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Academic Year 2004/2005


Fundamentals of Cultural Anthropology: Anthropology and Contemporary World Problems
ANTH 102 FA

This course will focus on how anthropology illuminates certain events and situations most of us think are problems in the world today. Aging in industrial societies, organized violence and urban crime will be examined through the anthropological lens.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Seven papers and one group presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students will not be admitted to the course after the first class meeting. Anthropology 102 may be taken only once for credit.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Anthropology and the Study of Contemporary World Problems:
This section will focus on how anthropology illuminates certain events and situations most of us think are problems in the world today. Aging in industrial societies, organized violence and urban crime will be examined through the anthropological lens.
Instructor(s): Keiser,R. Lincoln    
Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK312;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: 19

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
FYI:    FYI Seminar
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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