University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

ANTH-4530 (3) Theoretical Foundations of Sociocultural Anthropology

Critically examines the pivotal schools of 20th century social theory that have shaped modern sociocultural anthropology, including the ideas of cultural evolutionism, Marxism, Durkheim, Weber, Freud, structuralism, postmodernism, and contemporary anthropological approaches. Includes primary readings and seminar-style discussion. Prereq., ANTH 2100 or instructor consent. Same as ANTH 5530. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).