It looks at a variety of cultures and examines them with a theoretical foundation. Critical thinking and analysis is important. A unique course which covers the entirety of human prehistory, starting with our evolution from apes and ending with the complex civilizations that built the pyramids. Many movies and color graphics in lectures. Reading assignments are modest.
Participation is crucial.
Prefer students have taken WRTG 2010 or equivalent. Requires the desire to think critically about American Society. Builds knowledge of current social issues. Good intro to any applied social science majors. The course discusses spatial concepts as well as non-spatial concepts that characterize a variety of human activities.