ATH 103 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Surveys the field of cultural anthropology and its focus on the human patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Introduces a methodology for studying human sociocultural adaptations. Includes the topics of major cross-cultural studies with a focus on language, adaptation, economics marriage, kinship, gender, political organization, stratification, and, religion. Examines the process of culture change and the application of cultural anthropology to practical society problems.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.