Explore the fascinating field of cultural anthropology in this comprehensive 15-hour course. Delve into human biology and culture, rethinking evolution and examining research methods like ethnography. Investigate topics such as the body, language, social relations, kinship, nature engagement, personhood, identity, and ritual. Analyze sex, gender, and sexuality, including alternative gender identities. Examine globalization's roots and contemporary impact, as well as boundaries, ethnicity, and material culture's role. Learn to apply cultural anthropology concepts and write evidence-based conclusions. Access the recommended textbook and detailed syllabus for a thorough understanding of what makes us human.
Overview
Syllabus
Human Biology and Culture.
Rethink Evolution.
Research Methods: Anthropology & Ethnography in Cultural Anthro 2021.
The Body (in Cultural Anthropology 2021).
Language Thinking.
Social Relations 1.
Social Relations 2 - Kinship Returns in Anthropology.
Engaging with Nature.
Personhood in Cultural Anthropology.
Identity in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Ritual in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Sex/Gender/Sexuality In Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Alternative Gender Identities in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
The Roots of Globalization.
Globalization: Is anything new?.
Boundaries, Distancing, Ethnicity in Cultural Anthropology.
The Role of Material Culture, Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Evidence in Writing & Applying Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Conclusions in Cultural Anthropology 2021.
Taught by
Living Anthropologically
