Things: Exploring Material Cultures

3 credits

Drawing on anthropology, archaeology and material culture studies, this course examines the value, significance and meaning of the material world, and the role of objects and things in the production of social life and culture. Past and present examples include commodities, ritualized gift exchanges, food, and the role of social media and new technology in shaping human interactions. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of ANTH 100, ANTH 103. and third-year standing.