This course provides an introduction to psychological and psychiatric anthropology, the sub discipline in which anthropologists pay careful attention to phenomenological and subjective experience. We will read some classics and more contemporary material, and include a focus on methods and writerly representation. Significant work outside of class time is expected of the student for this course.
5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
This course provides an introduction to psychological and psychiatric anthropology, the sub discipline in which anthropologists pay careful attention to phenomenological and subjective experience. We will read some classics and more contemporary material, and include a focus on methods and writerly representation. Significant work outside of class time is expected of the student for this course.
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.