ANTH 103 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Institution:

Linn-Benton Community College

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Description:

(3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) F/W/Sp Surveys the field of cultural anthropology and its focus - studying human behavior and culture. Introduces a methodology for studying human sociocultural adaptations. Includes the topics of major cross-cultural studies with a focus on language, economics, marriage, kinship, gender, political organization, stratification, and spiritual belief systems. Examines traditional and contemporary practices, the processes of culture change, and the application of cultural anthropology to practical society problems. Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing skills (WR121) are strongly recommended for success in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.linnbenton.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 917-4999

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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