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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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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

January 6 - March 17

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

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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

ISBN 978-1487594053

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Lecture

Mon Jan 6, 2025

1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT