Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology

General Courses

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School of Economics and Management

All

IA9991GCA1

2.00Credits

講義 (Lecture)

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Stephanie Assmann Terada

School of Economics and Management
Global Business Course

English

5／10

Thursday
10: 40-12:10
Research Building I
Room A-231

E-Mail
assmann@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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Learning Objectives: Cultural anthropology examines how people live and interact across different societies.
Learning Targets: In this course, students explore various cultures and reflect on their own by comparing them with others.

Culture, communication, ethnography

I. Course Content

Students will critically reflect on the concept of culture and learn how notions of language, communication, gender, marriage, and kinship vary across cultures.
Furthermore, this course introduces the key research methods of anthropology and offers students an opportunity to read an example of an ethnography and present it in small groups.

II. Course Schedule

1.  Introduction: What is Cultural Anthropology?
2.  The Idea of Culture (1)
3.  The Idea of Culture (2)
4.  Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism (1)
5.  Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism (2)
6.  Language and Communication in Cultural Anthropology (1)
7.  Language and Communication in Cultural Anthropology (2)
8.  Gender in Cultural Anthropology (1)
9.  Gender in Cultural Anthropology (2)
10. Kinship and Marriage in Cultural Anthropology (1)
11. Kinship and Marriage in Cultural Anthropology (2)
12. Student Presentations
13. Student Presentations
14. Student Presentations
15. Summary

In-person

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Completely forbidden

In this course, the use of generative AI is strictly prohibited. Any use during class is forbidden, and if a violation is discovered, credits may not be granted or may be revoked.
Regardless of whether generative AI is used or not, students must pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”

1. Delaney, C. and Deborah K. (2017). Investigating Culture. An Experiential Introduction to Anthropology. Blackwell.
2. Nanda, S. and Warms, R. L. (2014). Cultural Anthropology (International Edition). Wadsworth.

Additional materials will be distributed in class.

To be announced in class.

[Preparation] Students are required to complete the assigned readings prior to class and prepare a group presentation (15 hours).
[Review] Students are expected to review the assigned readings to deepen their knowledge (15 hours).

Students will be provided with an opportunity to read an example of an ethnography in small groups and present this ethnography through group presentations.

[Grading Criteria]
Students who demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture, read an example of an ethnography and contribute to a group presentation will be graded following the objectives and goals (knowledge and skills, thinking ability, judgment) stated on the syllabus: S (90 points or more), A (80 points or more), B (70 points or more), C (60 points or more). Students who score at least 60 points will receive credit for this course.

[Grading Method]
Grades are based on: 30% quizzes (two quizzes will be conducted), 25% group presentation, 30% final exam, and 15% active contribution to class activities .

The instructor will return the written quizzes with detailed comments.
Before the final examination, the instructor will review the entire course content and conduct a feedback session to hear the students' opinions about the course.

Students are required to complete the assignments and participate in group presentations.
Students are required to attend class on a weekly basis.

Students will have an opportunity to conduct fieldwork in small groups.

In past semesters, some students left after attendance was recorded.
Students are required to stay in the classroom for the entire class period.
Attendance will be taken at the end of each class.