A&S 366 - Anthropology of Media

Institution:

Albion College

Subject:

Anthropology & Sociology

Description:

Explores the distinctive perspectives that anthropology brings to media studies. Considers people and their engage- ments with a wide variety of media in many different parts of the world. Looks at the history of anthropology's use of media (including ethnographic film and photography) and at ways that "traditional" anthropological research methods can be used to illuminate how media and media technologies are related to power, inequality and social change. Prerequisite: A&S 105 and one other A&S course.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albion.edu

Phone Number:

(517) 629-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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