Sociology and Anthropology 102 - Introduction to Anthropology

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Colgate University

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Description:

Staff This course provides an introduction to the discipline of anthropology and is intended to help students come to a better understanding of human cultures and societies through the analysis and comparison of specific cases. Students study diverse societies from a wide range of geographic areas and examine topics such as kinship and marriage, economic organization, religion, gender, and social change. Students learn about some of the major theories and theorists in anthropology and examine the way anthropologists collect and interpret data, particularly in the course of fieldwork. Enrollment is limited to first-year and sophomore students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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