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Course Description
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Course Name
Economic Anthropology
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Anthropology, Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
AN111, except for occasional students
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module explores the broad topic of exchange within and between social groups. Topics covered will include:
Theories of value
Money and Debt
"gift" versus "barter" systems
Conceptions of property, theft, and piracy
Markets, their emergence and the ideologies of the marketplace
The ascendancy of neoliberalism and its sociocultural consequences
Anthropological studies of contemporary capitalism
The Celtic Tiger and its aftermath in Ireland
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.