Course Description
Develop student ability to read, critique, and apply canonical and emergent theory across anthropological subdisciplines. Empowers students to identify and engage in theoretical debates and make original contributions to anthropological knowledge.
Athena Title
Fundamentals of Theory
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
- Students will learn to define and describe anthropological theories. - Students will acquire a broad foundation in the critical changes in the history of anthropological thinking. - Students will communicate in oral and written forms how anthropological theory can be applied in the world.
Topical Outline
- What is theory? - How are theories developed? - Canonical theory vs. emergent theory - Application and operationalization of theory
Syllabus
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