ANTH20017 Anthropology: History, Theory, Practice
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is ANTH20017 hard?
ANTH20017: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. Makes it harder: 2 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The history of anthropological theory over 150 years, its main schools, and what they still offer today's debates.
After it you can
- Trace the main schools of anthropological thought
- Read key texts in their historical context
- Apply theory to current political debates
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 20%, Presentations 40%, Assignments 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ANTH20017 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANTH20017?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANTH20017 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Presentations 40%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ANTH20017 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ANTH20017 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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