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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
Credits

3

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
30

-26.94% from Historical

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