ANTH 490: History of Anthropological Theory

ANTH 490-001: Theories, Methds and Issues II
(Spring 2018)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR

Innovation Hall 131

Section Information for Spring 2018

This course will examine on major theoretical strands of anthropology from the mid-twentieth century onward. We will also consider how anthropological theory and methods intersect with other fields and disciplines. Through readings and discussions, we will look at theoretical contributions of contemporary anthropologists and how they have situated their work within various orientations. We will pair more theoretical readings with ethnographic accounts from around the globe that further elucidate main concepts. Since this course satisfies the writing-intensive requirement, we will devote time to peer review and discussing main anthropological writing conventions.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Reviews major theoretical traditions and schools of thought in anthropology. Notes: Required for Anthropology majors, and for students applying to the Accelerated Master's program in Anthropology. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 hours and 9 hours of ANTH.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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