International Relations and Anthropology
(BA) International Relations and Anthropology
Entry for 2024
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course Aims
1. Develop the intellectual and practical skills of students in the analysis, interpretation and understanding of ethnographic and international relations data and their understanding of anthropological and international theory.
2. Prepare students for employment in a wide range of contexts or for further study and a career where anthropological skills and understandings will be applied.
3. Enable students to engage in life-long learning, study and enquiry and to appreciate the value of education for society.
4. Enable students to understand the importance of International Relations in the contemporary world.
5. Develop students capacities to analyse critically events, ideas, institutions and practices.
6. Provide a curriculum supported by scholarship, staff development and a research culture that promotes breadth and depth of intellectual enquiry and debate.
7. Provide students with a supportive and receptive learning environment.
Course learning outcomes
An understanding of the core concepts and questions that define the discipline of IR.
A familiarity with the key theoretical traditions of IR as an academic discipline.
A basic knowledge of the history of modern international relations.
An understanding of the significance of the world economy for the nature of the international system.
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 present concise and cogently structured arguments, both orally and in writing.
Ability to carry out critical analysis on complex issues related to the discipline.
Full-time course composition
Course convenors
Melanie Richter-MontpetitAssociate Professor
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