School of Archaeology and Anthropology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This seminar course will provide you with a theoretical foundation in 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 and the research of others in light of central theoretical issues in Biological Anthropology.
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 24 hours seminars over 12 weeks b) 106 hours of independent student research, reading and writing