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School of Archaeology and Anthropology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This seminar course will provide honours students with a foundation in theory related to the different areas of biological anthropology including bioarchaeology, human biology, human evolution and primatology. By writing papers, conducting seminar presentations and leading discussions on select topics you will develop in depth knowledge of theories and the ability to critically analyse them in light of current research. The overall goal of the course is to help you evaluate your own research in light of central theoretical issues in Biological Anthropology.
Research essays (2 x 4000 words , 25% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Presentations based on research essays ( 2 x 40 minute 20% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Discussion participation
Learning outcomes 3
260 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks; and b) 224 hours of independent and/or directed student research, reading and writing.
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