SOC 2250 - Cultural Anthropology

Institution:

Fitchburg State University

Subject:

Description:

3 cr. 3 hr. The course introduces students to varying cultures. Attention is given to hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural, agricultural and industrial societies. Cultural change imposed by industrialization and technological revolution in both third world and modern societies is also analyzed and discussed. The intent of the course is to give students knowledge about the development and variability of cultures, living styles, and values, so that they are prepared to tackle elusive questions of the capabilities, limit and future of human societies. B, C

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fitchburgstate.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 345-2151

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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