Anthropology 350 - Rethinking Difference:Contemporary Cultural Theory

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Bard College

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Human Rights Intended as an introduction to advanced theories of culture in contemporary anthropology, this course is required of all anthropology majors. In contrast to early anthropological focus on seemingly isolated, holistic cultures, more recent studies have turned their attention to conflicts within societies and the intersection of local systems of meaning with global processes of politics, economics, and history. The class is designed around an influential social theorist, such as Bourdieu, Bakhtin, or Marx, and the application of their theories by anthropologists, such as Aihwa Ong, Judith Irvine, or Michael Taussig. The seminar aims to inspire critical engagement, with an eye toward developing theoretical tools and questions for a Senior Project that makes use of contemporary theories of culture.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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