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ANTH V1002. The interpretation of culture.
3 points
The anthropological approach to the study of culture and human society. Using ethnographic case studies, the course explores the universality of cultural categories (social organization, economy, law, belief systems, arts, etc.) and the range of variation among human societies.

ANTH	An abbreviation of Academic Department or Subject Area to which the course belongs.
V1002	Course Number (see explanation below)
The interpretation of culture.	Course Title
3 point(s)	Point Value 1 point=1 semester hour. All courses must be taken for credit, unless specifically noted.

 

Explanation of Course Numbering System

 

PREFIX	NUMBER
V	1002
Other Prefixes: A Architecture, Planning and Preservation BC Barnard College C Columbia College E Fu Foundation School of Enginering and Applied Science F School of General Studies G Graduate School of Arts and Sciences N Noncredit Courses P School of Public Health R School of the Arts S Summer Course U School of International and Public Affairs V Joint course with Barnard College W Other interfaculty course	The first digit of the number represents the level of the course, as follows: 0 Course that cannot be credited toward any degree 1 Introductory-level undergraduate course 2 Introductory- or intermediate-level undergraduate course 3 Advanced-level undergraduate course 4 Introductory graduate course; may be taken by advanced undergraduates with appropriate preparation 5-8 Advanced graduate course; instructor's permission required

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