ANTH 6002 - Academic Writing

Institution:

California Institute of Integral Studies

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Description:

In this course, we shall approach two tasks simultaneously: how to approach a set of historical narratives and how to produce a historical analysis. More specifically, we shall attempt to generate a history of the work of the amateur anthropologist Maurice Vidal Portman, who worked among the indigenous population of the Andaman Islands in the 19th century. We will begin with some introductory exercises, using the Davidson & Lytle textbook on historical methods. We will then do some background reading on the British colony in the Andaman Islands, and generally on colonial anthropology. Students will be expected to choose a specific topic and write a 10-page analytical paper.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ciis.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 575-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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