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This course is a ‘hands-on’ introduction to public history and historical ethnography, taught through a combination of workshops, tutorials and field trips.
This course provides an introduction to historical inquiry taught through a combination of workshops, tutorials and field trips. There are four main sections or themes. In The Uses of the Past we attempt to find common ground between the disciplines of anthropology, sociology and history; reflect on the meanings associated with objects; and critically examine the ‘sacred myths’ that surround the commemoration of Anzac Day. In the sessions that follow, we explore three case studies: Death and Memory; Museums and Historical Representation; and Film and History.Our focus here is on: (a) ways we might approach the past, including the use of documentary sources, material culture, visual media, oral histories and(b) the kinds of questions that confront those of us engaged in historical work (especially in museums). Who owns the past? Who may interpret the past? Whose story is it? Who should tell it?COURSE GOALThis course aims to awaken students’ historical imagination and explore ways that we might represent the past.
This course will enable each participant to: critically evaluate a range of theoretical, conceptual and empirical tools for making sense of the past reflect on course texts and learning experiences in a personal journal complete a concept description for an exhibition on an aspect of local history contribute effectively in group and cooperative work develop an appreciation for historical anthropology and social historyNOTE: The correct pre-requisites for this course are as follows - please ignore the ones below.15 points of 100 level ANTH or HIST or SOCI with B grade or better; or 30 points of 100 level ANTH or HIST or SOCI; or students without 100 level ANTH or HIST or SOCI but with a B average or better in 60 points in related subjects may enter the course with the approval of the Head of Department.
15 points of SOCI or ANTH at 100 level; OR 45 points in related subjects with the approval of the Head of Department.
ANTH238, HIST288
Lyndon Fraser
The required readings for the course will be available on LEARN.
Library portalWhat is Anthropology? Learn Using EndNote for referencing
Domestic fee $732.00
International fee $2,975.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .