Undergraduate Course: Material Culture (SCET10003)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | This course explores the theme of the three-dimensional or physical manifestations of Scotland's traditional culture systems through a series of thematic case studies. Emphasis is placed upon the examination of material culture exchange and development in relation to such issues as status, ethnicity and identity. Within this framework, form and function, aesthetics and semiotics are explored from an ethnological stance. |
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students must have a background in Folklore or Anthropology (ideally at least 3 relevant courses at grade B or above). We will only consider University/College level courses for entry purposes. |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should have:
A solid familiarity with material culture theory, including museology and collection theory.
An enhanced understanding of the concept of objects as evidence.
Experience of producing critical texts on the concept of material culture through course work tasks.
A broad understanding of the empirical context of material culture within a Scottish cultural framework.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Conference Room, 27 George Square. |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Gary West
Tel: (0131 6)50 4151
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Course secretary | Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
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