ANTH 100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (4)

Introduces the study of culture and human diversity. Through reading ethnographies (case studies), students learn about different societies around the world, including their own. They also learn how different anthropologists have gone about studying societies. Particular attention is given to concepts of culture, cultural relativism, holism, and participant observation. Active learning components are incorporated to give students a sense of the field practices of anthropologists. Fall and Spring.