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ANTH 515 - Technology, Personhood, and the Body

ANTH 515: Technology, Personhood, and the Body (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing. Counts toward Artificial Intelligence and Human Responsibility Minor (2026-27), Artificial Intelligence and Human Responsibility, B.S. (2026-27).

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3 units
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Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Examines contemporary technologies-from social media platforms and AI to biometric scanners-that affect personhood and embodiment. Using digital and medical anthropology and technology studies, analyzes communication, medical, and information technologies to explore how sociocultural belonging is mediated.
Prerequisites
Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing

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Who can take it
Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing
Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring
Formerly numbered
ANTH 405

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11257· In-person · Open · Letter
24 of 24 seats open
Mon 3:30 PM-6:10 PM · HT 135
Vijayanka Nair4.3(6)

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