Anthropology with a Language
(BA) Anthropology with a Language
Entry for 2025
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Comprehensive knowledge of the broad field of social and cultural anthropology.
Understanding of the key contemporary debates in anthropology.
Familiarity with the history of the discipline and the development of theoretical perspectives over time.
Detailed knowledge of a number of specialist areas within the discipline.
Knowledge of a wide range of ethnographic material and the way in which anthropological theory is used to understand this material.
Understanding of the ethical and political issues involved in anthropological research, analysis and writing.
Knowledge of a range of ethnographic research methods and ability to apply these.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and to present material both orally and in writing.
Ability to deploy a range of communication and information technology skills.
Ability to apply a range of skills in the retrieval and use of primary and secondary sources.
Ability to present concise and cogently structured arguments, both orally and in writing.
Ability to carry out critical analysis on complex issues related to the discipline.
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the syntax, lexis and appropriate registers of Arabic/Chinese/French/German/Italian/Japanese/Spanish
communicate effectively, and with a good level of accuracy, in spoken Arabic/Chinese/French/German/Italian/Japanese/Spanish
communicate effectively, and with a good level of accuracy, in written Arabic/Chinese/French/German/Italian/Japanese/Spanish
demonstrate awareness and critical appreciation of one or more cultures and societies other than their own
CEFR C1 pathway only: mediate effectively in speaking and writing between English and French/Spanish
Full-time course composition
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