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About Anthropology 3: Cultural Anthropology
About Anthropology 3: Cultural Anthropology
- Sections of this course are offered both online and in person at CCSF, every semester (including summer)
Come learn about the fascinating structure and dynamics of humans on a global scale. We’ll explore variations in gender roles, kinship, religions, languages, arts, food, social hierarchy, and political organizations. We will review key concepts, theories, and methodologies used by anthropologists; learn about some of the foraging, tribal, and state societies which well-known anthropologists have made the focus of their life’s work; with special focus on how the sub-disciplines of cultural anthropology can provide a means of observing and critically engaging the intertwining global systems, institutions, technologies, and sociocultural ideologies that we all navigate on a daily basis. The course is designed to fit the needs and interests of both beginning anthropology majors and general education students.
Anth 3 is a 3-unit, GE-transferrable course.
Anth 3 meets CSU GE Area - D. Social Sciences and IGETC Area - 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Course textbook:
Course textbook:
No need to buy a book!
We have a FREE Online textbook called Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Anthropology, 2nd Edition. Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges , 2020.
The chapters that we are covering will be posted on the class Canvas page (no need to download the entire book)
Additional readings (articles, podcasts, and book chapters) are posted on the course Canvas page
Fall 2025 Schedule (1 sections)
Fall 2025 Schedule (1 sections)
I will email the syllabus to all enrolled & waitlisted students one week prior to the start of the semester.
ANTH 1 CRN# 70094 (online)
ANTH 1 CRN# 70094 (online)
This class is a 12 week, short-term class, and a 3-unit course
Asynchronous and fully online with no required meetings
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
Online class starts: September 29, 2025
Last Day to Add: TBD
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: TBD
Last Day to Drop with full refund: TBD
Labor Day: September 1, 2025
CCSF Flex Day: TBD
Veteran's Day: November 11, 2025
Fall Break: November 27-30, 2025
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for Pass/No Pass: TBD
CCSF Finals Period: December 10-18, 2025
All CCSF Classes end: December 18, 2025
Course topics
Course topics
Email me if you want to see the syllabus
Introduction to sub-disciplines of anthropology (“the 4 fields”)
Introduction to anthropological methodology and theory
Characteristics and qualities of culture
Enculturation and socialization processes
Language and culture
Subsistence practices and economic systems
Sex, gender, kinship, and family
Power, politics, and social inequality
Religious and spiritual beliefs
Artistic expression and performance
In-person course policies:
In-person course policies:
Regular attendance, timely completion of assignments and papers, and keeping up with the required readings is your key to success. The class structure will include: lecture, discussion of the readings and selected topics, interactive small-group exercises and discussion, and films.
Adds/drops:
Adds/drops:
If the class is full, and you want to add, please come to class in person to let me know you want to add. Then I will approve your add authorization request.
Students can miss no more than 6 hour of absences (2 weeks of school), unless there are verified extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately, students with excessive absences may be dropped from the class
Online course policies:
Online course policies:
Expect to spend 8-10 hours per week on the course (this includes doing readings, watching films and videos, completing assignments and participating in discussion, weekly quizzes, and other activities). Students are required to login every week and complete their assigned tasks. CCSF uses Canvas as our Learning Management System. This is not a self-paced course.
Adds/drops:
Adds/drops:
If the class is full and you would like to add, please email me. Note that I will prioritize people who are on the wait list.
During week 1 of our class, if you do not log in and complete all of the required modules, quizzes, and activities, you will be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.”
After the first week of class, students who do not log in and/or submit assignments for more than a 2-week period may be dropped from the class (unless there are extenuating circumstances)
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