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Culture and Society

ANTHRO XL 3

Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that cultural diversity makes toward understanding problems of modern world.

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Starting at $798.00
As few as 11 weeks
5.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand what culture is and the evolution of cultural anthropology as a subdiscipline of anthropology
  • Evaluate competing theoretical approaches and interpretations concerning human cultural diversity
  • Discuss universal human behaviors across cultures in comparison to culture-specific behaviors
  • Appreciate and understand human cultural diversity across the globe
  • Apply anthropological concepts and theories to specific ethnographic case studies

About this course:

Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that cultural diversity makes toward understanding problems of modern world. Transferable for UC credit.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Monday, Tuesday 1:00PM - 5:00PM PT
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401074
Fee:
$798.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Fulfills General Education (GE) requirement for the UCLA College of Letters and Science. GE Foundation Category: Foundations of Society and Culture—Social Analysis.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 19, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology by Laura Tubelle de González
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Jan 27, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Feb 3, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Feb 10, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Feb 24, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Mar 3, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Mar 10, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Mar 17, 2025
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

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