ANTH3867: Primates in Peril

• ANTH2061 Evolution, Variation and Adaptation OR ANTH2071 Our Place in Nature

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• To examine the primate extinction crisis in depth.
• To examine why primates matter, the threats to primates, how we assess those threats, and how we can mitigate them.
• To explore why and how we need to decolonise primate conservation.
• To explore the complexity of ethical dilemmas in primate conservation.

• The major drivers of the extinction crisis.
• Human-primate entanglement.
• The ethics of tourism, sanctuaries and selfies.
• How we know what works in conservation.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• At the end of the module, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate advanced levels of current knowledge and intensive understanding of primate conservation.
• Deploy analytical skills specific to primate conservation.
• Be competent in accessing and assimilating specialised research literature of an advanced nature.
• In depth knowledge of major issues in primate conservation, with an emphasis on ethically-engaged practice.

Subject-specific Skills:

• Apply anthropological and evidence-based perspectives to major issues in primate conservation, with an emphasis on ethically engaged practice
• Scientific poster design and conference-style presentation

Key Skills:

• Preparation and effective communication of complex issues, questions, debates, methods, data, interpretation and arguments in visual form and in person.
• Preparation and effective communication of complex issues, questions, debates, methods, data, interpretation and arguments in visual form and in person.
• Critical analysis of data and literature
• Self-reflection on knowledge and skills acquired and developed;
• Accessing library resources
• Undertaking independent study and research;
• Preparation and effective communication of interpretations and arguments in written, visual and oral form

• Lectures will provide students with an outline, discuss the literature that students should explore, and provide relevant examples and case studies.
• Seminars will develop topics introduced in lectures and required reading to analyse aspects or case studies in greater depth and prepare students for their summative assignment.
• Student preparation and reading time will allow engagement with specific references in advance of classes and general and particular reading releated to the assessment, which will be a poster.
• Summative assessment will consist of a poster in which students will apply the concepts and perspectives covered in the course to a topic of their own choice.

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