ANTHR 335

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Peoples of India

Anthropology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Society and culture on the Indian subcontinent. Stratification, kinship, marriage, religion, politics, economics.

When Taught

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Overview of Peoples & Cultures of India

Learning Outcome

Students will be provided an overview of the peoples and cultures of South Asia with an emphasis on India; a region consisting of several hundred languages, multiple ethnicities, many religious traditions, and competing political orientations.

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Readings and Films

Learning Outcome

Students will receive increased knowledge of the cultures of India through in-depth readings, lectures, discussions, and films.

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Increased Critical Thinking and Writing Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will increase their capacity for critical thinking skills and writing within the discipline through discussions, exams, and a written research papers.