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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0126 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0126
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0126

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

24 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Alan Waters

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.