ANTH 485 - Language and Culture

(3 units) CO10, CO13

Nature of language in light of anthropological research, diversity of the world’s languages, relation of language to social organization and world view. (ANTH 485 and ENG 492C are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; ANTH 101.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. systematically analyze traditional and indigenous vernacular communities by observing, theorizing, and modeling the practice of oral folktale collection.
2. demonstrate an understanding of diversity and equity, and the barriers to articulating and achieving same, by explaining and evaluating how diverse experiences and social problems are coded into oral folktale narratives.
3. integrate and synthesize Effective Composition & Communication, Critical Analysis & Use of Information, and Global Contexts, by analyzing the historical and contemporary practice of oral folktale telling in a world community of their choosing through production of a research project and accompanying poster presentation.
4. adapt and orally present selected folktales for a modern audience, while communicating understanding of, and respect for, the origins and significance of the stories to their communities of origin.

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