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Description:

Introduction to degree course was developed in response to high dropout and failure rates of university students. The program fully supports successful progression of students from high school to undergraduate study and beyond. This course introduces students to a degree, giving students a frame work and direction in their area of study. We are well aware that if students fail to understand the foundation of the subject they are likely to lose interest in the subject that is why this course was designed to make it easier for students. The course is equipped with most of the learning materials required by students to understand their degree program.

This course was developed in consultation with universities at global. The course is designed to give students a deeper knowledge and understanding of the degree. The course is designed to enhance the creativity and critical thinking skills that are needed by students to develop their own ideas at University standard. Taking students step by step, to simplify and to explain the degree.

The course equips students with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before starting and during your studies enabling students to plan ahead, minimizing student failure rates. The process makes knowledge transfer easier between students, universities, professionals, employers and research institutes The aim of this course is not just to make learning easier, but also to help put qualification in to use. We understand that most students at Universities fail not because they are “dumb” but, because they don’t get to understand what they are required to do.

Key Modules:

1: Social Anthropology

Social Anthropology is the comparative study of human society and culture. It focuses on investigating the everyday complexities of social life across diverse contexts at local, national, and global scales. This module introduces students to the methods, theories, and approaches used by social anthropologists in making sense of human socio-cultural diversity across the world.

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2: Cultural Anthropology

This module focuses on the study of human cultures, societies, and social practices. It explores topics such as kinship and family, religion and ritual, politics and power, economic systems, globalization, and the impact of culture on human behavior.

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3: Introduction to Anthropology

This module provides an overview of anthropology as a discipline, its historical development, and its core concepts and methods. It introduces students to the four main subfields of anthropology: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology.

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4: Social Anthropology

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5: Biological Anthropology

This is a lecture-based course covering basic evolutionary biology as applied in biological anthropology, covering evolutionary theory, socio-biology, primate behaviour, human ecology and adaptation, and human evolutionary history.

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6: Cultural Anthropology

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7: Archaeology

This module delves into the study of past human societies through the analysis of material remains. Students learn about archaeological methods, excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and the interpretation of archaeological data to understand human history, cultural change, and the development of complex societies.

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8: Linguistic Anthropology

This module focuses on the study of language and its role in human society. It covers topics such as language acquisition, language diversity and classification, sociolinguistics, language and culture, language change over time, and the documentation and preservation of endangered languages.

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9: Ethnographic Research Methods

This module provides training in the methods and techniques used in anthropological fieldwork. Students learn about participant observation, interviews, surveys, ethnographic writing, data analysis, and ethical considerations in conducting research with human subjects.

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10: Anthropological Theory

This module explores the major theoretical frameworks and perspectives in anthropology. Students study the works of influential anthropologists and examine different theoretical approaches, such as functionalism, structuralism, symbolic anthropology, postmodernism, and feminist anthropology.

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11: Applied Anthropology

This module focuses on the practical applications of anthropological knowledge and methods in various contexts. It examines how anthropology can contribute to areas such as development, public health, education, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and social justice.

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12: Medical Anthropology

This module examines the intersection of culture, health, and illness. Students explore how cultural beliefs, practices, and social structures influence health and healthcare systems, cross-cultural approaches to illness and healing, medical pluralism, and the social determinants of health.

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13: Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality

This module explores the social and cultural construction of gender and sexuality in different societies. Students examine topics such as gender roles and identities, sexuality and sexual practices and the impact of gender and sexuality on power dynamics and social inequality.

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14: Environmental Anthropology

This module focuses on the study of the complex relationship between humans and the environment. It examines how cultural beliefs, practices, and social systems shape human interactions with the natural world and contribute to environmental change.

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15: Human Rights and Anthropology

This module examines how anthropology can contribute to the understanding, analysis, and promotion of human rights in diverse cultural and social contexts.

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16: Marriage, Family and Kinship

This module focuses on the study of social relationships, structures, and practices related to marriage, family, and kinship systems across different cultures and societies. It explores the ways in which these social institutions vary and the underlying cultural, economic, and historical factors that shape them.

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17: Demographic Anthropology

Demographic anthropology focuses on the study of population dynamics, including patterns of fertility, mortality, migration, and population growth. This module examines how demographic processes shape and are shaped by cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors.

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18: Anthropology and Rural Development

The Anthropology and Rural Development module focuses on the application of anthropological perspectives and methodologies to understand and address rural development issues in diverse cultural and social contexts. This module explores the complex interactions between rural communities, development interventions, and social, economic, and environmental changes.

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19: Anthropology of Religion

The Anthropology of Religion module focuses on the study of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions from a cultural and social perspective. This module explores the diversity of religious systems around the world and examines the ways in which religion shapes and is shaped by cultural, social, and historical factors.

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20: Law, Order and War in Societies

This module focuses on the study of legal systems, social order, and warfare in different societies throughout history.It explores how societies establish and maintain law and order, the cultural and social factors that shape legal systems, and the role of warfare in social dynamics.

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21: State, Identity and Nationalism

This module focuses on the study of states, national identities, and the role of nationalism in shaping societies. It explores how states are formed, how they govern diverse populations, and the ways in which national identities and nationalist ideologies are constructed and contested.

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22: Multi-Culturalism and Cultural Universalism

This module focuses on the study of cultural diversity, cultural rights, and the tension between cultural particularism and universal human rights. The module explores how different societies navigate the challenges of multiculturalism, cultural relativism, and the promotion of human rights.

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23: Globalisation and Social Anthropology

Globalisation and Social Anthropology module focuses on the study of globalization and its impact on societies and cultures around the world. This module explores the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of globalization and examines how local communities and individuals navigate the challenges and opportunities it presents.

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24: Ethnicity, Race and Racism

This module focuses on the study of ethnicity, race, and the social construction of racial identities. It critically examines the historical, cultural, and structural factors that shape ethnic and racial relations, as well as the manifestations and consequences of racism.

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25: Criminology and Deviance

The Criminology and Deviance module explores the study of crime and deviance from an anthropological perspective. It examines how cultural, social, and historical factors shape perceptions, definitions, and responses to crime and deviant behavior in different societies. It also focus on the following sections : culture, crime and deviance; anthropology of punishment; anthropology and criminal justice policy and anthropology and restorative justice.

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26: Political Anthropology

This module focuses on the study of political systems, power dynamics, and political processes in diverse societies. It examines how politics is shaped by cultural, social, and historical factors, and explores the ways in which power is acquired, exercised, and contested.

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27: Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage

The Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage module focuses on the study of the diverse cultures, traditions, and heritage of Zimbabwe from an anthropological perspective. It explores the cultural practices, social dynamics, historical roots, and contemporary issues related to Zimbabwean cultures and heritage.

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28: African Philosophy and Thought

The African Philosophy and Thought module explores the philosophical traditions and intellectual contributions of African cultures and societies. It examines the diverse philosophical perspectives, belief systems, and epistemologies that have emerged across the African continent. This module provides an in-depth study of African thought, addressing both historical and contemporary philosophical themes.

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29: Physical Anthropology

This module focuses on the study of human biological variation, evolution, and the interaction between biology and culture. It explores the physical characteristics, genetic makeup, and evolutionary history of human populations.

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30: Urbanisation, Development and Social Anthropology

The Urbanization, Development, and Social Anthropology module focuses on the study of urbanization processes, development initiatives, and their social and cultural implications from a social anthropological perspective. This module explores how urbanization and development shape societies, identities, power dynamics, and everyday life in urban contexts.

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31: Social Stratification in Anthropological Societies

The Social Stratification in Anthropological Societies module focuses on the study of social inequality, hierarchy, and stratification within human societies from an anthropological perspective. It examines how social classes, caste systems, and other forms of social stratification shape individuals' lives, opportunities, and access to resources.

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32: Applied Anthropology and Development Policies

This module focuses on the practical application of anthropological knowledge and methods to address social, cultural, and developmental challenges in various contexts. It explores how anthropological perspectives can inform and contribute to the development and implementation of policies and programs aimed at promoting social change and sustainable development.

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