ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly ANTHR 110-CCN
Course Description
A survey of biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology.
Course Content
A. Survey of the four major sub-disciplines of Anthropology
B. Survey of central anthropological concepts and theoretical perspectives
C. Anthropological research methods and applications
D. An introduction to biological anthropology including evolutionary history, palaeoanthropology, and primatology
E. An introduction to archaeology including archaeological method and theory
F. Introduction to lifeways from a cross-cultural perspective
G. An introduction to linguistic anthropology and how it relates to language, thought and culture
Student Outcomes
1. Identify and define the four major sub-disciplines of anthropology.
2. Define and apply key elements of the anthropological approach: holism, comparativism, cultural relativism and the culture concept.
3. Identify and define anthropological research methodology and research techniques.
4. Identify and discuss the basic principles of biological evolution and evolutionary theory.
5. Discuss the hominid fossil record.
6. Identify and discuss principles of archaeological methods and interpretation.
7. Describe the development of human society and culture over time.
8. Identify and discuss social organization, identity, and lifeways in cross-cultural perspective.
9. Describe the complex inter-dependency of language, thought, and culture.
10. Describe the basic principles of sociolinguistics.
Degree Outcomes
Social Science: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Examinations
B. Quizzes
C. Individual written assignments / essays
D. Individual or group work in class
E. Research assignments
F. Class presentation
G. Large and small group discussions
H. Group assignments
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