This course provides a survey of cultures around the world in order to explain the key concepts, methods and theories used in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions, linguistics, and cultural change among world peoples. (3 lecture hours per week) Prerequisites: READ 0310 and ENGL 0310. [ CB45.0201.5325]

This course focuses on culture, the ways people live and give meaning, form and organization to their lives as they adapt to various environments and conditions both in and beyond the borders of the U.S. Study of the descriptions and analysis of cultural diversity provide the basis for evaluating cultural components of everyday life including recognition of ethnocentrism, intercultural communication and understanding local and ‘global’ culture in a multicultural and transforming world. Core Curriculum Course.