An introduction to the central concepts, theories, and techniques employed by cultural anthropologists to explore the social and cultural dimensions of human experience. Major topics include cross-cultural comparisons of subsistence patterns, economic and political organization, kinship and marriage, language and symbolism, religion and belief systems, artistic expression, colonialism and globalization, gender, sexuality, and race.
This class has no scheduled in-person meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 16 weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor's website.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188