4003 is a seminar on selected issues relating to the emergence and development of relatively current issues in and socio-cultural anthropology. The course is not intended as a survey of all issues in anthropology. Instead, we will focus on a small number of overarching issues of critical importance. In particular, we will examine issues relating to the interpretation of meaning and experience in anthropology. We also will focus attention on, power, resistance, space and movement, discourse and language among others. Our fundamental aim in examining such domains will be to gain insights into ways in which anthropologists construct the knowledge that gives shape and substance to issues in contemporary anthropology. If you are planning to go to graduate school then the issues discussed herein will encapsulate some of knowledge you would be expected to have going into graduate school This course will be run through seminars and participation, which means that all members of the group share responsibility for the quality of discussion. You must participate. We will discuss ideas and issues in the readings assigned for the week.
- Profesor: Craig Proulx