ANTH 460 - Meaning in a Material World

Description:
This course will introduce students to theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that will enable them to develop critical analyses of objects. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Spring Quarter).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize and describe key theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that help us understand objects as imbued with social, cultural, political, and economic meanings.
Apply material culture theories to objects encountered in everyday life.
Compare and contrast social, cultural, political, and economic perspectives of material culture.
Assemble a theoretical framework for understanding a category or collection of objects.
Critique an analysis of material culture.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/01/16