Anthropology 191ANTH3 - FYS- Meaning in Social Life

This course is designed to help first year students develop skills and habits for college success. It is also an introduction to cultural and linguistic anthropology, centered on the question of how people create meaning in social life. Students will learn about campus resources, share their experiences adjusting to independent college life, and take some first steps in learning how to see the world like an anthropologist. What do anthropologists mean by culture, diversity, and meaning? What tools can anthropology offer us for understanding our own lives and the world around us?

Open to first-year SBS students (include direct admits to all SBS majors and Exploratory Track SBS students)