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Course Description
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Course Name
Hunter Gatherers and Human Evolution
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Anthropology, Environmental Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Assessment: 6 pieces of coursework spread across 6 different weeks summarising one of the readings assigned for that week (250 words each) [25%], on-line test (1 hour) [25%], in-class test (1.5 hours) [50%]
The ethnographic literature on hunter-gatherers is examined from an evolutionary ecological perspective. Cross-cultural variation in diet, foraging practices, technology, residence, mobility, reproduction, cooperation, and social organization are surveyed and analyzed.
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