The study of human societies through the central concept of culture. Explores such topics as meaning, social organization, difference and inequality, adaptation, kinship and gender, religion, environment, technology and conflict. Presents anthropological themes including holism, comparison, dynamism and cultural relativism, as well as methodological approaches to studying human experience in naturally occurring contexts. 1 unit. May meet either the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures or Social Inequality requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SHB requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Learning: SHB

1 unit — Hautzinger

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Cultural Anthropology	Sarah Hautzinger	Barnes Science Center 407	25 / 1	05/20/2025
Fall 2024	Block 4	Cultural Anthropology	Allison Formanack	Barnes Science Center 407	25 / -1	05/20/2025
Spring 2025	Block 5	Cultural Anthropology	Allison Formanack	Barnes Science Center 407	25 / 0	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 2	Cultural Anthropology		TBA	25 / 9	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 5	Cultural Anthropology	Sarah Hautzinger	TBA	25 / 25	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 8	Cultural Anthropology		TBA	25 / 25	05/20/2025