This upper-level introductory course offers an anthropological analysis of individual and group identity. Probing beneath the surface of 'common sense', we will explore relations of inclusion, exclusion, domination, and resistance inherent in the cultural politics of power and inequality. Assigned readings examine ethnicity and nationalism, while class discussion will focus on concepts we often consider 'natural' or 'given', such as nation, race, class, and gender.
Projects offer a chance to pursue areas of special interest while honing writing skills.
This class can be counted simultaneously both as a Writing Intensive Class and as University Studies upper division credit within the Popular Culture cluster. John Reed, Trans. The Elements of Style . A Pocket Style Manual. Late papers and exams will lose one letter grade for each day past due except in the event of severe illness or emergency.