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ANTH 363 - Culture and Economy


Description:
This course considers global perspectives on production, distribution, exchange, and consumption by examining classical works in political economy and economic anthropology, as well as recent research that explores the relationships between capitalism and other economic systems. Students will examine how systems of subsistence, exchange, and distribution operate within diverse cultural, social, and environmental contexts. They will interrogate the relationships between important contemporary issues-poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity, for example-and global capitalism. Course will be offered on odd numbered years (Winter).

Credits: (4)

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

  • Recognize and describe key theories about economics and human nature
  • Illustrate how key theories in economic anthropology help us to understand their own consumptive practices.
  • Connect diverse modes of production, distribution, and consumption to social and environmental relationships.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/03/16

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