Northern Virginia Community College: Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology - SOC 211 at Northern Virginia Community College

SOC 211 - Cultural Anthropology: Examines the origins, development, research, diversification and evolution of human cultures. Includes exposure to the variability of both Western and Non-Western aspects of culture. Provides an introduction to the nature of culture and its relationship to various social institutions and societies. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

SOC 211 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46605	SOC 211-01YW	3	M	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
43918	SOC 211-040N	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Annandale	P
SOC 211 will be taught as cultural anthropology. Thirteen Week
46606	SOC 211-80YW	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Synchronous Hybrid OER-no cost textbooks 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 2nd 7 Week
37633	SOC 211-E05M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts January 16.
26278	SOC 211-E55M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-06	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts February 6.
37636	SOC 211-E80M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts March 19.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
33342	SOC 211-50YW	3	W	6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 1st 6 Week
32711	SOC 211-E40M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts May 20.
33156	SOC 211-E55M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts June 17.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
47325	SOC 211-001L	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. .
47273	SOC 211-01YW	3	M	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
OER-no cost textbooks Hybrid Course Effective Fall 2020, SOC 211 focuses on Cultural Anthropology.
63687	SOC 211-040N	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	2024-09-09	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
49998	SOC 211-80YW	3	W M	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-10-23	Woodbridge	HY
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Synchronous Hybrid 2nd 7 Week SOC 211 will be taught as cultural anthropology
47875	SOC 211-E05M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts August 26.
68263	SOC 211-E80M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts October 23.
47776	SOC 211-E81L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Focuses on Cultural Anthropology. A mandatory one-time online orientation meeting will be held the first week of classes, date and time TBA. The meeting will be recorded for students who are unable to attend. Starts October 23.

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