This cluster immerses students in the study of social and cultural anthropology alongside rhetorical and critical analysis. While fulfilling key requirements such as Social & Behavioral Sciences and American Cultures, students will also make progress toward majors including Media Studies, Public Health, and Anthropology, gaining valuable interdisciplinary perspectives along the way.
Course Descriptions
ANTHRO 3AC: Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology (4 Units)
The structure and dynamics of human cultures and social institutions from a comparative perspective with special attention to American cultures and their roots. Case studies will illustrate the principles presented in the course. It fulfills the requirements for 3.
RHETOR 10: Introduction to Practical Reasoning and Critical Analysis of Argument (4 Units)
An introduction to practical reasoning and the critical analysis of argument. Topics treated will include: definition, the syllogism, the enthymeme, fallacies, as well as various non-logical appeals. Also, the course will treat in introductory fashion some ancient and modern attempts to relate rhetoric and logic.
TBD Course (TBD Units)
An introduction to TBD
Meeting Schedule
- ANTHRO 3AC: T/Th 11-12:30 PM; Discussion F 12-1 PM
- RHETOR 10: T/Th 12:30-2:00 PM; Discussion M 10-11 AM
- TBD Course
Major Prerequisites and L&S Breadth/General Requirements
| Course | Major Prerequisite | Major Lower Division | L&S Breadth/General Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 3AC | Anthropology Psychology* Media Studies* Public Health* American Studies* |
N/A | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| RHETOR 10 | ISF* Media Studies Rhetoric |
N/A | N/A |
| TBD |
* = one of several classes that can satisfy requirement
+ = recommended, not required
^ = lower division requirement, not required for declaration
