Course coordinator
Dr Jenny Munro
Consultation hours Wednesdays 1pm-2pm or by appointment.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
This course introduces anthropological and other theoretical perspectives on and from the societies, scholars and peoples of the Pacific - from American Samoa and Hawai'i to the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea and West Papua. It is not a traditional review of the history of anthropological thought, but rather, in this course, `theory' means diverse interpretations and understandings of society. Through an exploration of racism/colonialism, culture and gender it prepares students to engage more deeply with challenges such as climate change, gender equality, and decolonisation and provides a grounding in Pacific anthropology.
This course is essential preparation for graduates to obtain a foundational understanding of contemporary conditions, debates, and analyses in the Pacific region so you can engage ethically and respectfully in the region or with Pasifika peoples around the world. The 'learning resources' list contains important course readings, but please access the most recent course Reading Guide fromﾠBlackboard for the latest advice on required and recommended readings/other content.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Some knowledge of the study of anthropology is assumed for this course. This course is designed for second year students. For anthropology majors and minors, this course should ideally be taken in the second year of study.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANTH1008 or (AY101 + 102) or AY100
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
AY200, AY204
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Mrs Inez Fainga'a
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
There will be 12 weeks of course contact; the last meeting of the course will be 17 October to allow students time to review and prepare for the final assessment.
Aims and outcomes
The aims of this course are:
- To introduce anthropological and other theoretical perspectives on and from the societies, scholars and peoples of the Pacific
- To prepare students to engage with challenges such as racism, development, gender equality, and decolonisation in the region
- To increase awareness of anthropology’s history and present with Pacific Islanders
- To improve students' abilities to read for themes in scholarship and write well-structured thematic analysis
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify, communicate, and evaluate how anthropology interprets and engages with Pacific societies and cultures in the past and today
LO2.
Develop an awareness of Pasifika perspectives that can be applied to engage ethically and respectfully in the region or with Pasifika peoples worldwide
LO3.
Demonstrate increased familiarity with contemporary anthropological debates on key issues in the Pacific/Oceania region
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Reflection | 10% |
16/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Biographical Essay | 40% |
13/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Literature Review | 50% |
4/11/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
16/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Considering readings, lectures, and especially the anthropology museum visit from Weeks 1-3, you are asked to write a 300-350 word reflection of your own thoughts. 1) Choose a Pacific-related item from the anthropology museum visit*. 2) Write a short description of the item. 3) Provide your own thoughts on why an anthropologist might have wanted to collect this particular item. As this is a reflection, you should not use material attributed to others (no references). This task asks you to reflect on (imagine or hypothesise) about reasons an anthropologist may have collected this item by making some logical connections with the course content. This task assesses Learning Outcome 1.
AI Use:This assessment task evaluates student abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
*If you are absent from the museum visit, you should request an extension. If approved, the course coordinator will provide you with an alternative task.
Your reflection is marked out of 10 points, equally weighted on the quality of the reflection and the quality of the expression (writing). Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ) and Course Coordinator approval.
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Biographical Essay
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
13/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
To develop and demonstrate familiarity with Pacific anthropologists and scholars, you are asked to write a biographical essay on one of the Pacific Islander scholars discussed in the course. The essay should identify the scholar’s key ideas or key themes in their work, analyse their contribution to anthropology as you see it, and reflect on how the context of their work (such as personal history and key scholarly debates or world events) influenced them. This assessment is a stepping stone to the final assessment (Literature Review) because you will gain expertise on the ideas of a particular scholar and practice seeking out relevant materials and reading for themes in the scholar’s work. The biographical essay should be 1200 words (+/-10%) and use minimum 4 references. References should be to course readings or readings/materials that are available in the UQ library catalogue only. It should be referenced in APA 7th style. The reference list is not included in the word count.
This task is marked out of 40 points, with up to 10 marks for each of the following criteria: Identifying and evidencing scholar’s ideas; Analysing their contribution to anthropology; Critical reflection on their context and how it shaped their work/research; Written expression. Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. This task assesses Learning Outcome 2.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ) and Course Coordinator approval.
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Literature Review
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
4/11/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
In order to demonstrate and communicate your expertise and familiarity with significant ideas and themes in Pacific Anthropology, you are asked to write a literature review of 1700 words (+/- 10%) on one of the following topics:
- Racism; Decolonisation; Tourism; Gender; Feminism; Culture; Sport
- Alternative topic by arrangement
Your literature review should synthesise key ideas, debates, and/or themes in existing scholarly anthropological research to provide the reader with a snapshot of what ideas are prominent regarding the topic. It should present an argument about what those themes are, and be organised into distinct themes supported by evidence. In other words, your review should aim to answer the question of ‘what do anthropologists working in relation to the Pacific Islands/Oceania say about [topic]’? Min 7 references, max 15 references. References should be to course readings or readings that are available in the UQ library catalogue only. Please include the ‘permalink’ from UQ catalogue in your reference list using the copy link function. It should look like this: https://search.library.uq.edu.au/permalink/f/tbms52/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_be7f620dc75e47bcab652f9c889f6d7d
To demonstrate familiarity with anthropological research, most of your references should be to anthropological sources - including works by anthropologists, anthropology books, articles in anthropology journals, course readings, or other writing by scholars we have read in the course. See rubric in ECP and Blackboard folder. Reference in APA 7th. The reference list is not included in the word count.
This task is marked out of 50 with up to 10 points for each of the following 5 criteria: demonstrates comprehension of the literature; presents a clear and consistent argument; synthesises the literature into clear distinct themes with evidence; analyses the arguments of the literature; written expression. Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
The Annual Review of Anthropology is a journal that contains thematic literature reviews of anthropological topics and themes. This is a good place to start to get a sense of what a literature review looks like.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ) and Course Coordinator approval.
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Your final grade is determined by adding together the sum of all individual assessment tasks completed and received.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary Assessment: Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Tutorial: https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
UQ Assignment Writing Guide: Steps for writing assignments - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The Marks and feedback for the final assessment item are to only be made available to the student on Grade Release Day at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/academic-progress-and-final-results/querying-result.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
The UQ Library also offers information, guides and technical help on quizzes and tests, Blackboard assignments and Turnitin assignments. Details are available on the Learn.UQ Assessment website (https://www.library.uq.edu.au/ask-it/learnuq-assessment) and UQ Library Ask I.T. Service website (https://www.library.uq.edu.au/ask-it/about-ask-it).
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Seminar |
Introduction to Theory and Society in the Pacific Introduction to the course and key issues. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Seminar |
Anthropology of/in the Pacific This lecture introduces some of the history of anthropology in the Pacific - from Islander and Western perspectives, with a focus on exchange and capitalism. We will visit the UQ Anthropology Museum (TBC). See Reading list on Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Māori and Pacific Cultures Guest Lecturer Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione will explore contemporary perspectives on Pacific cultures including relationality, ethics and decolonising methodology. |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Racism This lecture focuses on racism in historical perspective - How did anthropologists and others perceive and divide Pacific peoples through their 'science' of race? What were some of the effects? How has racism been resisted? See Reading guide on Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Colonialism Continuing our focus on key structural processes and their diverse effects, this lecture examines colonialism in the Pacific, foregrounding how Pacific scholars conceptualise colonialism and decolonisation. See Reading guide on Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Decolonisation This lecture focuses on understanding ongoing decolonisation in Oceania, drawing further on the ideas of Tracey Banivanua Mar and anthropologist Faye V Harrison. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Culture in Anthropological History This lecture focuses on a short history of the concept of culture in anthropology, with a focus on Margaret Mead and anthropology in Papua New Guinea. See Reading List on Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Gender & Sexuality This lecture introduces local and global perspectives on the diversity of gender and sexuality of Oceania, including cultural critiques, impacts of tourism, and notions of development. See Reading list and links on Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Seminar |
Culture and Re-Indigenisation This lecture, by Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione delves into the issues of cultural appropriation, cultural commodification and reclamation in the areas of popular culture, tourism, and Christianity. Learning outcomes: L02 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Indigenous Sport This session looks at Indigenous sport to examine the effects of globalisation, culture, gender and embodiment, drawing on the work of American Samoan anthropologist Dr Fa'anofo Lisa Uperesa. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Seminar |
Pacific Resurgence This session focuses on theories of resistance and introduces the idea of resurgence from Indigenous theoretical perspectives on liberation. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Seminar |
Course Conclusion In this session we will reflect on key lessons in the course and discuss future opportunities to engage with Pacific Anthropology. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.