ANT 121 CROSS-CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS

This course is an introduction to the subject of culture and to living in a multicultural world. The central theme of the course is appreciating as well as understanding cultural diversity. Students will develop and expand their cultural sensitivity through a variety of experiential activities focused on becoming more aware of the role of culture as central in defining who we are as individuals. Exposure to the unique approaches of anthropologists in encountering and communicating with peoples of different cultures and backgrounds will be emphasized. This course will serve as an excellent foundation for a variety of majors in communications, the humanities, the social sciences, business, education and for those with a geographic focus such as Asia, Africa, Russia, etc. It will also serve as preparation for the study abroad experience.

Credits

2 sh

Future Course Number

ANT 1210

Course Types

Society; Anthropology Elective; Latin America Studies Elective; IGS: Global Studies, Global Culture and Society Area

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