ANTH 1050 Cultural Anthropology
Anthropology is a holistic approach to the study of humankind. By examining different cultural systems around the globe, anthropologists endeavor to understand how people make sense of the world in which they live, their beliefs and practices. This class will introduce students to the basic concepts, theories and methodologies of anthropology. Topics to be studied include: the concept of culture, marriage and kinship, linguistics, exchange patterns, ethnography, and rituals.