SOAN 361 - Anthropological Theory

Anthropological Theory focuses on the key concepts in anthropological thinking, including evolution, culture, structure, function, and relativism. Students increase their awareness of the history of ideas in the field of anthropology, connections between anthropology and other fields which study humans, and relate their own interests and ideas to the larger context of this academic field of study while building critical thinking skills related to evaluating arguments and developing their implications. The link between theory and research design is emphasized. Sociology/Anthropology majors should plan to take this course after completing at least two 200-level survey courses in the major and in the same semester as Research Design. Anthropology minors are strongly encouraged to take this course.

Prerequisites: At least two 200-level SOAN courses.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** This is a writing-enhanced course.