ANTH 219 - Contemporary Pacific Island Societies

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This introduction to the varied cultures of Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia considers traditional village societies and modern nation states, addressing gender relations, ceremonial exchange, kinship and clans, ritual, cargo cults, arts, the impact of development, contemporary uses of "tradition," urbanization, migration, and other current-day issues facing Pacific Island societies. Outcome: Students will emerge from the class with an understanding of the Pacific's history; geography; religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity; the major ethnographic themes and scholarly debates concerning the area; and the challenges faced by Pacific islanders in the USA.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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