Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the comparative study of cultural systems. Emphasis will be on the research methods, concepts, and theories which apply to an understanding of the worldwide diversity of human behavior in all major aspects of culture, including economics, social organization, politics and legal systems, language, subsistence strategies, social stratification, gender roles, art, and belief in the supernatural. Culture change will also be addressed. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ANTHRO 2. C-ID: ANTH 120.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, CSU Area D: Social Sciences, IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) B2: Social & Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) F1: Ethnic/Gender Studies

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 12-JUL-2026 06:07:13 PM

• CRN: 31057
• Instructor: Fiumerodo, Maria
• Section Corequisites: NONE
•  Participates in Zero Textbook Cost Program
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore

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