ANTH 2300 - Anthropology of Science Fiction

Institution:

St. Cloud Technical and Community College

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Description:

Meets MN Transfer Goal Areas 5 & 8 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Global Perspective. Basic concepts of anthropology will be used to interpret the imaginary worlds of science fiction. Fictional cultures will be examined to see how features of human biology, language, social organization, technology, etc. are patterned after or different from known human cultures. Anthropology and science fiction will then provide a framework for students to deepen their understanding of themselves, our contemporary culture and current world issues. Prerequisite(s): READ0304, ENGL0304 or Appropriate Accuplacer Score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sctcc.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 308-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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