Anthropology of the Middle East OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Anthropology Class on the Middle East
'Anthropology of the Middle East,' a free course offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), looks at the performances, oral literature and verbal art of the Arab-speaking peoples of North Africa and the Middle East. This OpenCourseWare from MIT is suited to undergraduate students seeking an Anthropology degree.
Anthropology of the Middle East: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Anthropology of the Middle East: Course Description
This OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology examines how the culture, performance and narrative of the Middle East are informed by issues of power and politics. In particular, the course looks at the ways traditional performances are influenced by modernization. The topics covered include folktales, sacred narrative, oral epic performance, Koranic chant performance, cultural production and resistance. MIT Professor Susan Slyomovics teaches this free undergraduate anthropology class. The course includes a documentary by Professor Slyomovics.
This MIT OpenCourseWare about anthropology of the Middle East includes a detailed reading list, photographs and videos. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the 'Anthropology of the Middle East' course page.
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