Anthropology Thesis (L6078)
Anthropology Thesis
Module L6078
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Students spend their third year working with a supervisor on a final Thesis, on a subject of their choice. The Thesis may involve original research or be based on secondary sources. Students develop their plans for their Thesis during the second year module 'Ethnographic Methods.'
Module learning outcomes
To demonstrate systematic understanding of key aspects of anthropology via a 10,000 word dissertation
To show detailed knowledge of a particular body of ethnographic work, and demonstrate how this relates to the student's own research
To demonstrate the ability to build and sustain an argument over 10,000 words
To show the ability to deploy anthropological methods in the collection and analysis of data
To show the ability to link theory with ethnography
To demonstrate the ability to write clearly and fluently
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (8000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 90.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 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 | Workshop | 2 hours | 00100100100 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00100100100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Jon Mitchell
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Dr Diana Ibanez-Tirado
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Dr James McMurray
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