Anthropology 102 - C ultural Anthropology

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St Lawrence University

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A general exploration of cultural anthropology, which addresses the spectrum of human cultural diversity in the attempt to understand what people do and why they do it. We consider a wide variety of human communities from topical viewpoints ranging from the ways people construct relationships to the ways they perceive the world around them. We critically discuss some of the ways anthropologists and others have attempted to account for human cultural phenomena. The object of the course is to develop a good acquaintance with aspects and examples of human cultural diversity and a grasp of some of the processes affecting human societies. Various issues will recur: What factors affect relationships between female and male? Why do some groups fight while others appear to be more peaceful? Why are some relatively egalitarian, while others emphasize rank and status? Also offered through Global Studies.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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