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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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.

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 1:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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399146
Fee:
$798.00
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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 September 29, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology by Laura Tubelle de González
ISBN 978-1487594053
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Wed Sep 25, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Oct 2, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Oct 9, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Oct 16, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Oct 23, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Oct 30, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Nov 6, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Nov 13, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Nov 20, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Nov 27, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Wed Dec 4, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Monday 1:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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399147
Fee:
$798.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Updating...
See Details
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 September 27, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology by Laura Tubelle de González
ISBN 978-1487594053
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 23, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Sep 30, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Oct 7, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Oct 14, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Oct 21, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Oct 28, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Nov 4, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Nov 11, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Nov 18, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Nov 25, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Dec 2, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Dec 9, 2024
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

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