SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Sociology and Anthropology
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Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. This is a department that offers modules of Anthropology and Sociology in the Faculty of humanities under the School of Social Sciences.
Sociology is the scientific study of society that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity. It is a course that will enable you to derive intellectual enjoyment of life through an enriched understanding of the social world in which we live in. In this course, you will learn a new way of analyzing the world’s behavior through sociological methods and techniques, which will enable you to make sense of the rapidly changing world we live in.
The module of Anthropology promotes an understanding of the nature and dynamics of contemporary societies in Africa; the historical development of these societies – starting with the archeological pre – history of Africa as well as the major impact of other cultures and ideologies on African cultures are highlighted. It also promotes an Afrocentric approach of the nature and functions of culture in a multi – cultural context. Ethnographic case studies of social, economic, political and religious institutions in various African cultures acquaint students with every aspect of these cultures.
Anthropology and Sociology Academic Programmes
BACHELOR OF ARTS
The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 3 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 7.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides admission for study at the University for first time entering students, the following applies for entry into this programme: | |||||||||
AFRICAN LANGUAGE | 4 | ||||||||
ANY THREE (3) SUBJECT | 4 | ||||||||
ENGLISH | 4 | ||||||||
MATHEMATICS or MATHS LITERACY | 3 or 5 | ||||||||
Total Minimum APS | 23 or 25 |
Curriculum
Module Name |
Code |
Pre-requisite |
Co-requisite |
Possible |
SAQA |
Credits |
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YEAR LEVEL 1 |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Introduction To Socio Cultural Anthropology | HANT011 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
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Introduction To Sociology | HSOC011 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
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Student Success 101 | HSTS011 |
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No |
4 |
0.0 |
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1st SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose 3) | |||||||||
European History | HHIS011 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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History Of Philosophy | HPHL011 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Introduction To Political Science | HPOL011 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Introduction To Psychology | HPSY011 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER |
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64 |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Archaeology And Ethnography Of Africa | HANT012 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
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Introduction To Sociology | HSOC012 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
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Student Success 102 | HSTS012 |
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No |
4 |
0.0 |
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2nd SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Follow-up modules from 1st semester choice) | |||||||||
Cognitive And Health Psychology | HPSY012 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Early Southern African History | HHIS012 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Introduction To Critical Thinking/Reasoning | HPHL012 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Introduction To Political Science | HPOL012 |
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No |
12 |
0.1 |
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Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER |
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64 |
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Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 |
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128 |
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YEAR LEVEL 2 |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Kinship and Gender Studies | HANA021 |
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Yes |
20 |
0.2 |
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Sociology Of Social Problems | HSOA021 |
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Yes |
20 |
0.2 |
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1st SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose 1) | |||||||||
Modern World History 1789-1900 | HHIA021 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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Political And Social Philosophy | HPLA021 |
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|
No |
20 |
0.2 |
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Political Ideologies And Comparative Politics | HPOA021 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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Research Methodology | HPSA021 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER |
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60 |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Economic Anthropology | HANA022 |
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Yes |
20 |
0.2 |
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Social Problems And Sociological Theories | HSOA022 |
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Yes |
20 |
0.2 |
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2nd SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (Follow-up modules from 1st semester choice) | |||||||||
African Politics | HPOA022 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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Social -, Personality- And Neuropsychology | HPSA022 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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South African History 1800-1900 | HHIA022 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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The Philosophy Of Science | HPLA022 |
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No |
20 |
0.2 |
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Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER |
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60 |
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Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2 |
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120 |
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YEAR LEVEL 3 |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
African Religions Indigenous Knowledge Systems | HANA031 |
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Yes |
32 |
0.3 |
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Sociology Of Work And Industry | HSOA031 |
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Yes |
32 |
0.3 |
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Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER |
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|
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64 |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Political Anthropology And African Political Systems | HANA032 |
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Yes |
32 |
0.3 |
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Sociology Of Population | HSOA032 |
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Yes |
32 |
0.3 |
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Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER |
|
|
|
64 |
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Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3 |
|
|
|
128 |
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Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS |
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|
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376 |
Honours Programmes
ANTHROPOLOGY – HBAO01
- HANA080 Research Report
- HANA081 Theory and Methods in Anthropology
- HANA082 Research Methodology
- HANB081 Theories and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- HANC081 Overview of Southern African Archeology
SOCIOLOGY – HBAN01
HSOA080
Research Report
HSOB080
Social Science Research Methodology
HSOC080
Sociology of Social Problems
HSOD080
Globalisation, Social Policy and Social Development
HSOE080
Sociology of Health and Illness
Masters Programmes
HANA090
Dissertation (Anthropology)
HSOA090
Dissertation (Sociology)
Doctoral Studies
HANA100
Thesis (Anthropology)
HSOA100
Thesis (Sociology)
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Contact Details
Postal address
The Head: Department of Sociology and Anthropology
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Private Bag X1106
Sovenga
0727
Physical address
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
New K Block, 2nd floor
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Sovenga, 0727
Tel: 015 268 3003 / 2683