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SOC 1145 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

An examination of what is meant by culture and a review of the various theories and methods in Cultural Anthropology. Includes a comparison of the similarities and differences among world cultures as well as comparative analysis of family organization, religious beliefs, educational systems, economics and governmental systems.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Apply the fundamental theories and concepts of cultural anthropology.
  • Explain the various forms of research used in cultural anthropology and the importance of ethics in research.
  • Analyze the importance of cultural change in a global context.
  • Analyze the importance of gender, marriage, and kinship in human groups around the world.
  • Compare and contrast the anthropological frameworks of political, social, economic, and religious systems in a global cultural context.
  • Analyze the elements that define culture and explain the importance of language as a fundamental element of culture.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
  • Department: Sociology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Online Learning
Online Learning
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 27
Section: 502
Open Seats: 27
Section: 502
Face to Face
Courseview Campus Center (Mason)
Mason Bldg A, Rm 107
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 28
Meets: MW from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: M01
Open Seats: 28
Meets: MW from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: M01
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Rowell
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 17
Meets: TTH from 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 102
Open Seats: 17
Meets: TTH from
11:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: 102
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Korn
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 13
Meets: MW from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 13
Meets: MW from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 100
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 21
Meets: TTH from 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 103
Open Seats: 21
Meets: TTH from
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Section: 103
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: Korn
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 21
Meets: MW from 2:00PM to 3:15PM
Section: 101
Open Seats: 21
Meets: MW from
2:00PM to 3:15PM
Section: 101
Online Learning
Online Learning
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 9
Section: 5B0
Open Seats: 9
Section: 5B0