2026 Fall
ANTHRO 3AC 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology (American Cultures)
Corinne P Hayden
Aug 26, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Tu, Th
11:00 am - 12:29 pm
Undergrad Academic Bldg 100
Class #:21570
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Anthropology
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 396
Waitlisted: 48
Capacity: 396
Waitlist Max: 57
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Course Catalog Description
The structure and dynamics of human cultures and social institutions from a comparative perspective with special attention to American cultures and their roots. Case studies will illustrate the principles presented in the course. It fulfills the requirements for 3.
Class Notes
Sections 103 and 107 have some seats reserved for L&S First-Year Pathways students; any remaining seats will be released before the adjustment period begins.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for 3AC after taking 3; deficient grade in 3AC may be removed by taking 3.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets the American Cultures requirement
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
American Cultures Requirement
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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