ANSO 370 Topics in Anthropology and Sociology
This course explores topics and issues not represented in regularly scheduled courses in the Anthropology and Sociology curriculum. The specific focus of the course will vary from one course offering to the next. The content will examine contemporary issues through the lens of anthropology and/or sociology. Possible course topics may include (but are not limited to) global studies, or current events or phenomena of sociocultural interest. Students should check the Course Schedule for the title and description of specific course offerings. The topics course may be repeated for credit as long as the topics are different. The course is open to all students who have completed Writing 131 or the equivalent.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate credit
Effective December 15, 2025 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Applies sociological and/or anthropological approaches, concepts, and theories to the study of the course materials.
- Interprets sociocultural issues introduced in the course.
- Evaluates sociocultural issues introduced in the course.
- Demonstrates critical analysis of course content and materials effectively in written, oral and/or alternative formats.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
- Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.