ANTH 260 - Fieldwork in Cultural Anthropology

Institution:

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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Description:

Provides a full cultural immersion experience in applying anthropology via a short term study abroad trip to a non-Western culture, such as Guatemala. Students will be guided to practice cultural relativism using a holistic approach and practice hands-on ethnographic research methods. Students will examine culture in areas including indigenous lifestyles, family structure, gender roles, religion, human rights and/ or globalization. Pre- and post-trip work will be assigned. ANTH 260 fulfills the SUNY General Education Other World Civilizations or the Social Sciences requirement. ANTH 201 or ANTH 202, and elementary Spanish speaking skills recommended. Significant additional costs. Prerequisite: ENGL 100. 3 Cr. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) Occasionally offered December-January and other vacation periods.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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