CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: THEORY AND ETHNOGRAPHY

ANTHRO 300

Course Description

Survey of cultural anthropology with emphasis on ethnographic description, methodology, and contemporary theories. Focuses on humanistic and social scientific approaches to human sociocultural diversity.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

ANTHRO 348 , ANTHRO 330 , and ANTHRO 345

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.57

7.82% from Historical

Completion Rate

93.33%

-3.4% from Historical

A Rate

73.33%

72.56% from Historical

Class Size

-26.94% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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FALINA ENRIQUEZ

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