ANTH 210 Comparative Cultures
Examines the ethnographic process anthropologists use to study other cultures, the process of comparing two or more cultures in an ethnologic context, and the development of cultures over time to be what they are today. Introduces a methodology for engaging in culturally relative dialogue is introduced and then emphasized in all learning activities.
Prerequisite
Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AGS Social Science, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AAS Human Relations, AS Cultural Diversity, AAOT Social Sciences,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Objectively analyze a variety of cultural practices from around the world. Understand the pre and post-colonial influences on the cultures under study, and recognize the interconnections between history, culture and society. Broadly and narrowly define and identify a cultures characteristics including setting and history, values, economy, social networks, community, and governance. Develop a critical understanding of cultural diversity and its implications, ultimately enhancing sensitivity to other cultures.