Anthropology with a Language BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Anthropology with a Language BA (Hons) at the University of Sussex combines anthropology and a chosen language, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of global cultures and societies. The program emphasizes the application of anthropological knowledge to real-world problems and prepares students for a range of careers, including in the arts, civil service, research, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program combines the study of anthropology with a chosen language, providing a comprehensive understanding of global cultures and societies. It aims to equip students with the tools to analyze and interpret cultural phenomena, particularly within the context of the chosen language's cultural sphere. The program emphasizes the application of anthropological knowledge to real-world problems, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will learn from experts who are actively engaged in research and debate on topics such as gender relations, migration, economic and political inequality, religion, health, and reproduction.

Outline:

The program is structured as a major/minor course, with anthropology as the major subject (75% of the program) and the chosen language as the minor subject (25% of the program).

Year 1:

• Core Modules:
• Key Concepts in Anthropology
• Practising Anthropology
• The Anthropological Imagination
• Anthropology of Capitalism, Care and the Environment
• The Anthropology of Kinship and Relatedness
• Worlds and Selves
• Options:
• Arabic Beginners A/B
• British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1A/B
• Chinese Beginners A/B
• French Beginners A/B, French for Professional Purposes 1A/B, French Intermediate A/B Year 1
• German Beginners A/B, German Intermediate A/B
• Italian Beginners A/B, Italian Intermediate A/B
• Japanese Beginners A/B, Japanese Intermediate A/B
• Spanish Beginners A/B, Spanish for Professional Purposes 1A/B, Spanish Intermediate A/B Year 1

Year 2:

• Core Modules:
• Ethnographic Research Methods
• Key Debates in Contemporary Anthropology
• Religion and Ritual
• Politics and Power
• Options:
• Arabic Advanced A/B, Arabic Intermediate A/B
• British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2A/B
• Chinese Advanced A/B, Chinese Intermediate A/B
• Cities and Urban Lives
• Culture and Representation
• Ethnographic Field Research
• French Advanced A/B, French for Professional Purposes 2A/B, French Intermediate A/B
• German Advanced A/B, German Intermediate A/B
• Italian Advanced A/B, Italian Intermediate A/B
• Japanese Advanced A/B, Japanese Intermediate A/B
• Spanish Advanced A/B, Spanish for Professional Purposes 2A/B, Spanish Intermediate A/B
• Visual Anthropology

Year 3:

• Options:
• Anthropology of the Body
• Arabic Advanced A/B, Arabic in Context A/B
• British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 3A/B
• Chinese Advanced A/B, Chinese in Context A/B
• Death, Dying and the Corpse
• Development, Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
• French Advanced A/B (B), French for Professional Purposes 3A/B, French in Context A/B
• German Advanced A/B, German in Context A/B
• Human Rights
• Italian Advanced A/B, Italian in Context A/B
• Japanese Advanced A/B, Japanese in Context A/B
• Slavery, Emancipation and Legacies
• Spanish Advanced A/B (B), Spanish for Professional Purposes 3A/B, Spanish in Context A/B
• The Anthropology of Geopolitics
• Anthropology Thesis
• Cults, Conspiracies and Political Religion
• Environmental Anthropology
• Political Ecology and Environmental Justice
• Race, Ethnicity and Identity

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and fieldwork. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences, such as conducting ethnographic research. The faculty comprises experienced anthropologists and language specialists who are actively involved in research and teaching. They bring a diverse range of expertise and perspectives to the program.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in fields such as:

• Arts, media, and journalism
• Civil and diplomatic services, politics, and research
• International organizations
• Public and private sectors
Recent graduates have secured positions as:
• Project manager
• Press officer
• Migrant rights advocate

Other:

• The program offers optional study abroad opportunities, allowing students to gain international experience and broaden their perspectives.
• Students can also apply for optional placements to gain practical experience and enhance their employability.
• The program is highly regarded, with the Department of Anthropology ranked 7th in the UK for research overall in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education).