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Intro to Cultural Anthropology (ANT 101)

Term: 2023-2024 Spring Semester

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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”.