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Cultural Anthropology
ANTH101 | 3 Credits
Cultural Anthropology offers a thoughtful introduction to exploring human diversity across multiple spectrums. This course presents the basic information pertinent to the field, like kinship and descent, anthropological theories, religion and belief systems, among others.
Professor: Amanda Samuels
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What You’ll Learn
In this course, we will explore a variety of concepts and theories that help us understand the similarities, differences, connections, and disconnections experienced by world communities (including ourselves). After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize, understand, and appreciate human diversity
- Demonstrate knowledge of how anthropologists define culture
- Demonstrate knowledge of the subfields within anthropology
- Demonstrate knowledge of past historical and anthropological mistakes and recognize how anthropologists avoid perpetuating these errors today
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of ethnographic research and be able to put this knowledge into practice
- Develop a sensitivity to the ethical implications of ethnographic fieldwork
- Critically evaluate popular representations of cultures and peoples around the world
- Develop an awareness of the issues of power and inequality both locally and globally
- Apply key anthropological concepts to everyday life experiences
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Anthropology is the study of humanity, including its origins, developments through time (evolution), and current state. We will be focusing on one of the four subfields of anthropology — cultural anthropology. In this course, we will explore a variety of concepts and theories that help us understand the similarities, differences, connections, and disconnections experienced by world communities (including ourselves). This class will include an introduction to the basic concepts, goals, and research strategies of anthropology, the nature of culture, its role in humane experience, and its universality. This course encourages students to explore the complex interaction between individuals, social groups, social structures, history, and culture, and to apply theoretical principles of social analysis to critically interpret society.
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Flexible Schedule
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Text
This text is provided digitally as part of the course enrollment. Students may find used, new, or rental print copies by searching for the ISBN.
- Kottak, Conrad Phillip. Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 13th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2023, ISBN: 9781260729207
Course Checkpoints
Checkpoint 1: What is Anthropology
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 1 Reading Assignment: Chapter 1
- Checkpoint 1 Presentation
- Chapter 1 Flashcards
- Chapter 1 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 2: Culture
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 2 Reading Assignment: Chapter 2
- Checkpoint 2 Presentation
- Checkpoint 2 Flashcards
- Chapter 2 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 3: Doing Anthropology
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 3 Reading Assignment: Chapter 3
- Checkpoint 3 Presentation
- Checkpoint 3 Flashcards
- Chapter 3 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 4: Language & Communication
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 4 Reading Assignment: Chapter 4
- Checkpoint 4 Presentation
- Checkpoint 4 Flashcards
- Chapter 4 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 5: Making a Living
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 5 Reading Assignment: Chapter 5
- Checkpoint 5 Presentation
- Checkpoint 5 Flashcards
- Chapter 5 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 6: Political Systems
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 6 Reading Assignment: Chapter 6
- Checkpoint 6 Presentation
- Checkpoint 6 Flashcards
- Chapter 6 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 7: Families, Kinship, & Marriage
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 7 Reading Assignment: Chapter 7
- Checkpoint 7 Presentation
- Checkpoint 7 Flashcards
- Chapter 7 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 8: Gender
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 8 Reading Assignment: Chapter 8
- Checkpoint 8 Presentation
- Checkpoint 8 Flashcards
- Chapter 8 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 9: Religion
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 9 Reading Assignment: Chapter 9
- Checkpoint 9 Presentation
- Checkpoint 9 Flashcards
- Chapter 9 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 10: Ethnicity & Race
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 10 Reading Assignment: Chapter 10
- Checkpoint 10 Presentation
- Checkpoint 10 Flashcards
- Chapter 10 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 11: Applying Anthropology
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 11 Reading Assignment: Chapter 11
- Checkpoint 11 Presentation
- Checkpoint 11 Flashcards
- Chapter 11 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 12: The World System, Colonialism, & Inequality
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 12 Reading Assignment: Chapter 12
- Checkpoint 12 Presentation
- Checkpoint 12 Flashcards
- Chapter 12 Practice Quiz
Checkpoint 13: Anthropology's Role in a Globalizing World
- eTextbook: Checkpoint 13 Reading Assignment: Chapter 13
- Checkpoint 13 Presentation
- Checkpoint 13 Flashcards
- Chapter 13 Practice Quiz
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Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
Assignments for this course include:
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- 1 Capstone
- 3 Benchmarks
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A Career in Culture
Humanities courses explore thought and culture, including literature, history, philosophy, art, film, and cultural studies. Taking Cultural Anthropology will help you better understand how people around the world live, think, and connect. You can think of it as a lens that offers a new perspective on the past and present.
Why it matters:
- Students save an average of 90% per course on general education courses with StraighterLine
- Anthropology careers are growing faster than average and offer solid median salaries — especially in academia, government, or consulting.
In-demand careers in this field include:
UX Researcher, Cultural Resource Manager, Public Health Analyst, Forensic Anthropologist, International Development Specialist, Corporate Anthropologist, Human Rights Advocate, Museum Curator, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Environmental Impact Analyst
How this course sets you up for success:
Cultural Anthropology equips you with the tools to think critically, communicate across cultures, and adapt in an increasingly global world. Gain insights that employers value and perspectives that help you thrive—start your journey with Cultural Anthropology today.
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