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ANT 210 - Cultural Anthropology

3 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods


Exploration of the study of culture, utilizing case studies globally, and in the U.S. Includes discussion of cultural anthropology as a subfield of anthropology, theoretical perspectives and analysis, survey of research methods for collection and analysis of data, a cross-cultural examination of cultural diversity through ethnographic studies, and ethical issues in anthropological research and ethnographic studies.

AGEC Gen-Ed: SBS
CTE Gen-Ed: SBS and G



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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss cultural anthropology as a subfield of anthropology.
  2. Examine theoretical perspectives and their analysis.
  3. Demonstrate comprehension of research methods, and ethical issues in conducting anthropological research, utilizing case studies globally, and in the U.S.
  4. Examine cultural diversity through ethnographic case studies, and ethical issues in the presentation of ethnographic materials, in non-U.S. cultures or a cross-cultural study of non-U.S. to U.S. emphasis.
  5. Present the results of research in cultural anthropology.

Outline:
  1. Cultural Anthropology as a Subfield of Anthropology
  2. Theoretical Perspectives and Analysis
    1. Presentation of theoretical perspectives or paradigms, including explaining how power relations permeate communities.
    2. Apply understanding through writing of papers
  3. Survey of Research Methods for Collection and Analysis of Data
    1. Survey of anthropological research methods used for the collection and analysis of data
    2. Ethical issues in anthropological research
    3. Analysis through writing of papers
  4. Cultural Diversity and Ethnographic Studies
    1. Examination of cultural diversity, as presented through ethnographic case studies in non-U.S. cultures or a cross-cultural study of non-U.S. to U.S. emphasis from different time periods and cultures
    2. Ethical issues in the presentation of ethnographic materials
  5. Present the results of research in cultural anthropology
    1. Presentation of results of student research