SOAN 221Political Anthropology
Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
Description
This course explores the everyday practices of the larger structures that create and perpetuate power. It emphasizes students’ awareness of the state apparatus, nonstate political systems and modes of political exclusion that shape the experience of power locally and trans-nationally. It uses prominent schools of thought, among them Marxism, feminism, Foucauldian and post-colonial theories to provoke critical analyses of power in our own lives
What to expect
✓Has Quiz 1
✓Has Quiz 2
✓Has Final
✓Has Attendance
✓Has Graded Homeworks
✓Has Participation
✓Original Book Necessary
Common questions about SOAN 221
What is SOAN 221 at AUB?
SOAN 221 Political Anthropology is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This course explores the everyday practices of the larger structures that create and perpetuate power.
How many credits is SOAN 221?
SOAN 221 Political Anthropology is worth 3 credits at AUB.
Is SOAN 221 hard?
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Who teaches SOAN 221 at AUB?
Studiety has 1 professor on record for SOAN 221: Nikolas Kosmatopoulos. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.
Are there past papers for SOAN 221?
Yes — 1 file for SOAN 221 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.