An examination of the total range of human cultural diversity. The goal is to understand the enormous diversity of human culture, and to understand why and how different ways of life have risen. This course introduces the basic principles of social-cultural anthropology, designed to provide insight into the cultural aspects of human ways of life. Examples from cultures around the world will be used to illustrate concepts introduced in class.

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.