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AN342, Science, Technology and Society:
This course explores the cultural aspects of
scientific knowledge and its effects, as well as
the socio-cultural consequences of scientific and
technological innovation. Students will examine
issues including the power of scientific “truth”
claims, the social dynamics of laboratory settings,
and science’s effect on what it means to
be human. (U/G)(3). Every third year.
AN345, Conflict Resolution Thru Arts:
Introducing the notion of conflict, we will
consider a diverse use/reach of the concept by
studying a range of contemporary global situations,
mapped as distinct conflict zones. Later
readings are designed to introduce students to
creative and imaginative approaches to conflict
resolution. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN346, The Anthropology of Sport: This
course will look at sport as a topic of anthropological
study. We will explore: 1) the cultural
and political values produced and reaffirmed
through sports training and competition, 2)
the ritualistic and symbolic aspects of sporting
events and spectacles, and 3) the messages
transmitted through media-produced images
of sport. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN347, Asian Musics: This course provides an
ethnomusicological examination of traditional
and contemporary Asian musics. Topics include
the history of Asian musics, the analysis of
music as sound and behavior, and the role of
music in daily life. The course includes handson
drumming and playing; non-musicians are
welcome. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN348, Introduction to Ethnomusicology:
The Anthropology of Music: Ethnomusicology
is the study of music as sound and behavior
within a cultural context. Using an interdisciplinary
approach, the course examines
ethnomusicology’s intellectual history; theory
and method; research and fieldwork skills; tools
for musical and behavioral analysis; and universal
and unique aspects of music in people’s
everyday lives. Non-musicians welcome. (U/G)
(3). Occasionally.
AN349, African Musics: This course provides
an ethnomusicological examination of traditional
and contemporary African musics. Topics
include the history of the musics of Africa and
the Diaspora, the analysis of music as sound
and behavior, and the role of music in daily life.
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The course includes hands-on drumming; nonmusicians
are welcome. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN352, Ethnography: Ethnography is most
generally a qualitative research approach focused
on providing detailed, in-depth description.
We will approach ethnography from two
angles in this course: 1) as a topic of intellectual
analysis and critique, and 2) as a methodology
that we will employ in a research project at a
specific field site. (U/G)(3). Every other fall.
AN354, The American City: A methodological
introduction to American urban studies
from the perspectives of geography and anthropology;
geographical and cultural change of the
structure of the American city in the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries with emphasis upon
Indianapolis and the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood.
Fieldwork and service learning are
highlighted. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN360, Peoples and Cultures of Africa: A
study of the rich and diverse cultural traditions
of Africa. Topics include: the analysis of stereotypes
associated with African cultures; effects
of colonialism on contemporary life; religion
and cosmology; ecological adaptation; kinship
and social organization; the expressive arts; and
ethnicity. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN366, Peoples and Cultures of Asia: An introduction
to selected topics in the society and
cultures of East Asia (China, Japan and Korea),
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
and the Philippines), and South Asia (the
Indian sub-continent). Topics include postcolonialism,
transnational processes, family and
kinship, world and local religious traditions and
ritual practices, economic development, and
gender issues. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN368, Coming of Age in the Middle East:
This Peoples and Cultures course explores life
in an enigmatic geopolitical region called the
Middle East. Issues of religiosity, Islam, gender,
sexuality, urbanization of life, revolution, war
and global politics are considered in the context
of local diversity and global political economy.
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN370, Peoples and Cultures of Europe: A
survey of the peoples, societies and cultures
of Western and Eastern Europe. In light of
globalization and movements unifying Europe
such as the European Union, the course will
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