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 CAS 522 MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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B1 BRB 122 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B2 CGS 115 R 8:00 am-8:50 am

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B3 CAS 213 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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B4 CAS 320 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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B5 CAS 208 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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B6 CAS 225 W 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

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B7 SOC B63 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A1 MWF 10:10 am-11:00 am

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