ANTHRO 354

Anthropology of the Body

Please note: this is archived course information from 2025 for ANTHRO 354.

Description

Examines cultural and historical variations in how societies understand and experience the human body. The focus will be primarily on social, historical, and political-economic approaches. Topics such as labour, sport, health, illness, sexuality, gender and religious ritual will be considered. Explores the cultural construction and social experience of the human body in a diverse range of settings.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Professor Susanna Trnka

Points

ANTHRO 354: 15 points

Prerequisites

ANTHRO 203 or 30 points at Stage II in Anthropology

Restrictions

ANTHRO 241