ANTH2020 Theory and Society in the Pacific

ANTH2020 Theory and Society in the Pacific (University of Queensland): rated 4.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UQ Wall.

ANTH2020 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in Anthropology. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 太平洋社会理论与社会

Type: undergraduate

Credit points: 2

Subject area: Anthropology

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Level: Undergraduate Level 2

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This course introduces anthropological and other theoretical perspectives on and from the societies, scholars and peoples of the Pacific - from American Samoa and Hawai'i to the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea and West Papua. It is not a traditional review of the history of anthropological thought, but rather, in this course, `theory' means diverse interpretations and understandings of society.

ANTH2020 student reviews, difficulty and workload

ANTH2020 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 · usefulness 4.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.5 stars).

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ANTH2020 FAQ

Q: Is ANTH2020 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 4.5/5, overall 4.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches ANTH2020, and when is it offered?

A: ANTH2020 is taught by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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