HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Catalog description

An introduction to the anthropological concepts, theories, and methods used in the comparative study of culture, with an emphasis on understanding and appreciating human diversity. The course explores the differences and similarities in cultures around the world related to family and kinship, ritual and religion, economic and political organization, social inequity, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, cultural change, and the impact of colonialism and globalization. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, seminar format, and an extensive research project. Credit may be earned for either ANTH 2 or 2H, but not both.