ANTH 119 - Cultures of the Americas

Upper Division

This course examines the traditional lifeways and contemporary social issues of different North, Central, and South American ethnic groups. While addressing the past, the emphasis is on the contemporary period, with the course focusing on the social, cultural, and historical experiences of different ethnic groups. Among the topics covered are assimilation and resistance, the social and political power structure, ethnic identity, family systems, and cultural values, labor and migration, the role of religion, and status of women.

Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.

Course credits: 1