Explores cognitive anthropology, which is concerned with the relationship between language and mind, how cultural worlds are created and structured through language, and how individual languages shape the attitudes and behaviors of their speakers. We will consider both potential universals in human thought as expressed through language and the diversity of worldviews and behaviors between language communities. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Prerequisite: Anthropology 105 or 256 or 258 or consent of instructor.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA

1 unit

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 2	Language in Culture and Mind: Cognitive Anthropology	Christina Leza	Barnes Science Center 403	25 / 6	02/22/2025