ANTH 3127: Anthropology of Violence

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Examines numerous types of violence in comparative perspective, from family violence to large scale wars and genocide. Starting with popular understandings of the causes of violence, the course proceeds to cross-cultural investigations of why violence occurs in particular forms in specific times and places. Emphasis is placed on critical reflection and integration of anthropological perspectives. Section information text: Examines numerous types of violence in comparative perspective, from family violence to large scale wars and genocide. Starting with popular understandings of the causes of violence, the course proceeds to cross-cultural investigations of why violence occurs in particular forms in specific times and places. Emphasis is placed on critical reflection and integration of anthropological perspectives.

Average GPA: 3.57

Grade distribution records: 188 students across 9 terms.

Grade distribution

GradeStudentsPercent
A14275.5%
B2412.8%
C115.9%
D21.1%
F73.7%
W10.5%

Based on 188 student grade records across 9 terms and 1 professor.

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