Following principles of physical and cultural anthropology, this course analyzes the cultures of prehistoric and existing preliterate people and the impact of modern western culture (3 lecture hours per week). Cross listed as SOCI 2346. Prerequisites: READ 0310 and ENGL 0310. [ CB4502015125]

This introductory survey of the four subfields of anthropology focuses on the cultural and biological diversity of humans including hominid prehistory, the emergence of Paleolithic cultures, and the agricultural and urban revolutions from an anthropological perspective. Past and present human adaptations and culture are surveyed and analyzed using the comparative and holistic approach of biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and ethnology. Core Curriculum Course.