ANTHR 201
Foundations of Social Theory.
Anthropology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
In this course, students will be able to explain and understand the theoretical and philosophical antecedents of modern social theory, including such pivotal thinkers as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Sigmund Freud. Students will grasp how these thinkers are pivotal to the discipline of anthropology.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Anthropological Theory
Learning Outcome
This course will lead to four learning outcomes: 1) knowledge of the foundational theorists of social science; 2) personal skills in evaluating the relevance and /or applicability of their theories; 3) recognition of the reliance on foundational theory in our world today, and; 4) increased aptitude for critical thinking and expression.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will gain an increased aptitude for critical thinking and expression.
Title
Social Theory: Research Skills and Methods
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a knowledge of the foundational theorists of social science.
Title
Human Cultural Diversity
Learning Outcome
Students will gain personal skills in evaluating the relevance and/or applicability of the theories of the foundational theorists in the social sciences as well as a recognition of the reliance on foundational theory in our world today.
