INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (KSS)

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This introductory course in cultural anthropology examines the culture concept, the diverse ways of life found in communities around the world, and attempts by anthropologists and other social scientists to understand the commonalities underlying our diversity. It explores how individual lives are shaped by broader cultural and social forces, how people create meaning, and the nature of power relations. Students will gain insight into the potential of anthropological findings to help resolve contemporary human problems.