ANTH 102 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    jpfeiffer@riohondo.edu, sgarcia@riohondo.edu, lhernandez@riohondo.edu, snaqvi@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    20–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 102
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    The emphasis of this general education course is the investigation of human culture. By learning about the diversity of cultural practices around the world, students will be able to evaluate their identities within their own societies. In addition to discovering the theories and methods important to cultural anthropology, the course includes an extensive examination of cross-cultural diversity. Students learn about how people in different cultures obtain their food, exchange goods, organize themselves in groups, engage in politics, raise children, and worship supernatural beings. Also addressed is the issue of how cultural anthropology can contribute to addressing important problems in the modern world. The course is designed for anthropology majors, those with an interest in anthropology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human culture.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Wed 3:15pm–5:30pm