SO 310 - Cultural Anthropology in the 21st Century

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Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: SO 101 and any 200 level Sociology course or junior standing. This is an introduction to the academic discipline of anthropology including physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, archaeology, and cultural anthropology. The emphasis is on the concept of culture, cultural behavior, and cultural dynamics. Cultures are seen, in part, as an ecological adaptation to certain environmental niches. Concepts dealing with cultural relativity are stressed. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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