ANT 102 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

1. Introduction to anthropology, its method and development 
2. Language, communication and culture 
3. Subsistence efficiency and cultural ecology 
4. Comparative economic systems 
5. Kinship systems: marriage and the family 
6. Levels of social organization and political systems 
7. Race, gender and ethnicity 
8. Ideology, magic and religion 
9. Culture and personality 
10. Culture change 
11. Global society and applied anthropology 

1. Examine and critically analyze significant perspectives, methodologies and theories which guide research in anthropology. (1-6, 11)
2. Develop an awareness of the role played by culture on the behavior of individuals and groups in diverse societal settings. (2, 3, 8-10)
3. Develop curiosity and empathy for cultural diversity which is based on ethnic, race and gender differences. (5, 6, 11)
4. Foster a classroom environment where questioning of ethnocentric attitudes and the clarification of racially, ethnically and gender-based values are allowed to challenge traditional western notions. (7)
5. Develop those social science insights that are desirable for all educated persons. (1-3, 8-11)
6. Develop critical thinking skills in relation to anthropological scientific concepts. (3-6)
7. Enhance competence and performance of critical reading and independent thinking in anthropological knowledge. (4-11)
8. Employ critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and/or research papers. (1-11)

1. Demonstrate thoughtful and precise writing skills by completing at least 1500 words of monitored writing.