Family relations, economic activities, politics, gender, and religion in a wide range of societies. Current problems in tribal and peasant societies. An introduction, through class discussion and frequent written assignments, to some of the great books of western civilization from The Epic of Gilgamesh to St. Augustine's Confessions . Frequent writing assignments will be made. Not open for credit to student who have taken GEL 50.
Emphasis is on thought and religion, political and social life, art and literature.
Perspectives on contemporary china are provided. Includes basic cell physiology and survey of major organ systems and how they function in homeostasis and human health. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 101. The study of groups, culture, collective behavior, classes and caste, community and ecology, role, status, and personality.