ANTH 411 (02) - Global Perspectives on the Human Condition: An Introduction to Anthropology

Global Perspectives:Intro Anth

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Anthropology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Full Term (08/26/2019 - 12/09/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   150  
CRN: 10166
This course introduces students to the core concepts, methods, and research of contemporary cultural anthropology, as well as to the ways in which the discipline is relevant to their daily lives. Students will learn how anthropology approaches the study of culture, language and communication, family and kinship, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, economic relationships, political systems, religion, social change and globalization. Ethnographic material from both the U.S. and cross-culturally, as well as a series of hands-on, experiential and interactive activities, will demonstrate anthropological concepts and questions.
Equivalent(s): ANTH 411H, ANTH 411W
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/9/2019 TR 9:40am - 11:00am DEM 112