Anth 101 Course Outline
Anth 101 Course Outline
Anth 101 Course Outline
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To understand the basics of the field of anthropology and the types of research and
analyses practiced in the discipline.
In this section, students are introduced to the discipline of anthropology, the historical
context which has shaped the discipline and applicability of anthropology in today’s
world. Students are introduced to terminology and concepts related to social and cultural
anthropology. This section further introduces the anthropological theories of social
organization such as historicism (historical particularism and diffusionism),
functionalism and structuralism. It also examines how culture and societal changes have
evolved by using these theoretical frameworks.
This section examines the concept of kinship, marriage, family and the associated
anthropological terminology. Students are also introduced to drawing kinship diagrams
and genealogies.
Recommended Texts:
Haviland, W. A., Prins, H., Walrath, D., McBride, B. (2011). The essence of
anthropology. 3rd ed. USA: Cengage Learning- Wadsworth.
Nanda, S. and Warms, R.L. (2014). Cultural Anthropology. Belmont, Ca: Cengage
Learning - Wadsworth.
*it is not necessary to purchase any textbook as relevant chapters will be uploaded on
learn2023.ukzn.ac.za
ALL readings, notes, assignment topics & tutorials will be available on learn2023
Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the system and consistently
refer to learn to keep up to date.
There is one tutorial each week starting from the third week of lecturers. Topics
and times for tutorials will be announced in class and each tutorial will require
prior preparation.
Tutorials :
Test :
Portfolio :
DP Criteria
In order to qualify for DP (and be permitted to write the examination) students need to
fulfill the following conditions:
Course Assessment
Tutorials 10 %
Test 20 %
Portfolio 20 %
Examination 50 %
-Students achieving a final mark of 50 % or more when course work mark and exam
mark are added together will pass the course.
-Students receiving a final mark of 40-49 % will be required to write a supplementary
examination.
-Please note: If a supplementary or agrotat exam is written, course work will be carried
forward and will be calculated into the final mark after the examination.
Finally, we wish you well with your studies and trust that you will enjoy module.