| Semester 1, 2021 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Culture, Religion and Belief |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Humanities & Communication |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090303 - Anthropology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Rationale
Religion is one of the principal cultural phenomena in which humans participate. It informs significant global events, as well as the everyday detail of people’s lives. As the holistic study of human kind, anthropology is particularly concerned with examining religion and belief itself, and also how it impacts on other social and cultural institutions.
Synopsis
This course presents a theoretical analysis of religion and belief as cultural phenomena. Through the study of diverse, local perspectives on religion and belief, this course guides students in recognising the connections between various social and cultural institutions. It explores the dynamics of religion and magic in human societies through comparative studies of elements, forms and symbolism in systems of religion and belief.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
- a knowledge and understanding of relevant concepts, theories, and examples;
- an ability to understand and critically evaluate relevant professional literature;
- an ability to engage in Anthropological research on relevant topics, and to report in an effective way.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Theoretical contexts to religion and belief | 20.00 |
| 2. | Religion and self | 20.00 |
| 3. | Diversity of practices | 20.00 |
| 4. | Religion and society | 20.00 |
| 5. | Diversity of contexts | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=01&subject1=ANT2005)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
ANT2005 Introductory Book/Study Guide.
Bowen, JR 2017, Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion, 7th edn, Pearson Publishing, Boston, Massachusetts.
Moro, P & Myers, J 2012, Magic, witchcraft and religion: a reader in the anthropology of religion, 9th edn, McGraw Hill, New York.
Reference materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Bowie, F 2006, The anthropology of religion: an introduction, 2nd edn, Blackwell, Oxford.
Klass, M & Weisgrau, M (eds) 1999, Across the boundaries of belief: contemporary issues in the anthropology of religion, Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado.
Klass, M 1995, Ordered universes: approaches to the anthropology of religion, Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado.
Lambeck, M 2008, A reader in the anthropology of religion, 2nd edn, Blackwell, Malden, Massachusetts.
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 39.00 |
| Independent Study | 126.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUIZ | 30 | 30 | 12 Apr 2021 | |
| ESSAY (2500-3000 WORDS) | 40 | 40 | 21 May 2021 | |
| OPEN EXAM - TAKE HOME | 30 | 30 | End S1 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be a take home exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their examiner via StudyDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them, to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course where required. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2021 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1, 2021:
To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2021 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1, 2021:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2021 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.
Requirements after S1, 2021:
The exam for this course is a CLOSED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Normally Deferred and Supplementary Examinations are held in the next Examination period. In S1 2021 selected courses will pilot an early Deferred and Supplementary Examination period held within 30 business days of results release. The list of courses involved can be found at . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .