ANTH 6200 - Anthropological Theory

Students are introduced to anthropological theory as a means of raising questions that are significant to the social sciences in general. The importance of theory to anthropological research across the subdisciplines and a critical understanding of the social world will be emphasized. The course will also focus on the historical and political roots of anthropology through comparing select theorists across the history of anthropological thought. Special attention will be given to current theoretical controversies that continue to define the political and ethical concerns of working with human subjects.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.