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BEING HUMAN: UNDERSTANDING OUR MATERIAL AND DIGITAL WORLDS

Module code: AN168
Credits: 7.5
Semester: 1
Department: ANTHROPOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Dr Pauline Garvey (ANTHROPOLOGY)

	Overview
	This module looks at anthropological approaches to material, digital and visual culture. We will first consider object worlds in some detail, and focus on cloth and clothing, fashion and faith, recycling and fashion revolution. As an object of material and visual culture, cloth is frequently co-opted as a vehicle for multiple social and cultural agendas. The hijab, for example, - this single piece of cloth - acts as a lighting rod for emotive stereotypes regarding race, religion, gender and geopolitical forces. We will then place take these insights and consider how people create their own worlds through online interactions and visual media. Student participation and peer discussion will be expected in all sessions.

Overview

This module looks at anthropological approaches to material, digital and visual culture. We will first consider object worlds in some detail, and focus on cloth and clothing, fashion and faith, recycling and fashion revolution. As an object of material and visual culture, cloth is frequently co-opted as a vehicle for multiple social and cultural agendas. The hijab, for example, - this single piece of cloth - acts as a lighting rod for emotive stereotypes regarding race, religion, gender and geopolitical forces. We will then place take these insights and consider how people create their own worlds through online interactions and visual media. Student participation and peer discussion will be expected in all sessions.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Examine and unpack the complexity of any cultural phenomenon through skills gained in the close examination of two cases, such as ‘the veil’. Have an understanding of what a material, digital and visual culture approach to anthropological questions entails. Should have some insight into what anthropological research consists of and should be able to discuss one example of anthropological analysis in some depth.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Autumn resit students may submit continuous assessment work by a date before they sit the Autumn examination, which will be specified by the department. Students are responsible for familiarising themselves with this deadline. Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

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BEING HUMAN: UNDERSTANDING OUR MATERIAL AND DIGITAL WORLDS

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