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Culture and Society

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ANTHRO XL 3

Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that cultural diversity makes toward understanding problems of modern world.

Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $848.00

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What you can learn.

Understand what culture is and the evolution of cultural anthropology as a subdiscipline of anthropology
Evaluate competing theoretical approaches and interpretations concerning human cultural diversity
Discuss universal human behaviors across cultures in comparison to culture-specific behaviors
Appreciate and understand human cultural diversity across the globe
Apply anthropological concepts and theories to specific ethnographic case studies

About This Course

Introduction to study of culture and society in comparative perspective. Examples from societies around world to illustrate basic principles of formation, structure, and distribution of human institutions. Of special concern is contribution and knowledge that cultural diversity makes toward understanding problems of modern world. Transferable for UC credit.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
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Friday 1:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Instructor:
Edgar Alarcon
REG#
408514
Fee:
$848.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Fulfills General Education (GE) requirement for the UCLA College of Letters and Science. GE Foundation Category: Foundations of Society and Culture—Social Analysis.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 06, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology by Laura Tubelle de González
Schedule
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Fri Apr 3, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Fri Apr 10, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Fri Apr 17, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Fri Apr 24, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Fri May 1, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Fri May 8, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Fri May 15, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Fri May 22, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Fri May 29, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Fri Jun 5, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Lecture
Fri Jun 12, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113