Anthropology 255 - People And Cultures of Latin America

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Macalester College

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An introduction to the cultural diversity and complexity of Latin American, the course examines regional differences from an anthropological perspective and discusses how social institutions and cultural practices and traditions have been shaped, and how they have dealt with continuity and change. Ethnographic case studies explore topics related to ethnicity, social stratification, gift-giving/reciprocity, kinship, rural/urban relationships, cosmology and religion, and gender. These topics are examined within the context of particular histories, considering the legacy of colonialism, the formation of the nation-state, the emergence of social movements, post-colonial nationalism, the impact of migration and urbanization, and the effects of neo-liberalism and globalization. We will conclude with a critical examination of forms of representation of Latin America, which involve notions such as indigenismo. Every year. (4 credits)

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4.00

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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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