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ANTH283

The Interpretation of Ritual
ANTH283 FA

Not Currently Offered

This course will examine anthropological approaches to ritual in the context of a study of ritual performance in primitive and modern societies. Among the issues to be considered are the nature of communication in ritual, relationships between ritual and mythology, ritual action and social structures, the role played by ritual in organizing and expressing emotions and the political uses of ritual.

MAJOR READINGS

Durkheim, Hocart, Turner, Valeri

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short essays, final take-home or research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ANTH

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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