ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY 306 - History of Anthropological Theory

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course explores the range of anthropological theory by reviewing works identified with different theoretical perspectives: 19th century evolutionism, Boasian empiricism, British social anthropology, structural idealism, cultural ecology, neo-evolutionism, practice theory, and post modernism. The emphasis is on developing the student's own ability to evaluate and use theory. Prerequisites: Several anthropology courses or permission of instructor. This is ideally a junior year course for majors and students from related fields. (Dillon, offered alternate years) Note: Students should plan to take this alternate year only course at the earliest opportunity in order to complete their major or minor programs.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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