Anthropology 379 - Body,Mind and "Personhood"in Anthropological Perspective

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St Lawrence University

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What does it mean to be "human"? How do different cultures definehuman/non-human/other-than-human beings in the experiential world? This seminar explores the role of culture in the symbolic and psychological shaping of individual human experience from birth through death; conceptions and comparative valuations of bodily features; ideal types; gender identity; and individual goals for achievement and culturally accepted routes to achieving them. We will analyze cases from Africa, Native America and the Pacific islands, and draw comparisons with "Western" ideas. Somebackground in cultural anthropology or psychology is desirable. Not open to first-year students.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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