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GL
184 Introduction to East |
Pre: None |
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Introduces historical
background and contemporary life in China, Japan,
and Korea, including cultural and social patterns,
social roles and lifestyles, and the nature,
context, and consequences of the changes brought
about by modernization. |
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GL282
Urban Cultures |
Pre: None |
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Examines cultures
found in urban/suburban settings around the world.
Compares the historical development and contemporary
worldviews of people in densely populated areas.
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GL283
Indigenous Cultures |
Pre: None |
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Examines cultures of
people living in non-industrial, rural, or
relatively isolated regions of the world. Places an
emphasis on indigenous peoples, their lifeways, and
the impact of "development" on their lives. |
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384 Japanese Society |
Pre: None |
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Examines the context
within which individual Japanese live and work in
contemporary Japanese society. Considers the
"traditional" roots of Japan, the impact of
industrialization, the Japanese "economic miracle,"
and current trends. Emphasizes the change and
continuity in Japanese life, including the family
and marriage, rural and urban lifestyles, education,
and the organization of management and labor. |
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183 Society and Culture |
Pre: None |
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Explores the diversity
of cultures and social organization around the
world. Examines the interrelationships of economy,
family system, political process, religion, social
hierarchy, and technology. Reviews the biological
history and diversity of humans and the relationship
of biology and human behavior. |
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SL
481 Technology and Culture |
Pre: None |
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Examines the role of
cultural influences in the development and
application of science and technology both
historically and currently. Considers the reciprocal
effects of science and technology on cultures.
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382 Anthropology of Religion |
Pre: None |
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Examines various
concepts and practices pertaining to the
supernatural, focusing primarily on indigenous
religions around the world. Discusses the
relationships of religious beliefs, values, and
practices with social organization, economic
behavior, subsistence systems, and technology.
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