ANTH 201 - Principles of Anthropology

Institution:

Brevard College

Subject:

ANTHROPOLOGY

Description:

An overview of the broad areas (biological, cultural, linguistic, and archeological) of anthropology. ANTH 201 focuses on the nature, concepts, and principles of anthropology. The course addresses how our species evolved, how we came to possess the facility for language, and how languages and cultures evolved and diversified. It examines learned traditions of human thought and behaviors as well as the relevance of anthropology to global social issues through the comparative study of prehistoric, historic and modern societies. Prerequisite SOC 201 or permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brevard.edu

Phone Number:

(828) 883-8292

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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