
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