ANTH-101

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Becoming Human: An Introduction to Anthropology

Anthropology

Department(s)

Anthropology

Course Description

An introduction to foundational approaches in anthropology with an emphasis on understanding the human condition in broad historical, material, and cross-cultural contexts. Drawing on key ideas such as cultural relativism, human diversity, evolution, language, and "Othering," case studies will explore the interplay between material and biological factors and particular social conditions for producing diverse ways of life.

Course Type

Academic Credit, Social Science, DIST-SOCIAL SCIENCES, Academic Evaluate Course, Academic Evaluate Course, DIST-CULTURAL PLURALISM, Global Studies, The Individual & Society, Global Cultures & Lang., Studying the Past, Social Justice (SJ)