University of Virginia's College at Wise · Courses
ANT
3 courses with the subject ANT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ANT 1010Human Evolution And Prehistory3
Credit(s) 3 The origin and evolution of man based upon the fossil record, the status of modern racial groupings, and the history of human society from the earliest times to the rise of civilization in the old and new worlds.
Credit(s) 3 This survey course in cultural anthropology introduces students to the basic concepts and fields of cultural anthropology. It examines the field of anthropology in terms of cultures of the world and includes descriptions of cultures that range from the very simple to those that are more complex in nature. Students explore the relationship between biology and cultural diversity, adaptation and cultural evolution.
Credit(s) 3 This course focuses on the comparative analysis of cultures of the world. It examines the major theories, concerns and approaches to understanding social organization in terms of cultures, including primitive, folk and urban similarities and differences. It also explores issues related to culture and age, race, and gender and social development. Prerequisites ANT 1020