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ANTH 2A

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY · 4 units · used in 193 transfer pathways

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About this course

Introduction to the study of human culture and the concepts, theories, and methods used to understand different social and cultural systems, with an emphasis on appreciating human diversity. Topics include a cross-cultural exploration of: subsistence strategies; social, political, and economic organization; language and communication; marriage and kinship; religion; gender; ethnicity and race; social inequality; culture change; and the effects of colonialism and globalization. Focus is made on the application of anthropological perspectives to contemporary social issues.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTC
ANTH 2ACULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGYOpen2 sections · 65 seats reported · 2 instructors
  • CRN 30686 · 01Connell · MW 10 AM-11:50 AM · 3101Open · 25
  • CRN 32297 · 03WDavidson · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 40

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ANTH 2AH.”

Transfer pathways that use ANTH 2A

ASSIST maps ANTH 2A to a requirement in 193 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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