Cultural anthropology (UNINETTUNO)

Cultural anthropology (UNINETTUNO)

The course, structured into 30 lectures, is mainly focused on the history of cultural anthropology, including its current developments, providing a detailed analysis of the theoretical methodological and applicative features of the discipline.

More info:http://www.uninettunouniversity.net/en/mooc-program.aspx?lf=it&courseid=3789&degree=151&planid=213&faculty=4

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