ANTH 311 - Evolution of Culture

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Prerequisite: ANTH 102. Examination of contemporary theories of cultural evolution including culture as environmental adaptation; systemic relationships between environments, technology, subsistence, socio-political organization, and ideology; socio-cultural development and the increasing scale of society and energy harvesting; modes of cultural transmission; and economic globalization. Outcome: Students will be able to draw connections between theories of cultural evolution and historical and contemporary patterns of cultural diversity and change, including assessments of environmental sustainability.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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