ANTH 423 - AFRICAN MYTHS & RITUAL
Long Title:
Department: Anthropology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: AFRICAN MYTHS & RITUAL
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DISTRIBUTION COURSE GROUP 1
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Explore and analyze specific myths and rituals which provide legitimation for community ceremonies and that serve as a basis for the negotiation of power and ideology for members within that community. Readings from classic theorists: Durkheim, Levi-Struass, Edmond Leach, Gennap and Turner, and contemporary theorists: Werbner, Heusch, Comaroff, and Ray.
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Also offered as RELI 423. Repeatable for Credit.