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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
TBA		 Online 3 $1581 (guest students)
Date
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1581 (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

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

7/13/2026 - 8/20/2026

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

23 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Eric Kelley

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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