About This Course

ANT101: Introduction to Anthropology will provide students with an introduction to the field of anthropology, exploring the transformation of ideas and methodologies from the late 19th century onwards to the present day. We will pay careful attention to the historical and cultural contexts of the ideas we discuss, as well as their contemporary relevance to us in interpreting our lives and worlds.

The aim of this course is to help students develop an anthropological perspective on the human condition – an understanding and appreciation of how biology, ecology, economy, politics, social norms and cultural practices condition human life.