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SOC401 ||| Cultural Anthropology

SOC401 – Cultural Anthropology explores human societies, cultures, and the variations in social behavior across the globe. Students learn how cultures evolve, adapt, and interact, gaining insight into social norms, values, and traditions.

Course Introduction

This course examines the study of culture, focusing on patterns of human behavior, beliefs, and practices. It emphasizes understanding cultural diversity and analyzing the relationships between society, culture, and the environment.

Course Learning Objectives

• Understand the basic concepts and methods of cultural anthropology
• Analyze cultural practices, norms, and values
• Study cross-cultural similarities and differences
• Learn about ethnography and fieldwork techniques
• Develop critical thinking about cultural issues and globalization

Major Topics / Syllabus

• Definition, Scope, and Importance of Cultural Anthropology
• Culture, Society, and Socialization
• Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
• Marriage, Family, and Kinship Systems
• Economic and Political Organizations
• Religion, Rituals, and Belief Systems
• Language and Communication in Culture
• Cultural Change and Globalization
• Ethnographic Research Methods

Practical Focus

• Observing cultural practices
• Analyzing social structures and institutions
• Conducting basic ethnographic studies
• Comparing cultural patterns across societies

Practice Areas

• MCQs on cultural concepts and theories
• Short questions on cultural institutions
• Long questions on case studies and ethnographies
• Practical examples of cultural analysis

Exam Preparation Tips

• Review key anthropological concepts and definitions
• Understand major cultural theories and frameworks
• Practice analyzing ethnographic examples
• Revise past MCQs and assignment questions
• Focus on applying theory to real-life cultural scenarios

SOC401 Cultural Anthropology MCQs

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