An introduction to the comparative study of human societies, focusing on the ways in which different peoples around the world behave and organize their beliefs and relationships. Based on ethnographic accounts and documentary films, the course examines a wide range of topics, including the relation of religion to economics and to politics, changing patterns of kinship and sex, and the interplay of global events and local worlds. The course familiarizes students with ethnographic methods and also places anthropological concepts and insights in historical perspective.

3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to the study of human culture. Focuses on human adaptation and diversity, development and variety of economic, political, religious, family, and expressive institutions. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills. SOCI 1111 is recommended as a prerequisite. Note: SOCI 1120 meets the requirement for a Social Sciences elective. This course is part of the general education core.