Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 101
Spring 2016
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| Certificates: Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory |
This course introduces students to concepts, theories, and methods of cultural anthropology. Lectures, readings, and audiovisual materials invite critical analysis of broader themes in contemporary anthropology, such as the nature of culture, the problematic notions of social evolution and progress, and the negotiation of power within and among diverse peoples. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ANTH |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Christine Walley, Erica Bornstein, Clifford Geertz, Judith Butler, Kath Weston, Marcel Mauss, Bronislaw Malinowsky, and several others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several short papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance at the first class session is required. |
| Instructor(s): Sharma,Anu (Aradhana) Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 20 | FR: 20 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA |
Examinations and Assignments:
Three papers and a midterm assignment. |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Bell,Sierra Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 20 | FR: 20 |
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