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This course introduces students to anthropological studies of the Andes region of South America. Its theoretical focus is on Andean technologies and uses of materials and it examines how these intersect with questions of political power.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course introduces students to anthropological studies of the Andes region of South America. Its theoretical focus is on Andean technologies and uses of materials and it examines how these intersect with questions of political power. The rationale for looking at the theoretical concerns through a study of the Andes is that that approaches to working with materials in this region differed markedly from those of Europe until (and also beyond) the Spanish conquest of the 16th century. Different areas of technology and material culture are addressed through examining both historical material and contemporary ethnographic studies - from pre-Hispanic metallurgy to contemporary agricultural development and the role of scientifically trained experts in bringing about changes in practices. Four main technological areas are addressed in the course: mining and metallurgy; fibres and Andean textuality; medicine and the body and working the land.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 5,000 word essay (100%)
Resit: 5,000 word essay (100%)
There are no assessments for this course.
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