Carleton University · ANTH 5401

Theory in Anthropology

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Introduction to the practice of theory in anthropology. Discussion of how anthropologists have engaged and formulated theoretical discussions and developed conceptual frameworks in relation to longstanding theoretical concerns, ethnographic practice, and the problems they care about, including calls to decolonize anthropology.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): enrolment in the MA program in Anthropology or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): enrolment in the MA program in Anthropology or permission of the Department.
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Introduction to the practice of theory in anthropology. Discussion of how anthropologists have engaged and formulated theoretical discussions and developed conceptual frameworks in relation to longstanding theoretical concerns, ethnographic practice, and the problems they care about, including calls to decolonize anthropology.

  • Prerequisite(s): enrolment in the MA program in Anthropology or permission of the Department.

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