ANTHRO XL 3

Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that cultural diversity makes toward understanding problems of modern world.

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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

5.0

Current Formats

In Person

Cost

Starting at $848.00

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What you can learn.

Understand what culture is and the evolution of cultural anthropology as a subdiscipline of anthropology

Evaluate competing theoretical approaches and interpretations concerning human cultural diversity

Discuss universal human behaviors across cultures in comparison to culture-specific behaviors

Appreciate and understand human cultural diversity across the globe

Apply anthropological concepts and theories to specific ethnographic case studies

About This Course

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date

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Format

January 9 - March 20

Friday 11:00AM - 3:00PM PT

REG#

406678

Fee:

$848.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Fulfills General Education (GE) requirement for the UCLA College of Letters and Science. GE Foundation Category: Foundations of Society and Culture—Social Analysis.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology by Laura Tubelle de González

ISBN 978-1487594053

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Lecture

Fri Jan 9, 2026

11:00AM PT - 3:00PM PT