This course delves into anthropological insights on deterring war, promoting peace, causes and consequences of war, psychedelics, human evolution, power dynamics, and more. Students will learn about fieldwork methodologies, cultural boundaries, and the legacy of prominent anthropologists. The teaching method involves engaging conversations and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and global affairs.
Overview
Syllabus
Anthropological Insights into Deterring War and Promoting Peace.
Anthropological Insights into the Causes and Consequences of War.
Psychedelics, Sociality and Human Evolution.
Conversations on Anthropology: Past, Present, Future.
Space Aliens and Time Travel.
Generating anthropological insights about power from fieldwork among children.
Boundaries, Contestation, and Toleration at Postwar Sri Lankan Multi-Religious Ritual Sites.
Transinsularism: A Caribbean Perspective.
The Enduring Legacy of F. G. Bailey.
Taught by
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