Learning outcomes
The course considers cross-cultural variation and human universals related to aggression, conflict resolution, moral systems, reciprocity, female-male differences, empathy, and kindness. The concepts of “culture” and “human universals” will figure prominently in the course. We will also consider cross-cultural research methods.
Contents
Course material will be presented through readings, lectures, in-class discussions, and the viewing and discussion of films. Several segments from the highly acclaimed anthropological video series, Millennium, will be shown.
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
The assignments will be weighed approximately as follows:
Exam 50%
Small group discussion 20%
In-class whole-group discussions 10%
In-class video essay #1 10%
In-class video essay #2 10%
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Miner, Horace 1994/1956 “Body Ritual among the Nacirema” (pp. 134-136)
Brown, Donald 1991 “The Universal People” (pp. 130-141)
De Wall 2005 “Our Inner Ape” (Chapters 3, 4, 5, & 6)
Selected Short Readings: 32 (Lee), 24 (Bohannan), 36 (Dollar), 37 (Henry), 20 (Kottak), 21 (Shore), 35 (Friedl), and 27 (Maltz and Borker)
Goldschmidt, Walter 2006 “The Bridge to Humanity: How Affect Hunger Trumps the Selfish Gene.” (Chapters 4, 9, & Coda)
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