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Nicole I Torres
BIS 393
Bothell Campus
Various topics designed to respond to faculty and student interests and needs.
Class description
From the location of prisons to the demarcation of the U.S. border, borders and boundaries can be perceived as “cultural artifacts” that help to generate social meaning. In this course we examine the concepts of “borders” and “boundaries “ and why these ideas are of particular significance, both in everyday social practice as well as in the geopolitical realm. Drawing from numerous theorists (Harvey, Rose, Gilroy, among others) we will critically examine the notion of whether a border or a boundary simply happens “out there,” or instead may be experienced internally and become deeply rooted social and cultural practices. In this course, we will examine how social relationships are connected to material surroundings and how, as a result, borders may be produced.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Background in anthropology is needed for this course.
Class assignments and grading
