SOCI 1250 - Introduction to Anthropology

4.5 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the study and methods of anthropology and the methodologies used to study human societies and cultures. It covers ancient to present societies. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

1. Describe the nature, scope, and limitations of anthropology.

2. Distinguish and evaluate the major theories and theoretical perspectives of anthropology.

3. Sketch an overview of the field of anthropology, its subfields, and how it is related to other disciplines such as biology, psychology, and sociology.

4. Assess the application of evolutionary theory to all forms of life, including human.

5. Display an understanding of the nature, importance and variability of culture.

6. Appraise the major anthropological explanations of cultural variability.

7. Discuss the relationship between language and culture.

8. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and research techniques.

9. Construct a foundation of basic knowledge that may be used for further study in anthropology and/or related social sciences.

10. Examine the impact of technology on a society and indicate how that technology also changes the methods used to study the society.

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