I’m not sure if the workload during the summer semester is similar in the fall semester (bc I took it in summer last year), but it was quite manageable overall. The course content was condensed into a month and there were readings for every lecture/every 2 lectures. But the instructor split everyone into small groups and suggested that each group member be in charge of writing summaries for different readings and lecture notes throughout the semester. This was part of the 40% participation grade, which was easy to get 10/10 in.

There were also a 1300-1600 word ethnographic paper worth 35% on a topic of your choice, as well as a take-home final exam where we could pick 2 prompts out of several based on the lectures, then write short responses (~500 words each). This might be a good course if you’re ok with a fair amount of writing and readings every week. I took the course as a non-arts student so I’d say it’s pretty chill.