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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/14/25 - 8/21/25
TBA		 Online 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
7/14/25 - 8/21/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current 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.

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

7/14/2025 - 8/21/2025

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Eric Kelley

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

* 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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