ANTHR 4467

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ANTHR 4467
Self and Subjectivity

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course examines theories of subjectivity and self-formation from a comparative, ethnographic perspective. We begin by examining classic and contemporary phenomenological, psychodynamic, semiotic, structuralist, and post-structuralist theories of self and subject formation. Moving into the ethnographic literature, we assess the utility of these models for understanding the selves of others, particularly in critical juxtaposition to multiple and alternate theories of the self and person as understood in different cultures. By examining debates in the anthropology of emotion, cognition, healing, and mental health we bring into sharper focus the particular theoretical and empirical contributions, as well as the failures, of anthropologists towards developing a cross-cultural psychology.


Distribution Requirements (D-AG, KCM-AG), (ETM-AS, SCD-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SP, 2020FA, 2018SP, 2017SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 7467

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14768 ANTHR 4467   SEM 101

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    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Willford, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person