ANTH 482 - Culture and Reproduction

Institution:

Seattle University

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Description:

This course examines the ways in which diverse cultures represent, customize, conceptualize and organize biological reproduction. How is reproductive activity related to other cultural institutions such as the family, religion and law? Which forms of reproductive activity are culturally sanctioned and which forms are punished? What is the relationship between reproduction and other legitimating cultural activities? The course also explores variations on the concept of "reproduction" at the macro level and with regard to culturalchange and development. Satisfies core interdisciplinary requirement.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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