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ANTHR 302

History of Anthropological Theory

3 units

Winter 2020

Topics

  • Identify major theoretical trends and concepts in the history of socio-cultural anthropology
  • Understand historical development of socio-cultural anthropology
  • Identify key figures for the history of anthropological thought
  • Understand historical development of the concept of culture and other important anthropological concepts and ideas
  • Apply critical thinking to anthropological theories and approaches
  • Understand how these theoretical concepts inform anthropological work and how they shape our understanding of the world

Readings

  • Paul A. Erickson and Liam D. Murphy. 2016. A History of Anthropological Theory, Fifth Edition. University of Toronto Press. (Older editions OK)
    required
  • Theory, Fifth Edition, Fifth Edition. University of Toronto Press. (Older editions OK)
    recommended
Fall 2017

Readings

  • Readings for A History of Anthropological Theory, 2017, 5th Edition. Paul A. Erickson & Liam D Murphy. North York, Ontario: University of Toronto Press
    required
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