SO 285 - Anthropology of Tribal Cultures

Institution:

Seton Hill University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Introduction to the theories and methods of the discipline of anthropology, providing an overview of tribal cultures, social organization, kinship patterns, and religions. Using case studies drawn from Asia, the Middle East,Africa, and the Americas, focuses upon the interactions between tribal cultures and modern nation states, particularly as a result of globalization. Prerequisites: LA200 and LA201. Satisfies the Non-Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Fall semester, even-numbered years. J-term, evennumbered years. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.setonhill.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 834-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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