LAW 7081 - Advanced Topic in the Anthropology of Law

(crosslisted) ANTHR 7422

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Limited enrollment. Satisfies the writing requirement.

A. Riles.

Recommended prerequisite: Coursework in anthropology or social theory. Limited enrollment. This advanced seminar is intended primarily for research graduate students in law, anthropology and cognate fields who wish to develop research and teaching competence in the anthropology of law, governance and regulation broadly conceived. Topics of focus will be defined collectively by the seminar participants in accordance with their own research interests; however possible topics include technocracy and expertise, NGOs and social movements, financial markets and institutions, and environmental security. Admission to the seminar is by application only. Students will write a final paper of 25-35 pages that brings the materials and discussions of the seminar to bear upon their own research subject. Students interested in participating should email Professor Riles at ar254@cornell.edu and outline their current research, background in this and related subjects, and reasons for wishing to participate in the seminar.