ANTH 167 Cross-Cultural Studies - Life and Culture (2 to 5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ANTHR 167
Course Description
Students participating in study abroad programs examine the host country’s cultural values, social institutions, and significant contemporary issues. Students discuss differences between U.S. American and host country’s cultures.
Course Content
A. Ethnographic Perspective
B. Cross-cultural Comparison
Student Outcomes
1. Distinguish between ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and extreme relativism.
2. Explain the significance of ethnographic research.
3. Discuss the significance of professional standards for anthropological research.
4. Apply the ethnographic perspective in personal interactions.
5. Record observations, personal thoughts, and feelings.
6. Compare cross-cultural differences.
Degree Outcomes
Social Science: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Intercultural Engagement: Graduates demonstrate self-efficacy in intercultural engagement to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through reflections and expressions of cultural humility, empathy, and social and civic engagement and action. Further, graduates examine how identities/positionalities such as races, social classes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and cultures impact perceptions, actions, and the distribution of power and privilege in communities, systems, and institutions.
Lecture Contact Hours 20-50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20-50
Potential Methods
A. Field notes
B. Journal
C. Research Portfolio
D. Conference(s) with Instructor
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