This cluster combines courses in anthropology and writing. Students will improve their writing skills, and explore the structure and dynamics of human cultures and social institutions with special attention to American cultures. This cluster will fulfill the Social & Behavioral Science L&S breadth and American Cultures requirement, as well as the second half of Reading and Composition.
Course Descriptions
ANTHRO 3AC: Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology (4 Units)
The structure and dynamics of human cultures and social institutions from a comparative perspective with special attention to American cultures and their roots. Case studies will illustrate the principles presented in the course. It fulfills the requirements for 3.
COLWRIT R4B: Reading, Composition and Research (4 Units)
A lecture/seminar satisfying the second half of the Reading & Composition requirement, R4B offers structured and sustained practice in the processes used in reading, critical analysis, and writing. Students engage with thematically-related materials from a range of genres and media. In response, they craft short pieces leading to longer expository and/or argumentative essays. Students develop a research question, draft a research essay, gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources. Elements of the research process–a proposal, an annotated bibliography, an abstract, a works cited list, etc.–are submitted with the final report in a research portfolio. Students write a minimum of 32 pages of prose.
TBD Course
TBD
Meeting Schedule
- ANTHRO 3AC: T/Th 11-12:30 PM; Discussion T 1-2 PM
- COLWRIT R4B: MWF 11-12 PM; Discussion F 12-1 PM
- TBD Schedule
Major Prerequisites and L&S Breadth/General Requirements
| Course | Major Prerequisites | Major Lower Division | L&S Breadth/General Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 3AC | Anthropology Psychology* Media Studies* Public Health* American Studies* |
N/A |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| COLWRIT R4B | N/A | N/A | Fulfills R1B |
| TBD |
* = one of several classes that can satisfy requirement
+ = recommended, not required
^ = lower division requirement, not required for declaration
