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2025 Spring > UGRD > ANTH > ANTH 220G

Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Change in Amazonia

Course #: ANTH 220G

Description:
This course focuses on indigenous peoples of South America's Amazon region, and persistence and change in their cultures and histories, from 1500 to the present- especially in response to European colonizers, missionaries, modern states, and contemporary rain forest development. Participants consider the human rights issues involved, and critique conventional European representations of Amazonians, in ethnography, literature and film. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, academic self assessment, collaborative learning, information technology.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8544 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Kelley,Eric Michael Wheatley W01-0009
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track