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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
MoWeFr 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.		 McCormack M02-0116 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
MoWeFr 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0116
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

An introduction to the anthropological study of cultures, based on ethnographic descriptions and analyses of tribal, developing, and modern state societies. The course explores a variety of concepts and approaches to the study of culture, and participants acquire experience in critical reading, critical thinking, and analytic writing.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0116

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

34 / 35

Status

Closed

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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