ADVANCED ANTH THEORY SEMINAR

Course Code:
ANTH 538
Course Group(s):
Anthropology Graduate Courses
Active Term:
Spring
/ Randomly
Course Description:
The course examines, at an advanced level, the body of theory that addresses a number of key issues and topics in anthropology. Contrasts and overlaps between various theoretical approaches to these topics will form part of the subject matter of the course. Throughout, the important relationships between history, anthropological and archaeological thought and practice will be addressed. The course will address the following themes/topics through particular questions and readings: Current issues and debates in anthropology and archaeology; culture and humanity- definitions and boundaries; society, practice/praxis, and societal reproduction; knowledge systems and ideologies and their social reproduction; identity, personhood and embodiment; epistemological and ethical questions and debates concerning encounters with humans; human engagements with environment and landscape; material culture and materiality; technology.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45