Introduction to culture in all its diversity as a set of meaningful social practices and ideas, ranging from inclusive and adaptive aspects, to exclusionary and hierarchical domains. Encompasses globalization, social organization, political systems, technology, economics, religion, and language as used by various peoples, both past and present.Revised wording to bring course content into alignment with current discipline expectations. - Fall 2024 - 10/18/2024, Effective Spring 2025Minor Revision 04/05/2018 - Effective Fall 2018