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Anthropology On Film

Course #: ANTH 260

Description:
Film has become an important medium for recording and conveying information about human behavior. To what extent do ethnographic films present a complete and accurate record of cultural reality and to what extent do they project a filmmaker's romantic vision of 'message'? Examples of ethnographic film are viewed and discussed in light of these questions.

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2025 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3657 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Waters,Alan McCormack M01-0207
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: International, World Cultures, Low cost course material (under $50)

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3682 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Waters,Alan Wheatley-Peters W02-0107
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 16
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: International, World Cultures, Low cost course material (under $50)