Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2010
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ANTH 333 001 (CRN: 24070)
THE MATERIAL WORLD
Long Title: THE MATERIAL WORLD
Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Vann, Elizabeth
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:50PM TR (11-JAN-2010 - 23-APR-2010)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 15-MAY-2024 12:37AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores the mutually constructive relationship between humans and objects; it asks how objects are made meaningful and active by humans, and how, in turn, people acquire meaning, relations, and agency through material culture. Topics include: commoditization, consumption, gift exchange, subjects and objects, identity, fashion, collecting, art, and authenticity.