| Unit name | Visual Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ARCH25022 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Butler |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit adds the important dimension of the $�visual&� in anthropology research and theory. Visual Anthropology has two core focuses: the historical and contemporary use of visual media by anthropologists and others, and the creation and use of visual systems within societies themselves. The unit will engage with theories of the $�visual&� in anthropology and will also present a number of examples of research carried out using visual media. In addition to lectures, the unit will involve the weekly screening of ethnographic films, which will be followed by analysis and debate in discussion groups. The Pg students, as part of their teaching and learning experience on the unit, will be responsible for introducing each week&�s film and will take the lead in the discussion groups, encouraging and supporting Ug participation. The unit will be supported via Blackboard.
