Anthropology (ANTH)
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
ANTH 3580 [0.5 credit]
Anthropology of Material Culture and Museums
Examination of how diverse societies are materialized in a wide range of cultural materials from clothing, housing and memorials to more ephemeral materializations such as food, gardens, dance, ritual props and music-making. Emphasis is placed on museum practices and the cultural politics of display and visiting
Prerequisites:
ANTH 1001 and
ANTH 1002, or
ANTH 1003 [1.0], or
SOCI 1001 and
SOCI 1002, or
SOCI 1003 [1.0] and third year standing.
Lectures and discussion three hours a week.