Summer Course: Intro to Cultural and Social Anthropology

This class introduces the core concepts and methods of Cultural and Social Anthropology. Through the ethnographic study of human societies, anthropology has emerged as a dynamic discipline that inquiries into the complexity of humanity. It has produced new kinds of inquiry into race, class, gender, history, power, language, economy, culture, and local, transnational, and global phenomena. This course will introduce students to anthropology’s unique approach to studying human culture and society and teach them core anthropological concepts. It will also present students with cross-cultural case studies on contemporary issues, including environmental problems and climate change, capitalism, gender and sexuality, race, immigration, and colonialism.

Details

ANTHRO 1

• Class Number: 20882
• Course Cost: $4341.00
• Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
• Units: 3
• Interest Area: Social Sciences and Humanities
• Course Format & Length: In-Person, 8 weeks
• Instructors: Ben Baker, Kerem Ussalki
• Cross Listings: ANTHRO 101S, ANTHRO 201S
• Course Notes: All readings are available on Canvas

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.