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ANTH 636

History of Anthropology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
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Description

Anthropological ideas about humanity and culture in Western social thought. Comparison of contemporary theories of culture and society. Required of majors in senior year.

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Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring

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spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate knowledge of the forebears of anthropological thought and how these antecedents helped establish the discipline in the Enlightenment period.
  • synthesize the thought processes of the natural and social sciences to comprehend how anthropology coalesced as a discipline in its current form.
  • articulate the affinities between humanities and sciences to understand anthropology’s interdisciplinary approach in examining past and contemporary human issues.
  • demonstrate improved core skills and knowledge through oral and written assignments.