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Anth 205 : Anthropology of Sex
Professor: Charlanne Burke
College: York College
Semester: Fall 2007
Time:
Section: WEB
Credits: 3
Hours: 3
Discipline: Anthropology
Level: Undergraduate
Format: Asynch
Course Description:
The basic assumption behind this course is that cultures are symbolic systems. The course will look at many different societies, focusing on the institution of sexuality and its constituent symbols. Sexuality will be discussed in its relation to other institutions emphasizing correlations between core symbols of the institution of sexual beliefs and practices and core symbols in other institutions. This course will employ a multi-media approach.
Special Requirements:
Internet access at home, email, word processor
Online Component:
The entire course is online: discussions, groups, papers, exams.
Pre-requisites:
Anth 101

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