Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2014

     

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ANTH 333 001 (CRN: 22522)

THE MATERIAL WORLD

Long Title: THE MATERIAL WORLD
Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Lowrie, Ian
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (13-JAN-2014 - 25-APR-2014) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
 
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 11
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 4-MAY-2024 6:35PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home 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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 333 if student has credit for ANTH 533.