Spring 2025 Anthropology GU4345 section 001

NEANDERTHAL ALTERITIES

Call Number 11414
Day & Time
Location
W 12:10pm-2:00pm
To be announced
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Brian Boyd
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Using The Neanderthals partly as a metaphorical device, this course considers the anthropological, philosophical and ethical implications of sharing the world with another human species. Beginning from a solid grounding in the archaeological, biological and genetic evidence, we will reflect critically on why Neanderthals are rarely afforded the same reflexive capacities, qualities and attributes - agency- as anatomically modern humans, and why they are often regarded as lesser or nonhuman animals despite clear evidence for both sophisticated material and social engagement with the world and its resources. Readings/materials are drawn from anthropology, philosophy, ethics, gender studies, race and genetics studies, literature and film.
Web Site Vergil
Department Anthropology
Enrollment 13 students (18 max) as of 9:14PM Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Subject Anthropology
Number GU4345
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Note Undergraduates must be in their 3rd or 4th year
Section key 20251ANTH4345W001