 10% 1-6 Group presentation Formative and Summative 20% 1-6 Short essay / research activity Formative and Summative 20% 1-6 2000 word major essay Formative and Summative 50% 1-6 Assessment Detail
Participation: You are required to attend all workshops in this course. Missing more than 2 workshops without legitimate explanation will result in failure of this component - 10% weighting.
Group presentation: All students will be required to participate in a presentation. This exercise is designed to give students a chance to work cooperatively in groups of 2 to 4 students - 20% weighting.
Short essay / research activity: Students will complete a research activity designed to enable them to gain first-hand insight into how anthropology can be used to analyse popular culture. Complete instructions for the research activity and marking criteria will be provided on MyUni and the activity will be discussed workshops and lectures early in the semester. - 20% weighting.
2000 word major essay: All students will submit a research essay at the end of the semester. Essay questions, instructions, and marking criteria will be provided on MyUni - 50% weighting.Submission
All assignments to be submitted electronically via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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