This course promotes understanding of the world's cultures by introducing cultural anthropology, the study of contemporary cultures worldwide. This course introduces the student to anthropological methods, theories and concepts. It is a broad survey of a variety of belief systems, social and family structures, and different ways anthropologists understand individuals and cultures. Case studies are selected for specific ethnographic focus, through which to explore different approaches to life. The experiences of cross-cultural encounters are examined. After completion of this class, students should be able to define basic anthropological concepts, understand theories of cultural anthropology and critically reflect on personal assumptions previously held about human beings and cultural.