Dreams and Dreaming
Durham
Liberal Arts :: Anthropology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 16055
CRN: 16055
This course emphasizes the "dream theories" of indigenous societies and how beliefs and practices associated with dreaming are integrated into cultural, ontological, political, economic, and religious systems. Western theories are also examined from within a comparative perspective--from basic Freudian models to contemporary scientific debates about the neurological origin and significance of dreaming. Writing intensive.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2022 | 12/12/2022 | W | 3:10pm - 6:00pm | HS 250B |
Additional Course Details:
Seats Open: FALL 2022 WRITING INTENSIVE Course!
ANTH785 Anthropology of Dreams and Dreaming
Available to Juniors and Seniors of ALL MAJORS!!
WEDNESDAYS 3:10-6:00 (HS 250B)
Why do we dream? What do people around the world believe about dreaming? What does it all mean?
This WRITING INTENSIVE course begins with Freud’s theory of dreaming, delves into the new neuroscience of dreaming, and explores the dream-related beliefs of Indigenous peoples around the world. Taught in seminar-style, the course also involves SELF-EXPLORATION: we learn how to remember, record, and analyze our own dreams using a variety of techniques.
REGISTER NOW!!! (First-come, first-served)