AN2106 - Anthropology of Violence

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Violence, its forms and controls, is fundamental to human social existence and is central to theories regarding the nature of society. The anthropology of violence addresses these points from a comparative cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is given to the situational nature of violence and human conflict with case studies of warfare, state-based violence, sexual violence, genocide and ethnic conflict.

Learning Outcomes

• consider the relationship between violence and human nature;
• explore in depth at least one major anthropological study of violence;
• understand the importance of violence in modern social theory;
• examine cross-cultural approaches to violence.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

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