Anthropology 487 - Theory in Anthropology

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Macalester College

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Description:

Introduces students to the broad range of explanations for social and cultural phenomena used by anthropologists since the emergence of the discipline in the 19th century and to the intellectual history of the discipline. Topics covered include evolutionism, functionalism, structuralism, and interpretive, post-modern, cognitive and psychological approaches and praxis theory among others. Every Fall. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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