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Module Title
Urban Encounters: Anthropology in Birmingham
School
History and Cultures
Department
African Studies & Anthropology
Module Code
09 38037
Module Lead
Juliet Gilbert and Marco di Nunzio
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module takes key anthropological concepts and themes in the study of urban environments and asks how we might apply them in order to gain a deeper understanding of the city of Birmingham. Through lectures and seminar readings, students will be introduced to anthropological approaches to topics such as immigration, religious belief, consumption practices, street art, popular culture, inequality, multiculturalism, or food, and will be encouraged to apply an anthropological lens to such topics in the city in which they are studying.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to approach familiar topics or themes from an anthropological perspective
Reflect on their own experiences of the city of Birmingham in relation to the topics covered in classes
Bring together scholarly literature and personal observations to analyse an urban experience or issue of contemporary concern
Assessment
38037-01 : 500 word written assignment - Essay 1 : Coursework (20%)
38037-02 : 2500 word reflective portfolio - Essay 2 : Coursework (80%)