THE MATERIAL WORLD
This course explores the mutually constructive relationship between humans and objects; it asks how objects are made meaningful and active by humans, and how, in turn, people acquire meaning, relations, and agency through material culture. Topics include: commoditization, consumption, gift exchange, subjects and objects, identity, fashion, collecting, art, and authenticity. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ANTH 533 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 333 if student has credit for ANTH 533 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: THE MATERIAL WORLD Department: Anthropology Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027