Overview
This topic will explore the incredible diversity of human cultures across the globe from the deep past to the present. Cultural diversity is not only a source of fascination for anthropologists but also a crucial aspect of human experience. It challenges us to question our own assumptions and understandings of … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Introduce students to the diversity of human cultures and societies from the deep past to the present.
- Develop students’ awareness of the vast array of cultural practices, beliefs, languages, and customs that exist among different human societies.
- Explain the theory, concepts, methods and evidence anthropologists use to document and interpret human culture.
- Consider the relationships between culture, material objects and human behaviour in a global context.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Compare different cultures by studying how they organise themselves, communicate, and adapt to their environments
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Analyse the theory, methods and evidence anthropologists use to interpret how different cultures construct meaning in their lives
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Present coherent arguments using a range of archaeological and ethnographic texts, critical thinking, and presentation
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