Sociology and Anthropology 379 - Anthropological Perspectives on Public Policy

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Colgate University

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K. Olson This course is a multi-disciplinary overview of the current state of public policy, how it functions, and the world that shapes decision-making today. One goal of this course is to help students develop a critical and informed perspective on topics of government, cultural politics, and ethic, and extend their understanding of anthropology. Students consider social, historical, and geopolitical causes and consequences of violence, suffering, and humanitarianism, and in turn how public policy both addresses and propagates these conditions. Readings and discussions focus on processes, technologies, and institutions that guide and restrain these forces in a globalizing polity. At the center of discussion is the question: how does public policy impact human self-understanding To think through this question, students consider how the concept of government has changed over time, the conditions under which activism has emerged, the practice of government, and the ability of public policy to affect and govern social life. This course attempts to account for anthropological engagement with the political bodies, public policies, and decision makers that govern the present. Prerequisites: SOAN 101 or 102. No first-year students admitted.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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