Historical Engagements (855L6)
Historical Engagements of Anthropology and Development
Module 855L6
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module examines how anthropologists have engaged with the policies, projects and organisations that have shaped international development, from colonial times to the present day. It traces the relationship of anthropology with colonialism; of applied anthropologists working in development; of anthropologies of development encounters and of development communities, and the political and ethical questions raised in each of these.
Module learning outcomes
Critical understanding of the history of anthropological engagement with international development
Critical awareness and understanding of ethical challenges to the application of anthropology in relation to international development
To manage effectively and present their own learning independently and in groups
Ability to discern, synthesise and critically evaluate anthropological texts
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 5 (20 minutes) | 20.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 7 | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111100000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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Mx Emilia Moscardini-Powers
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Dr James McMurray
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Miss Camila Supervielle
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