ANT 135 - PA GERMAN CULTURAL TRADS

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course is a survey of Pennsylvania German cultural traditions. The course examines the cultural traditions and practices of Anabaptist and Church Pennsylvania Germans, both in the past and in the present. These traditions and practices are studied in the context of various theories about culture, cultural pluralism, traditionalism, assimilation, and modernization. Students conduct their own research projects in neighboring communities and collect information about Pennsylvania German culture and society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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