Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology

This course leads students through a critical reckoning with the past (and present) of the discipline, while also celebrating the transformative potential of sociocultural anthropology to contribute to a more inclusive and just world. The class is structured in a way that underlines the broad relevance of sociocultural anthropology—both in students’ everyday lives and in addressing complex social, political, and ethical issues in the world. One of students’ favorite assignments for this class is a conversational podcast episode about cultural appropriation.