Course Details in 2023/24 Session

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
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Restrictions	None
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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%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 500 word written assignment (20%)
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