AN505
Advanced Professional Development in Anthropology
This information is for the 2023/24 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Harry Walker and Dr Mareike Winchell
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Anthropology. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
This seminar course has two main aims. First, it examines key theoretical concepts and approaches in Anthropology at an advanced level that may be relevant to post-fieldwork doctoral candidates. It may focus on widely ranging thematic areas, e.g. recent developments in cognitive anthropology and/or in material culture studies and/or in anthropological studies of ontology. The aim is to enhance the ability of students to engage with such debates at an advanced level. Second, the course aims to enhance the professional development of doctoral students by providing them with advice and support in relation to their career progression.
Teaching
10 hours of seminars in the AT. 10 hours of seminars in the WT. 8 hours of seminars in the ST.
The contact hours listed above are the minimum expected.
Assessment
This course is not assessed.
Key facts
Department: Anthropology
Total students 2022/23: 1
Average class size 2022/23: 1
Value: One Unit
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Specialist skills