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Academic Year 2003/2004
History of Anthropological Thought
ANTH 383 SP
This course examines some of the early theoretical traditions from which modern anthropology emerged and on which contemporary anthropological theory continues to reflect. We will focus on the American culturalist
tradition
as a major source of symbolic anthropology, and on the French sociological tradition, arguably the matrix for both structural-functionalism and structuralism, as well as a constant reference point for practice theory.
Theories
of exchange and consumption will be emphasized throughout.
MAJOR READINGS
Works by Boas, Kroeber, Sapir, Durkheim, Mauss, Malinowski, Radcliffe-Brown, Levi Strauss, Geertz, Godelier, Bourdieu, Sahlins, among others.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two short papers, and final take-home essay exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Each week designated students will lead class discussions. Students will be better prepared for this course if they have taken ANTH201 or a higher level social science course.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
ANTH201
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Traube,Elizabeth G.
- Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DAC300
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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