Cultural Anthropology - SOC 211 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62545 SOC 211-E40M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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 1st 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts May 18.
OER-no cost textbooks
62827 SOC 211-E55M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 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 2nd 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
82158 SOC 211-001L 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. .
2432 SOC 211-001N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
82565 SOC 211-E05M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. 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 24.
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84673 SOC 211-E80W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. 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 21.
OER-no cost textbooks
82499 SOC 211-E81L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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 digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. 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 21.
OER-no cost textbooks
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