LCS 242 - Introduction to Global Anthropology

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Bryant University

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Session Cycle: Fall and Spring Yearly Cycle: Annual This course studies the consequences of globalization for human beings as they come to understand and value themselves, their relations to others, and their "place in the world." Students discuss a number of challenges to traditional concepts of "culture" important to understanding an anthropological approach to the concept of globalization. "Globalization," the movement of information, goods, services, capital and people throughout the global space, will be approached from a variety of perspectives, including discussion of global migration and diaspora, as well as consideration of the globalization of media. This course is cross-listed with GLOB242. Students receiving credit for INTS202, Cultural Diversity in the Modern World and ECS242, Intro to Global Anthropology cannot receive credit for this course. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division English and Cultural Studies Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, English & Cult. Studies, English & Cult. St.udies Minor, Global Studies, Humanities Survey English/Hum, Humanities Survey Course, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Social Science Mode of Thought

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.bryant.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 232-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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