ANTHRO 100 introduces general anthropology by exploring human evolution, cultural diversity, societal capacities, and major world cultures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires significant reading, with students noting that textbook material often exceeds lecture content. Exams are described as difficult, covering extensive information and sometimes including material not discussed in class.
ANTHRO 104 introduces cultural anthropology, examining social organization, economics, politics, and cultural change with a focus on U.S. ethnic and racial minorities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Amy Stambach, Claire Wendland, Falina Enriquez, Jerome Camal, Leonie Schulte: Recent reviews describe the course as very easy with open-note, online exams and optional lectures. Workload consists of busywork in discussions and reading quizzes, though some older reviews cite vague assignments and excessive time consumption.
ANTHRO 300 is a survey of cultural anthropology focusing on ethnographic description, methodology, and contemporary theories of sociocultural diversity.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Falina Enriquez, Leonie Schulte: The course requires weekly graded discussions and small-group participation, making attendance essential. Papers are graded somewhat harshly, and lectures may be considered optional if slides are provided.