Anthropology - Fundamentals Cultrl Anthroplgy

Catalog description

This course covers the fundamental concepts, theories, and practices of cultural anthropology. It teaches students how to think anthropologically through a survey of classic and contemporary ethnographic texts, spanning a range of geographic and cultural areas. Applying a holistic lens, students will critically analyze inequality, globalization, and human cultural differences across time and space. Topics may include: fieldwork and ethnography; racism; ethnicity and nationalism; gender, sexuality, and kinship; socioeconomic class; the global economy; politics and power; religion; health and development; and art and media. This course logically follows ANTH 160/ANTH 162/ANTH 360. Satisfies: Goal 3 Social Sciences (GE3S) , Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)