University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm Tue

The module focuses on a range of theoretical approaches in social and cultural anthropology. Beginning with Structuralism, which has had a profound influence upon the discipline, the module also examines Post-Structuralist, Interpretive, Semantic and other approaches within anthropology. To achieve a sense of the developments of social theory and of theoretical critique is one of the aims of the module.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass SA2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 1 seminar.

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 6,000-word Essay = 100%

Personnel