Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology

CAS AN 101

  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Social Inquiry I

Introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and problems of sociocultural anthropology, emphasizing the study of traditional and complex societies. Special attention to the organization and meaning of religion, economic life, kinship and political order; and the problem of cultural variation in the contemporary world. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Research and Information Literacy.

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A1 Schwartz STO B50 MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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B1 Schwartz SHA 201 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B2 Schwartz STH 113 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B3 Schwartz CAS 229 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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B4 Schwartz CAS 204B F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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B5 Schwartz CAS B06B W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B6 Schwartz CAS 204B W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B7 Schwartz CGS 121 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B8 Schwartz STH 113 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A1 Thompson KCB 101 MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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A2 Thompson CAS 320 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A3 Thompson CAS 223 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A4 Thompson CAS 227 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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A5 Thompson CAS 223 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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A6 Thompson CAS 212 T 8:00 am-8:50 am

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A7 Thompson CAS 223 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B1 Thompson CAS 229 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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B2 Thompson T 9:05 am-9:55 am

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