Jenzabar University

Intro to Cultural Anthropology (ANT 101)

Term: 2012-2013 Fall Semester

Faculty

Dr. Karl G TrautmanShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Karl G Trautman

ktrautman@cmcc.edu

Amy BrentsShow MyInfo popup for Amy Brents

abrents@cmcc.edu

Schedule

Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/27/2012 - 12/15/2012) Location: CMCC LPC 216

Description

ANT 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hr. Lecture) *15 wks
This course introduces students to fundamental practices, research methods, theories and finding in Cultural Anthropology. Anthropology, as a Social Science, is concerned with learning about people in distinct cultures. Cultural Anthropology builds research and theory through interviews, observation and data gathering that generate new knowledge about a cultural group’s values and behavior. Students will construct and practice participant observation, key informant selecting and interviewing techniques to explore local “cultures”.