Module course for ANT6011_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Anthropology and Sociology (ORG:ANTS)
Convenor name: Dr Kostas Retsikas
Convenor email: kr1@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P552
Module dates: Semester 1 2026-27
Intended learning outcomes:

On completion of this module a student should be able to

 

·  Engage critically with the anthropological study of cinematic images, with such engagement based on familiarity with the history of anthropological cinema

·  Identify and evaluate key themes and concepts in visual anthropology

·  See and articulate the relevance of anthropological thought to the understanding of cinema as a social and artistic practice across the globe

·  Use anthropological concepts to describe and discuss themes of concern across the humanities

·  Articulate an anthropological problem - that is, learn to distinguish an anthropological problem from a mere topic or area of interest, while also appreciating multi-disciplinary perspectives

·  Hone the ability to read theoretical texts and appreciate cinematic images independently, creatively, and critically


Assessment 1: Name: AS1: Film Review
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 11/12/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 11/01/2027
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 1: Format: Short film review consisting of 750 words
Assessment 2: Name: AS2: Essay
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 04/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 2: Format: Essay consisting of 2,000 words
Page template: On campus 2026/27