ANT 208 - Cities and Culture

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e basic concepts and perspectives of anthropology are used to examine the many diff erent subcultures and groups that make up the urban environment, both in the United States and in other complex societies. It examines how these groups both confl ict and cooperate with each other, as they compete for urban space and urban resources. Th e course includes examination of deviant behavior, as it exists within the context of the urban environment, and the ways in which the special characteristics of cities relate to the emergence and maintenance of a great diversity of lifestyles and subcultures. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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