Thank you so much for posting this lecture! I'm taking a summer Cultural Anthropology course and wanted to familiarize myself with the terminology and it was so easy to follow the different tracks with this video! I look forward to seeing more!
I found myself interested in anthropology and your videos are explained in a very simple way and very useful for a beginner wishing to comprehend something about anthro. You did a very nice job, I do really appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've just ordered the book so I can properly follow along.
Hi Mr. Goings, Great intro. lecture on cultural anthropology. I'm Johnny and I will be taking ANTH 203-101 Intro. Cultural Anthropology this coming Winter term (online) at Eastern Oregon University. I look forward to viewing more of your UA-cam lectures.
I'm only 14 and about to enter high school as a freshman after this Summer. Although I'm young I like to look at different fields of work and after completely watching Nanny Diaries I became interested in Cultural Anthropology. I have looked into it for a about a month now and finding more about this field has interested me in more ways than one compared to other fields I've looked into. I enjoy Cultural Anthropology and am so fascinated by it I plan to actually take this on as a college major when the time comes. I tried looking for free online classes on Cultural Anthropology but I couldn't find any until I came to UA-cam. I just wanted to let you know that I plan on watching and taking notes on all your lectures over the summer so I know more about the field I want to do in 4 years so I don't walk in blind. I wanted to thank you in a way because you have helped me set my career choice in life. In all I would like to know if you have any recommendations of textbooks and/or books I could read to help expand my knowledge. I'm very good in English class and read so much it probably isn't good, so don't worry about how hard it may be to read. As I said I'm very interested in this field that I want to study as much as I can. Thank you and I'm so sorry to basically write a book😂.
First of all, I would like to say that I think it is great that you are interested in Cultural Anthropology and at such a young age. Good for you in being proactive about what you want to do in life. It appears you have give considerable thought to this. Finding a career you are passionate about is the key. Then it is really not work, but doing something you enjoy to do.As for recommended reading material, I recommend three books. Two are by the same author: Jared Diamond. The first book is Guns, Germs, and Steel. This book deals with factors that affect our modern view of cultures of the world. The second book is Collapse. It deals with how cultural traits are mostly adaptive in the survival sense, but sometimes cultures engage in maladaptive traits without realizing the consequences. The third book I would read is 1984 by George Orwell (which you may have already read). Culture is powerful because it exists in the background. We engage in common behavior because it brings us comfort. Most of the time this is good, but sometimes it can be manipulated intentionally or on accident.Keep up the good work! I am glad you found my lecture videos interesting!
Thanks so much, Sir. Your illustrations and explanations are so clear and profound. Just in less than 30 minutes l have gathered much insights into anthropology in general and cultural anthropology in particular. I look forward to your sound lectures on other chapters.
Yes, examples might be: a cultural anthropologist who studies how a culture views technology, an archaeologist might study a technological advance in a past society, a linguist may study how language is influenced by technology, or a physical anthropologist might study how technology affects the physical body. Hope that helps!
i am a polyglot. so i am interested to read on descriptive / socio linguistic cultural anthropology resources of major lingua francas or their ethno studies, not the usual some tribe resources which i usually find from anthropology. Any suggestions / cultural or psychological anthropologists?
All subdisciplines of Anthropology could potentially contribute to the study those subjects, but cultural anthropologists arguably contribute the most. Does that help?
The basic concepts in Anthropology r required to be made popular.The sources available r important,but requires regular inclusions with the increasing topics of research.
I wish I got your class and not the one im in. You explain things Soooooooo much better! Also what book did your class use? Mine is using "Inside Culture" (William Balee)
Thanks! It is an online course for a local community college. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you their contact information to get registered.
if cultural relativisem means seeing cultures relatively.....so is it right to say cultures may be compered?i read it from my teachers material.... and also i got so many contradictory ideas on my reading material so what can i do?
Under cultural relativism, you would want to examine a behavior within the context of that culture. In other words, you would not compare it to your own or any other culture.
ya u are right but on my reading material it says cultural relativism does not mean 1,that anything goes or judjment is imposssible 2,anything culture belives is true 3,every thing is relative..including cultural relativism 4,cultures cant be compered i dont understand this phrases can you help me understand please? and thank you for your quick reply
You should watch my Chapter 2 lecture for more on cultural relativism. Most people including anthropologists put human rights over cultural relativism. Also, yes, cultural relativism does not mean that the idea or behavior is correct or true but rather the idea is how does that behavior function within that culture. It may be odd to the observer, but when examined within the context of that culture it might make more sense. Cultural anthropologist compare cultures all the time. We look at differences and similarities all the time. Cultural relativism is most useful when examining one culture and in particular, one behavior, idea, trait, etc.
Thank you so much for posting this lecture! I'm taking a summer Cultural Anthropology course and wanted to familiarize myself with the terminology and it was so easy to follow the different tracks with this video! I look forward to seeing more!
you're an excellent lecturer!
Sir, your overall lacture was quite easy and useful, they way you teach every one can understand your every point thank you sir
you explain and cover your topics so well! Thank you!
Thank you!
I found myself interested in anthropology and your videos are explained in a very simple way and very useful for a beginner wishing to comprehend something about anthro. You did a very nice job, I do really appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've just ordered the book so I can properly follow along.
Thank you for the positive feedback!
Hi Mr. Goings, Great intro. lecture on cultural anthropology. I'm Johnny and I will be taking ANTH 203-101 Intro. Cultural Anthropology this coming Winter term (online) at Eastern Oregon University. I look forward to viewing more of your UA-cam lectures.
I'm only 14 and about to enter high school as a freshman after this Summer. Although I'm young I like to look at different fields of work and after completely watching Nanny Diaries I became interested in Cultural Anthropology. I have looked into it for a about a month now and finding more about this field has interested me in more ways than one compared to other fields I've looked into. I enjoy Cultural Anthropology and am so fascinated by it I plan to actually take this on as a college major when the time comes. I tried looking for free online classes on Cultural Anthropology but I couldn't find any until I came to UA-cam. I just wanted to let you know that I plan on watching and taking notes on all your lectures over the summer so I know more about the field I want to do in 4 years so I don't walk in blind. I wanted to thank you in a way because you have helped me set my career choice in life. In all I would like to know if you have any recommendations of textbooks and/or books I could read to help expand my knowledge. I'm very good in English class and read so much it probably isn't good, so don't worry about how hard it may be to read. As I said I'm very interested in this field that I want to study as much as I can. Thank you and I'm so sorry to basically write a book😂.
First of all, I would like to say that I think it is great that you are interested in Cultural Anthropology and at such a young age. Good for you in being proactive about what you want to do in life. It appears you have give considerable thought to this. Finding a career you are passionate about is the key. Then it is really not work, but doing something you enjoy to do.As for recommended reading material, I recommend three books. Two are by the same author: Jared Diamond. The first book is Guns, Germs, and Steel. This book deals with factors that affect our modern view of cultures of the world. The second book is Collapse. It deals with how cultural traits are mostly adaptive in the survival sense, but sometimes cultures engage in maladaptive traits without realizing the consequences. The third book I would read is 1984 by George Orwell (which you may have already read). Culture is powerful because it exists in the background. We engage in common behavior because it brings us comfort. Most of the time this is good, but sometimes it can be manipulated intentionally or on accident.Keep up the good work! I am glad you found my lecture videos interesting!
You are good at teaching! Thank you for being our instructor this semester!
very use full for ias optional subject anthropology thankyou sir
Thanks so much, Sir. Your illustrations and explanations are so clear and profound. Just in less than 30 minutes l have gathered much insights into anthropology in general and cultural anthropology in particular. I look forward to your sound lectures on other chapters.
Very cool, easy to understand
Thanks a lot
Thanks for the lecture. I have understood it better now
Do Anthropologists study Technology?
Yes, examples might be: a cultural anthropologist who studies how a culture views technology, an archaeologist might study a technological advance in a past society, a linguist may study how language is influenced by technology, or a physical anthropologist might study how technology affects the physical body. Hope that helps!
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I would like to ask what book/books did you use as references? Thank you for your lectures on anthropology. Really appreciate it!
I use Ember and Ember Cultural Anthropogy. ISBN-13: 978-0205957194 ISBN-10: 0205957196
i am a polyglot. so i am interested to read on descriptive / socio linguistic cultural anthropology resources of major lingua francas or their ethno studies, not the usual some tribe resources which i usually find from anthropology. Any suggestions / cultural or psychological anthropologists?
Nice easy to understand lecture
Thanks Rick
where would political anthropology and warfare and security fit in the first category's?
All subdisciplines of Anthropology could potentially contribute to the study those subjects, but cultural anthropologists arguably contribute the most. Does that help?
The basic concepts in Anthropology r required to be made popular.The sources available r important,but requires regular inclusions with the increasing topics of research.
I wish I got your class and not the one im in. You explain things Soooooooo much better!
Also what book did your class use? Mine is using "Inside Culture" (William Balee)
Cultural Anthropology, 14th edition by Ember, Ember, and Peregrine. I am glad you are finding the videos useful!
This helped me with my report
I am highly interested in this course
Thanks! It is an online course for a local community college. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you their contact information to get registered.
if cultural relativisem means seeing cultures relatively.....so is it right to say cultures may be compered?i read it from my teachers material....
and also i got so many contradictory ideas on my reading material so what can i do?
Under cultural relativism, you would want to examine a behavior within the context of that culture. In other words, you would not compare it to your own or any other culture.
ya u are right but on my reading material it says cultural relativism does not mean
1,that anything goes or judjment is imposssible
2,anything culture belives is true
3,every thing is relative..including cultural relativism
4,cultures cant be compered
i dont understand this phrases can you help me understand please?
and thank you for your quick reply
You should watch my Chapter 2 lecture for more on cultural relativism. Most people including anthropologists put human rights over cultural relativism. Also, yes, cultural relativism does not mean that the idea or behavior is correct or true but rather the idea is how does that behavior function within that culture. It may be odd to the observer, but when examined within the context of that culture it might make more sense. Cultural anthropologist compare cultures all the time. We look at differences and similarities all the time. Cultural relativism is most useful when examining one culture and in particular, one behavior, idea, trait, etc.
thank you very much for your patience and also for your great explanation
Great lecture but Anthropology is just SOOO FUCKING BORINGG.
Im gonna fail this course.