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ANTHR 1165.101: The Mandala and McDonald’s: Technology and Transformation in Cultural Perspective (Spring 2009)  Tags: anthropology globalization global_studies history  

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Mandala and McDonald's

In this course you have been reading modern theoretical works and case studies dealing with globalization, the city, and the interpretations of history through an anthropological perspective.

This library guide will provide you with a selection of recommended resources and strategies for finding information on your research topics and case studies.

Ask your questions.

 

Research Assignment

Final Essay Assignment:

Get together in small groups over the weekend. For Monday, each group will have researched one case study of cultural change,transnationalism, or globalization, using 2-3 sources. Students will present the topics in class on Monday, and then students can choose one of the presented topics (could be their own, could be someone else's) as the subject of their final paper.

Sample topics include: McDonald�s in East Asia, Chinese traditional medicine in America, Indian television serials,etc. At least one source should be academic.

For the final paper, students will write one (6-8 page) paper analyzing one case study in the light of the theory that we have read (and will read) in the class.

 
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