ANTH 1501: Global Social Science: An Introduction to Anthropology
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This Global Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social and natural sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Through the study of one or more different peoples, societies, or culture across the globe students will be able to better understand themselves as part of a complex, interconnected world. ANTH 1501 is a holistic exploration of humanity across time and space. It explores human evolution and our relationships with other primates; the connections between language and culture; cross-cultural similarities and differences; and the various ways culture and societies have changed from the distant past to the present. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of contemporary human variability, social and environmental problems, power and inequalities, and global connections. May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for ANTH 1101. Section information text: This Global Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social and natural sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Through the study of one or more different peoples, societies, or culture across the globe students will be able to better understand themselves as part of a complex, interconnected world. ANTH 1501 is a holistic exploration of humanity across time and space. It explores human evolution and our relationships with other primates; the connections between language and culture; cross-cultural similarities and differences; and the various ways culture and societies have changed from the distant past to the present. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of contemporary human diversity, social and environmental problems, power and inequalities, and global connections. May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for ANTH 1101.
Average GPA: 3.56
Grade distribution records: 3,023 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2,218 | 73.4% |
| B | 473 | 15.6% |
| C | 163 | 5.4% |
| D | 40 | 1.3% |
| F | 102 | 3.4% |
| W | 26 | 0.9% |
Based on 3,023 student grade records across 5 terms and 12 professors.
Instructors
- Erin Eldridge 805 students, Average GPA 3.67
- Heather Mode 731 students, Average GPA 3.73
- Catherine Fuentes 438 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Ethan Gulledge 328 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Ipshita Ghosh 152 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Adam Johnson 149 students, Average GPA 3.29
- Kelley Sams 116 students, Average GPA 3.67
- Blue Murillo 113 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Elise Berman 76 students, Average GPA 2.74
- Sara Juengst 50 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Martha Gimson 45 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Anna Rorie 20 students, Average GPA 3.70