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 121-082 Contemporary Anthropological Theory

Note

Formerly available as 136-026. Students who have completed 136-026 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Mary Patterson

Prerequisites

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma or Fourth Year Honours in Anthropology.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject is devoted to an examination of recent theoretical developments and controversies within anthropology. Each year an important issue that has occasioned debate within the discipline will be examined in detail, such as the debate between Sahlins and Obeyeskere about the meaning of the death of Cook in Hawaii. Students who complete the subject should comprehend the kinds of theoretical arguments used by anthropologists in explaining events, and be able to undertake a critical evaluation of issues in anthropological theory.

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