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Encountering cultures: Introduction to anthropology 1

ATS1255

Synopsis

Anthropologists seek understanding of how differences shape the world. They look beyond everyday explanations for realities of life and culture, and use their perceptions to create better futures for humans and their collectives. You will explore case studies in: globalisation, mobility, poverty, development, resistance, indigeneity, technology and online worlds, gender and sexuality, sex and reproduction, magic, spirituality and religion. Through these, you will be introduced to key concepts of ethnography and anthropology.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
1
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
Human Geography Anthropology & Development Studies
Handbook year
2026

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Offerings (1)

  • First semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE

Listed in 2 areas of study

  • AnthropologyLevel 1 gateway units
  • AnthropologyLevel 1 gateway units