Monthly Archives: April 2013

Rasta poetics

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Matt Thompson

Anthropologists use the term “poetics” to refer to all manner of creative self-expression. Since how we express ourselves is based on our sense of self and identity, you can learn a lot about what people in another culture think about … Continue reading →

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Language and thought

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Matt Thompson

Much like our method of studying culture, the study of language in anthropology is broad and inclusive of multiple perspectives. The assigned readings cover the definition of language (not an easy task), its evolution as a biological and cultural phenomenon, … Continue reading →

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