ANTH 20305 - Political Anthropology

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course explores how anthropologists approach the study of political phenomena. What exactly constitutes "the political" will be one of our initial concerns. First, we will review the intellectual history of political anthropology in order to contextualize current paradigms. Second, we will read key texts that have influenced how anthropologists think about the state, nation, and political struggles. Finally, we will explore how anthropological analyses can help us reframe contemporary political debates by scrutinizing the assumptions that political actors make about socio-political orders. Throughout the course, we will read various ethnographies that illustrate current trends and future possibilities in the field of political anthropology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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