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3.00 Credits
SO M.Gillette This course explores capitalism from an anthropological perspective. We combine study of theoretical work on capitalist processes and the nature of capitalism with ethnographic studies of how capitalism operates in particular places at particular times. Our work includes examining and producing materials in multiple media, including written texts, film, and oral presentations. Students will conduct ethnographic studies of capitalisms over the course of the semester, and will work together in crews to make films about capitalisms. Each crew will produce at least two short films. Prerequisite: Anthropology 207 or 303 or consent. Typically offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
SO B.Uygun Prerequisite: One course in an appropriate ethnographic area or consent. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in East Asian Studies) M.Gillette This course focuses on the production and collecting practices of Chinese porcelain. It provides a basic introduction to research on material culture, Chinese high-fired ceramics, and the practices of collectors and porcelain producers. Students who complete this class will gain a good basic understanding of the technical and social aspects of Chinese ceramic production, forms and decoration of Chinese ceramics, the porcelain center of Jingdezhen, and the political and cultural aspects of Chinese porcelain consumption. In addition to engaging with course materials, each student will design and complete a major independent research project related to ceramics or an aspect of Chinese material culture. Prerequisite: One course in Anthropology, East Asian Studies, or permission. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
SO M.Gillette Students research and complete a thesis in socio-cultural anthropology over the course of two semesters. The seminar includes course meetings and individual consultations. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Anthropology at Haverford. Typically offered every Fall.
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2.00 Credits
SO M.Gillette,Z.Ngwane,B.Uygun Supervised Research and Writing, is the second in the two-course sequence for seniors in Anthropology. Students will complete a thesis using primary sources and/or fieldwork and will participate in a thesis writing workshop. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Anthropology at Haverford. Typically offered every Spring.
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3.00 Credits
SO Staff Discussion leader and course assistant in Anthropology 103, Anthropology 110, or other selected anthropology courses; includes responsibility for selected tutorials. Final Paper. Typically offered every semester.
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3.00 Credits
SO Staff Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
S.Kim, Y.Mermer, S.Abaddi This is a year-long course. This intensive introduction to Arabic aims to develop the four language skills of speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The spoken component covers formal and casual forms of speech. Cultural aspects are also built into the course. This course sequence helps students to rapidly advance in Arabic and prepares them for more advanced work on literary Arabic, as well as to work, travel or study abroad. By the end of the sequence, most students will reach the intermediate-low level, according to the ACTFL proficiency rating. Offered at Bryn Mawr and Haverford in alternate years; in 2008-09 at Bryn Mawr. Drills taught on both campuses.
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A.Attieh, S.Abbadi This is a year-long course. This course is designed to build on comprehension, listening, reading, and writing skills developed in the previous course sequence. Students gain increased vocabulary and understanding of more complex grammatical structures, and will be able to approach prose, fiction, and non-fiction written in Arabic. Students will also increase their proficiency in Arabic script and sound system; learn key grammatical concepts; and practice conversation and dictation. Instruction combines intensive oral practice with writing and reading in the modern language. Offered at Bryn Mawr and Haverford in alternate years; in 2008-09 at Haverford. Drills taught on both campuses.
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