Attend as many classes as possible. Though the textbook may follow the syllabus, your teacher may tell you things that will be on the exam that is not in the text. He may also share with you interesting stories or methods for memorizing information easier.
Ask questions about material that confuses you. The professor is there to teach you, so take advantage of his knowledge and experience in the subject matter.
Form groups with friends to study course material. Share study guides and additional resources. Teach the material to your friends to show yourself that you have fully learned the subject matter.
Plan your week ahead of time so that you have budgeted enough time to study. Do not wait until the day before an exam or assignment to begin reviewing material. This is not enough time to thoroughly learn the subject matter.
Utilize your professor's office hours outside of class. This is a perfect opportunity to get individualized attention and ask questions you need answered. Get to know professor so he will be more willing to work with you when you need extra time on an assignment or exam. Prove to him that you are dedicated to sucess and are willing to do what it takes to get it.
Send your social anthropology paper to your professor earlier than the required deadine for a preliminary assessment of your work. Social anthropology teachers often require their students to write case studies or academic papers about certain human societies. Start early, and get the professor's input so you know you are on the right track.
Borrow previous student's social anthropology notes, especially from that course in particular. Read ahead to be more prepared for discussion in class. Supplement these notes with your own during lectures.
Record lectures to transcribe later in case you miss information while note-taking in class. Unlike math or science, irrefutable facts or equations are not always present in social anthropology. Concepts and discussion are more central to an anthropologist's work.