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AN302, The Body and Society: This course<br />
explores symbolism, ideologies and treatments<br />
of the body cross-culturally. Topics considered<br />
include imageries of the human body, ideas<br />
about bodily aesthetics and bodily health,<br />
physical treatments of the body, the relationship<br />
of body ideologies and identity, and the body<br />
and power dynamics. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN304, Medical Anthropology: An introduction<br />
to the field of medical anthropology, which<br />
explores the links between culture, society,<br />
disease and illness. Topics include discussion of<br />
biomedical, epidemiological, and other models<br />
of disease; knowledge and practice of healers<br />
cross-culturally; the relationship between<br />
religion and healing; and occupational health<br />
issues. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN311, Trespass: Anthropology of Difference:<br />
This course is about exclusions and inclusions.<br />
All around us, there are walls and fences erected<br />
to keep people out and hold ‘others’ in. Some<br />
partitions are concrete — harsh and visible;<br />
the rest remain fluid and negotiable. This is a<br />
course on power and the social life of contemporary<br />
humans. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN312, Political Anthropology: Utilizes the<br />
comparative perspective to study authority,<br />
organization and power. Topics include the<br />
ways in which authority is acquired and accepted<br />
as legitimate, issues of comparative political<br />
systems, local level politics, the connections<br />
between local and wider political systems, and<br />
the cultural and symbolic aspects of power and<br />
legitimacy. Subject matter includes political<br />
communities in various cultural contexts.<br />
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN313, Nation-States and Nationalisms:<br />
This course looks at nation-making projects<br />
and nationalist movements in a variety of<br />
historical and geographical contexts. Students<br />
study and then work to apply theories of<br />
nationalism to a range of case studies from Asia,<br />
the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.<br />
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN320, Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective:<br />
This course examines how gender is culturally<br />
constructed; the relationships between power,<br />
sexuality and social roles; and the key theoretical<br />
debates on gender in anthropology. (U/G)<br />
(3). Occasionally.<br />
<strong>Butler</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
AN322, Sex, Gender and Sexuality in Modern<br />
Japan: This course explores the socio-historical<br />
constructions of sex, gender and sexuality in<br />
modern Japan from the Meiji Restoration<br />
(1868) to the present. Students will study the<br />
roles of various agents, including the state,<br />
medical science and the media, in the production<br />
of sexual knowledge and the shaping of<br />
gendered practices. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN326, Youth Conflict Global Cinema: Will<br />
explore teenage life across different cultural<br />
boundaries and social realities that inform<br />
global inter-connections of our time. Examines<br />
the cinematic image of youth in the U.S./World<br />
by exploring everyday life practices and problems<br />
that shape the desires of youth. (U/G)(3).<br />
Occasionally.<br />
AN328, Popular Culture: This course examines<br />
the role and function of popular culture in<br />
different social and cultural settings throughout<br />
the world. Students will compare the impact of<br />
popular culture in different regions, examining<br />
the cultural importance of such media as films,<br />
televisions, sporting events, music and the<br />
internet. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN329, Japanese Popular Culture: This<br />
course will examine Japanese popular culture,<br />
including comics (manga), fashion magazines,<br />
feature films, anime, music, sports, and even<br />
children’s games, to understand the social pervasiveness<br />
and cultural force of these mediums.<br />
While focusing on Japan, the course will introduce<br />
students to critical theoretical perspectives<br />
about popular culture that can be applied more<br />
broadly. (U/G)(3). Every third year.<br />
AN335, The Global Society: This course is<br />
an exploration of globalization and the social<br />
and cultural processes that are transforming<br />
local life throughout the world. The course<br />
introduces students to the impact of global<br />
capitalism, transnational culture and political<br />
flows, and the role of global non-government<br />
organizations in different regions. (U/G)(3).<br />
Every second year.<br />
AN338, Language and Culture: The course<br />
will consider the topic of human language and<br />
its use in society. Current linguistic and sociolinguistic<br />
assumptions, language differences and<br />
similarities, and the influence of cultural factors<br />
will be discussed. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.