ANTH 201 - Introduction to Anthropology

Institution:

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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Description:

Anthropology is a discipline that studies every phase of human existence, from the genesis of humans and their physical and cultural evolution, to the study of modern human life ways and sociocultural orientations across the globe. This course is designed to broaden the student's worldview of people living in both past and present cultures. The student will be introduced to the four basic fields of anthropology: Biological (physical) Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociocultural Anthropology (ethnography), and Linguistic Anthropology. This course will offer the student insights into the prehistory and history of human development and the methods anthropologists use to study the human past, present, and future. ANTH 201 fulfills the SUNY General Education Social Sciences requirement. Prerequisite: Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 101. 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Fall and spring semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.TC3.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 844-8211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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