ANTH 492. Material Culture

3.00
Crosslisted: ARTH 492, HIST 492

A broad introduction to the multidisciplinary “field” of material culture studies through readings, written assignments, in-class exercises, and field trips. The course introduces ways of looking at and learning from objects and examines how scholars from several disciplines have used material culture in their work. Instructor’s permission required to waive HIST 395 prerequisite for non-history majors. History Majors must have earned credit for HIST 395 prior to enrolling in this course.