Culture and Learning

This discussion-based seminar focuses on critically examining the concept of learning, as seen from an Anthropological perspective. Students will gain an understanding of learning as a dynamic, culturally-framed process by exploring examples of child socialization practices around the world and by considering the continuation of enculturation into adulthood in varied cultural contexts. Ethnographic writings and films will be discussed in order to explore the theoretical and practical processes of learning in childhood and beyond. In addition to regular reading responses on ethnographic material, longer written student projects will provide opportunities for building skills in critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and research.

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