This course provides students with an opportunity to undertake detailed study of a chosen original topic situated within disciplinary concerns pertaining to anthropology. In collaboration with the Course Convenor, students individually choose one key topic of interest to them and focus on a sustained period of desk-based research into the relevant literature. (There is no expectation of field work for this course, and this would generally not be encouraged.) A supervisor with knowledge or experience in the relevant field of study will be nominated, with whom the student is expected to schedule regular contact for advice and support.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Demonstrate a command of the relevant anthropological literature related to a chosen topic.
- Pose an original research question, or argument, which is situated within the relevant theoretical literature related to the chosen topic.
- Explain the significance of the research project in the context of the literature and the implications of what has been learned in conducting a project.
Other Information
The Graduate Reading course offers the opportunity for extended engagement with a body of literature surrounding a particular topic or thematic area in anthropology under the guidance of a staff member. The course can be used for producing an annotated bibliography and/or literature review relevant to a Masters sub-thesis project, and/or for concentrated study in a subject of particular interest to the studentIndicative Assessment
Annotated bibliography, 1500-2000 words (20%) [Learning Outcome 1]Research essay, 3500-4000 words (80%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 3]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 12 hours of contact with supervisor over 12 weeks; and
b) 118 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Archaeology and Anthropology to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Assumed Knowledge
To enrol in this course you must be enrolled in the Master of Anthropology or Master of Anthropology (Advanced), have completed 24 units of 6000 or 8000 level Anthropology (ANTH) courses with an average mark of at least 70, and with permission from the convener.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $5700 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5054 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | In Person | View |
