Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DLSI-0023
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced (7 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to anthropology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a comparative study of humankind; it is distinct from other sciences; it has become increasingly precise due to new research techniques; and it characteristically uses combined forms of evidence. Anthropology has four sub-fields. Physical anthropology (or biological anthropology) is concerned with the biological and behavioral aspects of human beings, their extinct hominid ancestors, and related non-human primates, especially from an evolutionary perspective. Archaeology brings order to objects removed from the earth and following systematic analysis, draws conclusions about the humans who left them behind. Linguistic anthropology is the study of language and language use in social and cultural contexts. Cultural anthropology is the study of the customs, social institutions, and art of past and present societies. Global issues, contemporary issues, methods and critiques of anthropology will also be explored.

Learning Outcomes:

  • demonstrate a more profound grasp of the variety of people and cultures that exist today and that lived in the past, beginning with the origin of humankind
  • compare and contrast the similarities and differences between present-day and earlier people regarding their beliefs, religions, customs, languages, marriage practices, family structures, and artistic expression, among other topics
  • describe globalization and explain how societies' core values have an influence on these processes at both individual and social levels
  • explain the fundamental principles in the four subfields of anthropology
  • summarize the range of techniques and strategies anthropologists use to study humans, and discuss how the ethnographic method and archaeological, linguistic, and biological strategies are utilized in research
  • demonstrate appropriate research and writing skills

General Topics:

  • Introduction to anthropology
  • Physical anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Linguistic anthropology
  • Cultural anthropology
  • Global issues, case studies, and critiques
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • Discussion Boards

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials