ANT 227 - WORK AND WORKPLACES

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Moving beyond viewing work as purely economic activity, this course examines the social and cultural aspects of work and workplaces. Non-industrial and industrial work will be examined in cross-cultural settings, focusing on the role of work in affecting identity, status and meaning. Particular emphasis will be placed on work in the contemporary global economy in both industrialized and post-industrialized countries. Course readings will be drawn from ethnographic studies carried out by both anthropologists and sociologists.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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