The Anth of Work, Labour & Precarity (L6302A)
The Anthropology of Work, Labour and Precarity
Module L6302A
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anthropological approaches to work, labour and/or precarity
demonstrate ability to critically assess key theoretical debates in the anthropology of work, labour and/or precarity in written form
relate anthropological theory to specific ethnographic contexts in the analysis of economic practices
evaluate the strengths and weakness of anthropological research on work and labour, and its contributions to understandings of contemporary economic life
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 6 | 100.00% |
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 | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Miss Camila Supervielle
Assess convenor
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Dr James McMurray
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Dr Rebecca Prentice
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