This course in Cultural Anthropology aims to explore human biology and culture, rethink evolution, and delve into research methods such as anthropology and ethnography. Students will learn about various topics including the body, language, social relations, nature, personhood, identity, ritual, sex/gender/sexuality, alternative gender identities, globalization, ethnicity, and material culture. The course emphasizes evidence-based writing and applying anthropological concepts to real-world scenarios. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in understanding human societies, cultures, and behaviors from a critical and analytical perspective.
Overview
Syllabus
Human Biology and Culture.
Rethink Evolution.
Research Methods: Anthropology & Ethnography in Cultural Anthro 2021.
The Body (in Cultural Anthropology 2021).
Language Thinking.
Social Relations 1.
Social Relations 2 - Kinship Returns in Anthropology.
Engaging with Nature.
Personhood in Cultural Anthropology.
Identity in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Ritual in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Sex/Gender/Sexuality In Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Alternative Gender Identities in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
The Roots of Globalization.
Globalization: Is anything new?.
Boundaries, Distancing, Ethnicity in Cultural Anthropology.
The Role of Material Culture, Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Evidence in Writing & Applying Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Conclusions in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Taught by
Living Anthropologically
