This one-semester elective course is intended as a practical guide to introduce you to the field of anthropology. You will explore the evolution of anthropology as a distinct discipline, learn about anthropological terms, concepts and theories, and discuss the evolution of humans and human society and culture. Students will also learn about social institutions, such as marriage, economy, religion, and polity.

Students will be able to do the following:

• Trace the growth of anthropology as a distinct discipline.
• Describe the contributions of pioneering anthropologists.
• Describe various anthropological terms, concepts, and theories.
• Discuss important topics in anthropology, such as culture, art, aesthetics, social groups, race, and ethnicity.
• Analyze the roles and functions of various socio-cultural institutions, such as marriage, religion, and polity.