Presents an anthropological approach to the study of cities, providing students with theoretical and methodological tools to think critically about the meaning of urban life today. Approaches this topic from a cross-cultural perspective, with a number of readings focusing on Paris in particular. Students will undertake a Paris-based qualitative research project during the course of the semester.
Code
AN3061
Name
ANTHROPOLOGY OF CITIES
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
AN (Anthropology)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
GE110
CAMS ID
2799
Last update with CAMS
You will be able to identify and apply some key concepts and theories used by anthropologists to critically explore the city as a constructed and lived environment.
You will be able to identify and discuss city life and the urban environment from a cross-cultural and comparative perspective. You will look at cities differently.
You will enlarge your understanding of Paris, and France.
You will learn, through practice, the participant observation method (this entails observation, interpersonal, and analytical skills).
You will work on your critical reading and writing skills for the social sciences (and anthropology in particular).