ANT 1120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology is the comparative exploration of diverse beliefs, practices and material culture of contemporary human societies throughout the world. Inherent to this study is consideration of the historical, political, economic and environmental contexts in which cultures operate. The variety of ways humans define their place in the universe, interact with their physical, social and spiritual environments, and endow their existence with meaning and order are at the core of cultural anthropological inquiry. In this course, students will learn the basic concepts, theories and methods used by anthropologists studying people and culture. Specific topics include cross-cultural patterns of subsistence, marriage and family, social organization, economics, politics, religion, globalization and culture change and the application of anthropology to contemporary social problems.
Course Types
Society; Anthropology Elective; IGS: Global Studies, Global Culture and Society Area
Offered
Offered fall and spring.