ANTH 2
Cultural Anthropology
Course Description
This course introduces the study of human cultures, concepts, methods, and theories used in the comparative study of socio-cultural systems with an emphasis on understanding and appreciating human diversity. A holistic and cross-cultural perspective is used to explore political, economic, and kinship systems; language, art, and religion; race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and class; culture change and the impact of colonialism and globalization. The course focuses on applying an anthropological perspective to contemporary social issues.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
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| 00089 | ANTH 2 | 01Y | ·T····· | 01:30 PM-03:20 PM | Daniel Solomon | L24 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-12.
Footnote:
ANTH-002.-01Y-: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitations on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.