AP/ANTH 1140 6.00 What does it mean to be human? Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
What is culture and how does it vary over time? What shapes people’s ideas and experiences of belonging and identity? How are people propelled to imagine who they are and how they belong? In this course, students are introduced to contemporary concepts, theories, and debates in anthropology. Through ethnographic readings, films, and experiential learning activities, we will familiarize ourselves with the conceptual and practical tools of anthropology for analyzing, understanding, and reflecting on class, privilege, and today’s social inequalities. The goal is for us to realize the potential of anthropology and to understand the world in which we live and our shared humanity, despite our differences.
Course Director (Fall/Winter 24-25): J. Fulton-Melanson – fultonjs@yorku.ca