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This seminar will examine the intertwined histories of travel and photography, considering social, philosophical, political, and artistic questions. Readings and slideshows will provide context for critical thinking about photographys relationship to tourism in general and to "the American road" in particular. We will look at a range of practices of image making, collecting,

This course provides an overview of the relationship between linguistics and anthropology and the methodologies for studying the key areas of inquiry for both disciplines. We will cover topics relating to the processes by which language can both reflect and create identity, cultural practices, power, and cognition. We’ll focus in particular on the biocultural—the relationship

This class is anchored by students' independent research projects in the field of anthropology. The seminar may be taken either as a one-off or in conjunction with the Fall seminar, "Ethnography Lab." In this class, students will develop their research and writing in anthropology, working through description, contextualization, analysis

This course is an exploration of the basic tools that anthropologists use when conducting participant-observation field research. Students will learn how to use a variety of interview techniques, focus group discussions and surveys. Workshops will provide the opportunity for students to use these techniques on topics of their own interest. Methodological and theoretical

The body has been crucial (but sometimes overlooked) in anthropological theory since the early days of the discipline. This course begins with an introduction to recent anthropological analysis and methods of studying the body as both social and individual, biological and cultural, object and subject. We then explore its conceptualization in relation to topics such as the self,

The body has been crucial (but sometimes overlooked) in anthropological theory since the early days of the discipline. This course begins with an introduction to recent anthropological analysis and methods of studying the body as both social and individual, biological and cultural, object and subject. We then explore its conceptualization in relation to topics such as the self,

This course is an exploration of art as defined and practiced in different cultures. We will look at how peoples of diverse world cultures create, use, manipulate, conceptualize, exchange, and evaluate objects of material culture. We will look at how material items are considered to be artistic or aesthetic in some fashion, and think of how and if we can translate those values

This course is an exploration of art as defined and practiced in different cultures. We will look at how peoples of diverse world cultures create, use, manipulate, conceptualize, exchange, and evaluate objects of material culture. We will look at how material items are considered to be artistic or aesthetic in some fashion, and think of how and if we can translate those values

This course introduces students to the anthropology of science and technology, with fieldtrips taken into adjacent fields of inquiry like STS and the history of science. This course approaches science and technology as a history of the present; that is, as an unfolding set of epistemic deployments that is actively shaping the texture and significance of social life in the

“One could even compare the function of Renaissance perspective with that of critical philosophy… The result was a translation of psychophysiological space into mathematical space; in other words, an objectification of the subjective.” — Erwin Panofsky, Perspective as Symbolic Form This course is about how an image might represent a codified or systematic way of thinking. We

In this course, we will read texts that examine images as forms of thought. In particular, we will study the differences between one-point perspective, parallel projection, non-perspectival representation, and the problem of depth in these representational modes. Readings will be paired with short drawing exercises that experiment with different rules about creating space in a

"One could even compare the function of Renaissance perspective with that of critical philosophy... The result was a translation of psychophysiological space into mathematical space; in other words, an objectification of the subjective." -- Erwin Panofsky, Perspective as Symbolic Form This course is about how an image might represent a codified or systematic way of thinking. We

“One could even compare the function of Renaissance perspective with that of critical philosophy… The result was a translation of psychophysiological space into mathematical space; in other words, an objectification of the subjective.” — Erwin Panofsky, Perspective as Symbolic Form This course is about how an image might represent a codified or systematic way of thinking. We

This course is about how an image might represent a codified or systematic way of thinking. We will study the differences between one-point perspective, parallel projection, non-perspectival representation, and the problem of depth in these representational modes. Weekly drawing exercises will be paired with readings to elaborate on various 'rules' for creating space in a

“One could even compare the function of Renaissance perspective with that of critical philosophy… The result was a translation of psychophysiological space into mathematical space; in other words, an objectification of the subjective.” — Erwin Panofsky,

This workshop is designed to enable students to pursue a variety of issues relating to the advancing of public action. Cities serves both as a shared focus and a place to integrate a wide and rich variety of perspectives. Students will also be presenting their work to the workshop as it unfolds. Some portion of the workshop will also be dedicated to exploring concepts and

In this introduction to computer science, you will learn to design, implement, test, and analyze algorithms and programs using Python, currently one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. Within the context of programming, you will learn to formulate problems, think creatively about solutions, and express those solutions clearly and accurately. Problems

This course applies mechanical physics concepts to practical engineering and environmental problems. In order to ensure peoples’ safety, any structure, be it a building, a nuclear reactor, a dam, an embankment, or a natural hillside, must be able to withstand the stresses that are placed on it by its environment. You will learn how forces cause stress within solid

Develops applied competency in statistical reasoning, including descriptive and inferential statistics, regression, effect sizes, and psychometric foundations. Emphasizes interpretation and communication of statistical findings. Includes AI-assisted data analysis tools and the importance of understanding what automated methods are actually

This course applies the concepts of mechanical physics to practical engineering and environmental problems. Any structure, be it a building, a nuclear reactor, a dam, an embankment, or a natural hillside, must be able to withstand the stresses that are placed on it by its environment without failing in order to ensure people’s safety. You will learn how forces cause stress

This course applies the concepts of mechanical physics to practical engineering and environmental problems. Any structure, be it a building, a nuclear reactor, a dam, an embankment, or a natural hillside, must be able to withstand the stresses that are placed on it by its environment without failing in order to ensure people's safety. You will learn how forces cause stress

This course is an advanced seminar that will apply skills learned in Anthropological Research Methodologies. The class will work collectively to do a local ethnographic study. Depending upon the skills and interests of each student, the class will design a research proposal and then carry out key research techniques. Finally students will be asked to present this work in a

Too much of how the international media portrays Afghanistan is based on stereotypes and cliches that ignores some of the deep, rich scholarship of the country over recent years. What are the different ways that scholars attempt to make sense of Afghanistan? What can we learn from studying these approaches? What does it teach us about Afghanistan and the world more broadly?

This course will introduce students to the history and approaches out of which Expressive Arts therapy has grown, amplifying the weaving of multiple modalities used in therapy that are consistent with intermodal practices. Accompanying these 

This course will introduce students to the history and approaches out of which Expressive Arts therapy has grown, amplifying the weaving of multiple modalities used in therapy that are consistent with intermodal practices. Accompanying these