Society and Culture: An Anthropological Perspective
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Anthropology What is anthropology? Understanding the discipline and its significance in understanding human societies and cultures.
Module #2 The Concept of Culture Defining culture, its characteristics, and the different approaches to understanding it.
Module #3 Society and Social Structure Understanding social structure, social institutions, and their impact on human behavior.
Module #4 Anthropological Research Methods Introduction to ethnographic research, participant observation, and other anthropological research methods.
Module #5 Cultural Relativism and Ethnocentrism Understanding cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, and their implications for cross-cultural understanding.
Module #6 Language and Culture The relationship between language and culture, and how language shapes our understanding of the world.
Module #7 Race and Ethnicity Understanding race and ethnicity as social constructs, and their impact on social inequality.
Module #8 Gender and Sexuality Anthropological perspectives on gender and sexuality, and their cultural variations.
Module #9 Family and Kinship Understanding the diversity of family structures and kinship systems across cultures.
Module #10 Economic Systems and Exchange The anthropology of economic systems, including gift exchange, reciprocity, and market economies.
Module #11 Politics and Power Understanding power dynamics, political systems, and the role of the state in shaping society.
Module #12 Religion and Worldview Anthropological perspectives on religion, spirituality, and worldview, and their role in shaping culture.
Module #13 Art and Aesthetics Understanding the role of art and aesthetics in human societies, and their cultural variations.
Module #14 Globalization and Cultural Change The impact of globalization on local cultures, and the role of anthropology in understanding cultural change.
Module #15 Migration, Diaspora, and Identity The anthropology of migration, diaspora, and identity, and their implications for understanding culture and society.
Module #16 Food, Nutrition, and Culture The cultural significance of food, nutrition, and their role in shaping human societies.
Module #17 Health, Illness, and Culture The anthropology of health and illness, and the role of culture in shaping our understanding of disease and wellness.
Module #18 Environment and Sustainability Understanding the relationship between humans and the environment, and the role of anthropology in promoting sustainability.
Module #19 Conflict, Violence, and Human Rights The anthropology of conflict, violence, and human rights, and their implications for understanding society and culture.
Module #20 Applied Anthropology The applications of anthropology in policy, development, and social change, and the role of anthropologists as practitioners.
Module #21 Decolonizing Anthropology Critiquing the history and legacy of colonialism in anthropology, and the importance of decolonizing the discipline.
Module #22 Digital Anthropology The impact of digital technologies on human societies, and the new directions in anthropological research and theory.
Module #23 Indigenous Anthropology The perspectives and contributions of indigenous anthropologists, and the importance of indigenous-led research and knowledge production.
Module #24 Public Anthropology The role of anthropology in engaging with public audiences, and the importance of communication and outreach in anthropology.
Module #25 Anthropology and Policy The intersections between anthropology and policy, and the ways in which anthropological insights can inform policy decisions.
Module #26 Case Studies in Anthropology In-depth case studies of anthropological research and its applications, highlighting the diversity of anthropological approaches and methods.
Module #27 Visual Anthropology The use of visual media in anthropological research and representation, and the role of visual anthropology in shaping our understanding of culture and society.
Module #28 Medical Anthropology The anthropology of health and medicine, and the ways in which culture shapes our understanding of disease and wellness.
Module #29 Environmental Anthropology The anthropology of the environment, and the ways in which human societies interact with and impact the natural world.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Society and Culture: An Anthropological Perspective career
