This cluster combines courses in anthropology and writing, and provides an engaging introduction to various studies in the Division of Arts and Humanities. Students will improve their writing skills, and explore the structure and dynamics of human cultures and social institutions with special attention to American cultures. This cluster will fulfill the Social & Behavioral Science L&S breadth and American Cultures requirement, as well as the second half of Reading and Composition.
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.
COLWRIT R4B: Media (4 Units)
A lecture/seminar satisfying the second half of the Reading & Composition requirement, R4B offers structured and sustained practice in the processes used in reading, critical analysis, and writing. Students engage with thematically-related materials from a range of genres and media. In response, they craft short pieces leading to longer expository and/or argumentative essays. Students develop a research question, draft a research essay, gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources. Elements of the research process–a proposal, an annotated bibliography, an abstract, a works cited list, etc.–are submitted with the final report in a research portfolio. Students write a minimum of 32 pages of prose.
HUM 10: To Be Human: Chinese, Indian & Islamic Perspectives (4 Units)
The Compass Courses offer you an opportunity to explore the division of Arts and Humanities. They are offered on different themes each year, but they share a unique structure. The class is taught by three professors in three modules of study. You will have a chance to study with each professor, experience a range of approaches to the theme, and learn the methods and structures of different disciplines. Compass Courses are designed to guide you through various options for study in Arts and Humanities and to serve as a gateway to the rich offerings at Berkeley. They are part of the freshman experience, advancing a common journey of discovery and building an intellectual cohort among students new to Berkeley’s expansive possibilities.
Meeting Schedule
- ANTHRO 3AC: TR 11-12:30 PM; Discussion T 1-2 PM
- COLWRIT R4B: MWF 12-1 PM
- HUM 10: TR 10-11 AM; Discussion F 12-1 PM
Major Prerequisites and L&S Breadth/General Requirements
Course | Major Prerequisites | Major Lower Division | L&S Breadth/General Requirement |
---|---|---|---|
ANTHRO 3AC | Anthropology Psychology* Media Studies* Public Health* American Studies* |
N/A |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
COLWRIT R4B | N/A | N/A | Fulfills R1B |
HUM 10 | N/A | N/A |
Arts & Literature |
* = one of several classes that can satisfy requirement
+ = recommended, not required
^ = lower division requirement, not required for declaration