ANT 4015 - Anthropology And Contemporary World Issues

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course provides a broad-ranging examination of current world issues, events, problems, and conflicts viewed through the perspectives of cultural and social anthropology. Drawing upon traditional human concerns from a wide range of societies and cultures, this course provides new understandings of ethnic conflict and nationalism, population dynamics, migration, human rights, resource utilization and compe - tition, "cultural imperialism," and natural and social disasters,and will consider traditional human means of resolving these. Particular focus is placed on interpreting news accounts. Prerequisites: ENG 2150 and two 3000-level sociology or anthropology courses, or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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