A survey of the standards, customs, and beliefs that typify Latin American cultures. A survey of the standards, customs, and beliefs that typify African cultures. A survey of the standards, customs, and beliefs that typify East Asian cultures. A survey of the standards, customs, and beliefs that typify Southeast Asian cultures. Theoretical and descriptive study of social change and development in non-Western societies.
Major emphasis is placed on the effects of change on indigenous institutions.
Both ethnographic and theoretical literatures are examined. Examination of the origin and development of pre-Columbian and early historic cultures of western North America. Examination of the origin and development of prehistoric and early historic European cultures. Examination of the origin and development of prehistoric and early historic cultures in sub-Saharan Africa. Honors readings for seniors and graduate students.