AN215 - Anthropological Theory

Explores theory and application of contrasting paradigms (i.e. positivist, interpretivist) across the major subfields of anthropology. Emphasizes commonalities across the discipline in major theoretical currents (i.e. cultural ecology, functionalism, symbolic, historical materialism, postmodernism, feminism, and practice theory).

Prerequisite: One previous anthropology course or consent of instructor.

1 unit

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 3 Anthropological Theory Jean Scandlyn Barnes Science Center 407 25 / 13 03/12/2025
Fall 2025 Block 3 Anthropological Theory TBA 25 / 25 03/12/2025
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