ANT 255S - Performance: Culture, Meaning and Society

The intention of this course is to expand and deepen our notion of performance and to address such questions as, “Why do people perform?” and “How does performance constitute our social and political worlds?” Using performance as an entry point for understanding texts, drama, culture, social roles, identity, resistance and technologies, and drawing from analytical principles embedded in anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and performance studies, we will explore such diverse performance practices as ritual and social drama, multicultural and street performance, dance, theater, sitespecific performance, and a wide range of hybrid forms. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4