Culture Change

(4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

A lecture and discussion course which examines theories and dynamics of socio-cultural continuity and change. Beginning with case studies of commitment to continuity, we then will focus on situations of change related to a range of factors, various degrees, types, and rates of change, and consideration of outcomes. In conclusion we will consider human costs and benefits while analyzing key issues in our contemporary world and in the discipline of anthropology.