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    Culture & Society Credit Course
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    Culture & Society Credit Course

    by Northwestern College Prep

    Study anthropology through cultural comparison and hands-on ethnographic research, connecting everyday social life with economic, political, and environmental forces.

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    Culture and Society Credit at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Rising juniors/seniors; GPA 3.0+

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-18

    Location / Region

    Evanston, Illinois, United States

    Cost

    $6,936; $11,766

    Duration

    6 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    HumanitiesSocial Sciences
    Accommodation: Optional Northwestern residence hall
    Meals: Residential dining; commuter meals purchasable
    Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026
    Campus experience: Classes with university students
    Credit / Outcome: One Northwestern credit unit
    Instructor: Amrina Rosyada
    Sessions / cadence: Mon/Wed, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM; 5 hours/week

    Culture and Society Credit summary

    Culture & Society introduces anthropology through comparative cultural study and ethnographic research. Students investigate how everyday social life connects with wider historical, economic, political, and environmental forces.

    The experience combines undergraduate academic expectations with fieldnotes, interviews, and research design. It suits students who want to investigate social questions rather than only hear introductory lectures.

    What is Culture & Society Credit Course?

    Culture & Society is Northwestern University's ANTHRO 211-0 undergraduate anthropology course, offered through its College Preparation Program. It introduces comparative cultural study and examines social organization in the context of contemporary globalization.

    Students explore anthropology's history and contemporary approaches, then design and carry out ethnographic research. The in-person experience includes fieldnotes, interviews, transcription, and other media, with high school participants studying alongside Northwestern and visiting university students.

    Why Succeed highlights Culture and Society Credit

    • Designing and conducting ethnographic research gives students practical experience beyond an introductory survey.

    • Studying alongside university students offers a direct test of undergraduate academic expectations.

    • The focus on questioning familiar social assumptions encourages thoughtful comparative analysis.

    • The Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series adds structured college-preparation workshops to the academic experience.

    Who is Culture and Society Credit for?

    Best for

    Students curious about anthropology who want to investigate culture through fieldwork and experience undergraduate academic expectations.

    Not ideal if

    You want a light introductory camp or need to miss classes for other commitments; attendance and self-directed work matter here.

    Is Culture and Society Credit worth it?

    This course is a strong option for testing whether anthropology's questions and methods interest you. Its research activities and mixed undergraduate classroom make the experience more substantial than a broad introduction.

    The commitment deserves careful consideration because Northwestern expects university-level involvement and warns that missed meetings can affect grades. Choose it for the academic experience and potential credit, while treating credit transfer and future undergraduate admission as separate decisions.

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    Cost and what is included

    $6,936; $11,766; includes Undergraduate course instruction., Required class materials provided through Canvas., One Northwestern credit unit unless otherwise noted., Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series workshops., Residence-hall accommodation and board in the residential total..

    Accommodation

    Optional Northwestern residence hall

    Meals

    Residential dining; commuter meals purchasable

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    6 weeks; Evanston, Illinois, United States.

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    How much preparation does Culture and Society Credit need?

    Effort level

    Substantial undergraduate study.

    Best started

    Begin next-cycle planning several months ahead; allow four to six weeks for decisions after a complete application and extra time for visa arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Balancing fieldwork and academic commitments while maintaining attendance.

    Typical preparation

    • Draft the two-question personal statement and explain why anthropology interests you.

    • Ask your school to arrange official transcripts and prepare your activity list.

    • Protect the full course period from conflicting commitments and plan housing with your family.

    • If relevant, prepare English proficiency documentation and discuss immigration requirements before booking travel.

    Useful if

    You want to test your readiness for university-level social science.

    What do students do on Culture and Society Credit?

    You investigate culture as a set of ideas and actions shaped by specific social contexts. Ethnographic research turns that conceptual study into practical inquiry through observation, interviews, and interpretation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore anthropology's history and contemporary scholarly approaches.

    2. 2

      Examine social organization and its economic, political, historical, and environmental context.

    3. 3

      Design an ethnographic research inquiry.

    4. 4

      Write fieldnotes and conduct and transcribe interviews.

    5. 5

      Use your research materials and other media to develop insights into your topic.

    Culture and Society Credit dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    1 April 2026

    College Preparation credit-course application deadline for the verified cycle.

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    22 June-2 August 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Rising high school juniors and seniors.

    • Completed sophomore or junior year of high school.

    • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

    • Domestic and international students may apply.

    • English proficiency documentation is required for applicable applicants.

    • Commuters must live with a responsible adult over 18.

    • International F-1 credit students normally enroll in at least two classes.

    How much does Culture and Society Credit cost?

    Application fee

    $60 — Non-refundable.

    Funding or discounts

    • Commuter program total: $6,936 — Calculated from $5,781 tuition plus the $1,155 program fee.
    • Residential program total: $11,766 — Calculated with six weeks of room and board at $805 weekly.
    • Enrollment deposit: $1,000 — Non-refundable; credited toward the total and due three weeks after acceptance.
    • Tuition scholarship: Need-based support — The 2026 scheme required domestic US rising-senior status and strong achievement.
    • Application fee waiver: Waiver request — A separate form requires student and parent or guardian information.

    What's included

    Undergraduate course instruction., Required class materials provided through Canvas., One Northwestern credit unit unless otherwise noted., Wildcat Connect: Get Ready Series workshops., Residence-hall accommodation and board in the residential total.

    How to apply to Culture and Society Credit

    1. 1

      Use Northwestern's College Preparation admissions guidance for the credit-course application.

    2. 2

      Confirm the school-stage and GPA requirements and choose residential or commuting participation.

    3. 3

      Answer both personal-statement questions in approximately 500 words total.

    4. 4

      List extracurricular activities with involvement dates, descriptions, and your role.

    5. 5

      Arrange official English-language transcripts and any required English proficiency score.

    6. 6

      Complete the online application and pay the application fee or request a waiver.

    7. 7

      After admission, submit the required deposit to secure enrollment and complete applicable immigration arrangements.

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    What does Culture and Society Credit cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Culture and social context

    Examine how ideas and actions interact within particular social settings.

    Anthropological approaches

    Study anthropology's history and contemporary scholarly approaches.

    Social organization and globalization

    Compare social organization and its economic and political dimensions in contemporary globalization.

    Ethnographic research

    Design research, write fieldnotes, and conduct and transcribe interviews.

    Questioning social assumptions

    Reconsider familiar assumptions to understand other social contexts.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Culture and Society Credit?

    A typical day during the program.

    Course meetings

    Classes meet from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, totaling five scheduled hours weekly.

    Campus activities

    College Prep activities run throughout the week alongside Summer Session cultural and recreational events.

    Who teaches on Culture and Society Credit?

    Amrina Rosyada is the listed instructor for Culture & Society. Northwestern-affiliated instructors expect College Prep credit students to show the same commitment and involvement as university students.

    Where do students stay on Culture and Society Credit?

    Residential plan

    • University residence hall: Students live in a Northwestern residence hall with common areas and quiet study rooms.
    • Dining and dietary support: University dining offers varied meals, vegan dishes, and dietician support for special dietary requirements.
    • Residential staff support: Resident Directors and trained Residential Advisors support students' academic and social adjustment.
    • Campus facilities: Students can access libraries, computer labs, athletic facilities, and beaches.

    Non-residential plan

    • Off-campus living: Commuters stay at home or with nearby relatives and must live with a responsible adult over 18.
    • Shared program activities: Commuters can join the Get Ready Series, excursions, and activities planned for residents.
    • Commuter meal access: Commuting students can purchase meals in the Norris University Center.

    Residential credit participation is limited to six weeks, matching this course's length.

    What happens after Culture and Society Credit?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Earn one Northwestern credit unit unless otherwise noted.

    Develop fieldnotes and interview transcripts through ethnographic research.

    Test your interest in further anthropology study.

    Experience undergraduate academic expectations.

    Build college-preparation understanding through the Get Ready Series.

    Confirm credit transfer with your intended college; participation alone does not guarantee admission to Northwestern.

    Where does Culture and Society Credit take place?

    The course meets in Anthropology Seminar Room 104 at 1810 Hinman on Northwestern's Evanston campus. The 240-acre lakefront campus is in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago.

    Commuter parking passes must be purchased separately, and commuter students may not transport other College Prep participants.

    Culture and Society Credit FAQs

    The course examines culture, social organization, and the economic and political dimensions of globalization. Ethnography connects those themes with human agency and historical and environmental context.

    You design and conduct ethnographic research, write fieldnotes, conduct and transcribe interviews, and use other media to develop insights into your topic.

    Amrina Rosyada is the listed instructor. Northwestern expects credit-course students to show the same commitment and involvement as university students.

    Yes. College Prep credit students take undergraduate courses alongside Northwestern and visiting university students.

    Credit courses normally earn one Northwestern credit unit unless otherwise noted. One unit is typically equivalent to four quarter hours or two and two-thirds semester credit hours; confirm transfer arrangements with your intended college.

    Both options are part of College Prep. Residential credit participation is limited to six weeks; commuters must live with a responsible adult over 18 and can join program activities.

    Northwestern describes participation as one part of an application profile. It alone does not guarantee undergraduate admission.

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    Sources & verification

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    • Culture & Society, Anthropology, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, 2026 Summer: Class Descriptions - Northwestern University
    • International Students, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Campus Life, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Pre-College Summer Programs for Credit: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Admission, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • Tuition and Fees, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • FAQs, Northwestern College Preparation Program: School of Professional Studies | Northwestern University
    • 2026 Application Fee Waiver Form
    • Culture & Society: Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

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