Anthropology 102
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Taught by Adam Wetsman
The emphasis of this general education course is the investigation of human culture. By learning about the diversity of cultural practices around the world, students will be able to evaluate their identities within their own societies. In addition to discovering the theories and methods important to cultural anthropology, the course will include an extensive examination of cross–cultural diversity. Students will learn about how people in different cultures obtain their food, exchange goods, organize themselves in groups, engage in politics, raise children, and worship supernatural beings. Also addressed will be the issue of how cultural anthropology can contribute to addressing problems important in the modern world. This course is designed for anthropology majors, those with an interest in anthropology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human culture.
| Units / Transfer: | The units fulfill Rio Hondo graduation requirements and transfer to the UC and CSU systems. |
| Rio Hondo Graduation | This class fulfills Area 7B (Social and Behavioral Sciences) requirements. |
| CSU Requirements | This class fulfills Area D1 (Anthropology and Archaeology) requirements. |
| IGETC Requirements | This class fulfills Area 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) requirements. |
| Warning: This information is provided as a general guide only. You should consult a college counselor for exact graduation and transfer requirements. | |
Students are expected to attend classes and attendance will be taken. There will be three midterms, each worth fifteen percent of the course grade. Students must write a paper based upon an interview about another person's religion and limited fact-finding about the religion involved. A final examination will be worth about twenty percent of the final grade. Limited extra credit and bonus opportunities will be available. Note: exact course requirements and grading standards are based upon a syllabus available at the beginning of each term.
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