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Anthropological Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
RELI395 SP
Crosslistings: ANTH394
Anthropology has become a popular interpretive tool for scholars in many disciplines but consists of multiple theoretical orientations, sometimes widely divergent. This course will provide an overview of anthropological
theory and method for the student
of religion, beginning with the foundational concept of culture and fieldwork methodology and working through the critical historical and theoretical schools relevant to the study of religion. Each student will be
expected to conduct a fieldwork project
during the semester.
MAJOR READINGS
Cole, ANTHROPOLOGY FOR THE 90s Lessa & Vogt, READER IN COMPARATIVE RELIGION: AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL APPROACH Basso, PORTRAITS OF THE WHITEMAN Brown, MAMA LOLA: A VOODOO PRIESTESS IN BROOKLYN Evans-Pritchard, NUER
RELIGION Mauss, THE GIFT Taussig,
SHAMANISM, COLONIALISM AND THE WILD MAN Wolf, A THRICE-TOLD TALE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Frequent short writing assignments, fieldwork project, student class presentations, and a final paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Fieldwork project will involve weekly reports and a final write-up. This course fulfills a departmental "Critical Disciplines" requirement for the department major. Unless preregistered students attend the first
class meeting or communicate
directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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