SOC 105 - Cultural Anthropology

Semester Hours: 4

An introduction to the perspectives, methods and topics of study of cultural anthropology. Central focus is on cultural universals of language, religion and values and the cultural stances of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. Emphasis on contemporary indigenous peoples, and especially Native Americans, as they encounter and assimilate into commercial, global-scale societies. We also discuss the roles and responsibilities of anthropologists as ethnographers, including issues of authority, methodological rigor, objectivity and advocacy. Meets Humanity and Culture Intellectual Perspective requirement (HC).

Intellectual Perspective: HC