ANTH 230 - Understanding Culture

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course explores the nature of culture and the various ways in which anthropologists study, understand, and explain cultural phenomena. Students will gain familiarity with diverse cultural theories and methods by examining anthropological literature on selected topics and conducting brief ethnographic and comparative projects. While developing skills typically associated with Cultural Anthropology, students will learn of the forces that shape human experience and of the value of the anthropological approach in addressing contemporary human problems around the globe. Prerequisite: ANTH 130

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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