MODULE SPECIFICATION COVER SHEET
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Title of the module
Introduction to Environmental Anthropology
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School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module
School of Anthropology and Conservation
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The level of the module (e.g. Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7)
Level 6
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The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents
15 (7.5)
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Spring
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
SE301: Introduction to Social Anthropology or SE610 Human Ecology: Introduction to Social Ecological
Systems
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The programmes of study to which the module contributes
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BA Environmental Social Science
BSc Human Ecology
BSc Wildlife Conservation
BA Social Anthropology
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Demonstrate broad outline knowledge of the comparative human ecology of different kinds of
subsistence systems
8.2 Assess evidence and articulate theories concerning the relationship between culture, social
organisation and ecology
8.3 Evaluate critically arguments and data in the field of environmental anthropology
8.4 Compare and contrast natural and social science approaches to the understanding of human
environment relations
9. The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
9.1 Locate relevant sources of data (using library holdings and electronic sources) for particular
assignments: essay writing, seminar presentation, note taking
9.2 Summarise, interpret, and present data in oral and written form (essays, seminars)
9.3 Relate ideas and material in one context (lectures) to material in another (seminars)
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A synopsis of the curriculum
This is an introduction to environmental anthropology, and a critical exploration of theories concerning
the relationship between culture, social organisation and ecology. The topics covered will include
problems in defining nature and environment, environmental determinism and cultural ecology,
biological models and the concept of system, negative and positive feedback, ethnoecology, the
description of subsistence, the concept of cultural adaptation, the ecology of hunting and gathering
peoples, low intensity agriculture, intensification, environment, culture and
development, and the
anthropology of the environmental movement.
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10 Reading List (Indicative list, current at time of publication. Reading lists will be published
annually)
Dove, M.R and Carpenter, C. 2007. Environmental Anthropology: A Reader.
Marten, Gerald. 2001. Human Ecology: basic concepts for sustainable development.
Moran, Emilio. 2000. Human Adaptability: an introduction to Ecological Anthropology.
Sutton, M.Q. and E.N. Anderson, 2004. Introduction to cultural ecology.
11 Learning and Teaching methods
The total study hours are 150. There will 12 x 1hr lectures and 12 x 1 hr seminars. Students are
expected to study 8 hours a week on their own, and spend 30 hours preparing for the final exam.
Students will achieve subject specific learning outcomes a-c in lectures and seminars, and general
learning outcomes in seminars and through coursework.
12 Assessment methods.
Assessment will comprise 20 percent coursework and the final examination 80 percent of total marks
awarded. The essay, or project report, of 3000 words contributes to the achievement of module aims
and objectives by allowing students to explore in depth one topic of interest, while the course test
ensures a broad range of understanding of key concepts and facts relating to the syllabus in general.
13 Map of Module Learning Outcomes to Learning and Teaching Methods and methods of
Assessment
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outcome
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Private Study
126
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Seminar
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14 The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality
legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need in its
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teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary,
including additional or substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for
students who have declared and discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for
students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the
University’s disability/dyslexia student support service, and specialist support will be provided
where needed.
15 Campus(es) or Centre(s) where module will be delivered:
Canterbury
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Revision record – all revisions must be recorded in the grid and full details of the change retained in the
appropriate committee records.
Date approved
Major/minor
revision
Start date of the delivery of
revised version
Section revised
Impacts PLOs( Q6&7 cover
sheet)
12/02/16
Minor
Sep-17
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