MA in Anthropology & Cultural Politics
The MA in Anthropology and Cultural Politics is an interdisciplinary programme in anthropology, directed at students from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, social and political sciences, artists, and professionals in the media and cultural sectors. The objective of the MA is to address contemporary issues in culture and politics from an anthropological perspective, drawing on the commitment of the Department of Anthropology at Goldsmiths to build a public anthropology.
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
You should have an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant subject. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.
The programme is great preparation for any role that involves research and communication. Graduates have pursued opportunities in journalism, other media, policy, education and public debate; they have also gone on to research degrees, either at Goldsmiths or elsewhere.
Please see Tuition fees.
Please see Staff research interests.
Contact Dr Nicholas De Genova
The programme is convened and taught by Dr Nicholas De Genova.
The MA programme in Anthropology and Cultural Politics is organized around a critical investigation of the central thematic concepts of its title: 'culture,' 'power,' and 'politics,' as well as 'anthropology' itself. Each of these terms are posited in this programme as questions for critical reflection and students are encouraged to pursue independent research projects that investigate the meanings attributed to these terms in contemporary social contexts.
The programme is particularly interested in the intersections of 'culture' and 'power,' and the consideration of what may be called 'cultural politics.' How and when does 'culture' become apprehensible as 'political'? How and when does 'power' operate upon or within 'culture'? Is it even tenable to uphold and retain this distinction? If so, what are the analytical or interpretive benefits? What may be the disadvantages or pitfalls? If not, what is implicated in the politicization of 'culture' or the culturalization of 'power' and 'politics'? How can these concerns be studied in the ongoing struggles over 'culture' in everyday life?
In addition to the core courses, options can be selected from several departments and centres (Anthropology, Cultural Studies, English and Comparative Literature, Media and Communications, and Sociology).
Assessment
Take-home papers and/or essays/reports; dissertation, which is a thorough critical discussion of existing knowledge in a relevant area.
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