ANT 316 - Amish/ Las Vegas: Polarity in American Lifestyles

Institution:

Marylhurst University

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Description:

The Amish and Las Vegas are subcultures symbolizing the polarities that exist within society and ourselves: simplicity, plainness, selflessness, community, slow-change, and humility versus complexity, materialism, individualism, instant gratification, risk, impulse, and excitement. This course will explore and reflect upon the everyday societal, familial, educational, and personal tensions that mirror the conflicts within and between these two subcultures. Meets LAC outcome: HCD1. 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marylhurst.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 636-8141

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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