COURSE ID: HI012SYNA02
Intro to Anthropology
This one-semester elective introduces students to the field of anthropology and its development as a distinct discipline. Students explore anthropological terms, concepts, and theories while examining human evolution, society, and culture. Topics include culture, art, aesthetics, race, ethnicity, and social groups, as well as social institutions such as marriage, religion, economy, and government. Students also study the contributions of pioneering anthropologists and analyze how socio-cultural institutions influence human behavior and communities.
