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SA4061 Contagion: Anthropology and Global Health

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged

The aim of the module is to examine in depth contagion and the questions it raises in our interconnected world, and introduce students to the way in which anthropology can contribute to the advancement and betterment of Global Health.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 seminar (X11 weeks), 1 tutorial (x11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 275

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C Lynteris
Module teaching staff: Dr C Lynteris
Module coordinator email cl12@st-andrews.ac.uk