Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1DescriptionANTH 332 Native Peoples of California Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4 This course provides a study of the many cultures of the different native inhabitants of California from the prehistoric period through the present time, introducing the diversity and complexity of aboriginal California. Topics include native ecological adaptations, material culture, social structure, language, religion and mythology, ideology and worldview, and response to change. The course critically examines the impact of Native Californian cultures on each other as well as interactions between Native Californians and other Native Americans, Americans, Europeans, Africans, Asians, Pacific 150 Anthropology 2025-2026 Official Catalog COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE Islanders, and others. Perspectives on changes in traditional life and Native Californians' current position in American society will be included as well as contributions of Native Californians to the cultures of the Americas. A field trip may be required. 