Introduction to Anthropology

Permission Required:

No

Distribution:

Anthropology

Prerequisite:

(ENC0021 and REA0011)

Credits:

3.00 Credits

Lecture:

3.00 Hours

Course Description:

This course is an overview of anthropology with emphasis on the traditional subfields of archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistics and cultural anthropology. Included is the study of human physical evolution through the fossil record and man's place in nature. The development of culture is examined from pre-historic times to the present. An emphasis is placed on the better understanding of our culture through the comparison of different cultures throughout the world. Topics include archaeology, human variation, folklore, kinship, and religion. This course satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirement. A grade of 'C' or higher must be attained.l