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About Anth 50: Anthropology of Cannabis
About Anth 50: Anthropology of Cannabis
- This course is offered online at CCSF, every other semester
Anth 50 is a 3-unit, GE-transferrable course.
Anth 50 meets CSU GE Area - D. Social Sciences and IGETC Area - 4. Social and Behavioral Sciences
You can apply ANTH 50 towards Anthropology, or get an AA-T in Cannabis Studies!
You can apply ANTH 50 towards Anthropology, or get an AA-T in Cannabis Studies!
Curious about cannabis? Wondering where weed comes from? Or just interested in humanity’s long history of ritualistic, medicinal, agricultural, and recreational relationships with the plant? Then this class is for you!
This course is a required class for the AA in CCSF's Cannabis Studies Program.
This class is UC/CSU transferrable, and suitable for those seeking degrees in anthropology, psychology, sociology/social work, public health, criminal justice, or political science
Course Textbook
Course Textbook
No need to buy a book! There is no textbook for this course. Instead, all the course readings, articles, films, podcasts, etc. will be posted on the course Canvas page.
Online Spring 2026 Schedule
Online Spring 2026 Schedule
I will email the syllabus to all enrolled & waitlisted students one week prior to the start of the semester.
ANTH 50 CRN#74239 (online)
ANTH 50 CRN#74239 (online)
This class is a 16 week, late-start class, and a 3-unit course
Asynchronous and fully online with no required meetings
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
Online class starts: August 31, 2026
Last Day to Drop with full refund: September 1, 2026
Last Day to Add: September 4, 2026
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: September 4, 2026
Last Day to Drop with 50% refund: September 9, 2026
Labor Day Holiday: September 7, 2026
Flex Day: October 12, 2026
Veteran's Day: November 11, 2026
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for Pass/No Pass: November 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: November 26 - 29, 2026
Finals Period: December 15 - 22, 2026
All CCSF Classes end: December 22, 2026
Course topics
Course topics
This course examines anthropological perspectives of human cannabis use through time. Topics include:
Archaeological evidence of cannabis use
Cross-cultural and symbolic meanings of cannabis
Cannabis and hemp in ethnobotany and plant medicine
Cannabis and hemp as a sacred plant, and ritual uses
Histories of cannabis language and slang
Cannabis and social justice issues
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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