ANTH 1704 - RITUAL: THEORIES AND CASES

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course deals rigorously with historical and contemporary topics in the study of ritual and its intersections with religion, politics, medicine, disaster studies, and the study of social relations in general. From being considered peripheral to social science, ritual has re-emerged as a fundamental category of human behavior, relevant across a wide span of domains of actions. While there is a close connection between ritual and religion, ritual action is important outside of the sphere of religion and is now considered fundamental to the workings of society. Students in this course will understand how ritual practices vary cross-culturally while serving basic functions. The course provides case studies from different areas and shows how theory applies to these cases. Instruction methods include lectures and discussion; student work includes presentations, essays, and exams.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Attributes: DSAS Cross-Cult. Awareness General Ed. Requirement, DSAS Historical Analysis General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Global&Cross Cul GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Soc/Behav. GE. Req.

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