ANTH 161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 crs)

• Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 161 and AIS 161.

Culture as the human means of environmental adaptation. Explores cross-cultural regularities and the range of variation in human behavior. Comparison of widely different economic, social, political, and religious systems.

Attributes: Foreign Culture, GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-R2 Global Perspectives

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 165 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3 crs)

Investigates human biocultural evolution, through comparative analysis of fossils, contemporary primates, and genetics.

Attributes: GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 169 Introduction to Archaeology (3 crs)

Human cultural prehistory as inferred from archaeological evidence, from the earliest Pleistocene cultures to the development of urban life. Explores archaeological methods and techniques.

Attributes: GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology, LE-I1 Integration, LE-K2 Social Sciences

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 234 Museum Curation (3 crs)

• No credit if take after ANTH 291 when offered as Museum Curation.

Provides students with the necessary background to curate museum collections.

Attributes: LE-S3 Creativity, Field Trip(s) Required

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 291 Special Topics (1-3 crs)

Topics will vary depending on interests of students and faculty.

ANTH 312 Space, Society, Subject (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor consent

• Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 312 and GEOG 312.

Broad introduction to social theory in anthropology and geography with an emphasis on contemporary theoretical approaches to social, spatial, and cultural dynamics and their intersections.

Attributes: Cultural Diversity 1 cr., GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology, LE-DDIV Design for Diversity, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Seminar Hours: 0

ANTH 313 Culture and Transnational Dynamics (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor consent. Credit may not be earned in both GEOG/ANTH 313/513 and GEOG/ANTH 351.

• Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 313 and GEOG 313.

Critical discussion of conceptual approaches to cultural processes, differences, and encounters from a transnational perspective.

Attributes: Foreign Culture, Cultural Diversity 1 cr., GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology, LE-K2 Social Sciences, LE-R2 Global Perspectives, Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 315 Language in Culture and Society (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing or consent of instructor

Examination of the rules and patterns for speech behavior in a variety of socio-cultural formations. Language as expressive and formative of social status, social identity, and group membership. Study of multilingualism and language planning.

Attributes: Foreign Culture, Cultural Diversity 1 cr., GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology, LE-DDIV Design for Diversity, LE-R1 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity, LE-R2 Global Perspectives, Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 325 North American Indians (3 crs)

• Credit may not be earned in both ANTH 325 and AIS 325. Previous completion of ANTH 161/AIS 161 is strongly recommended prior to enrollment in this course.

Comparative analysis, by culture area, of traditional American Indian economies, social and political organization, religion and philosophy. Impact of European colonization and control on traditional cultures.

Attributes: Cultural Diversity 3 cr., GE III Social Science

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 395 Directed Studies (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Six credits in Anthropology. Minimum resident GPA of 2.50.

Consent: Department Consent Required

Directed study of an anthropological problem approved by the supervising instructor and department chair.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

ANTH 399 Independent Study - Juniors (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

An intensive study of an anthropological topic resulting in a quality paper or report.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

ANTH 432 Anthropological Fieldwork Methods and Research Design (3 crs)

Prerequisite: ANTH 161; 300-level cultural anthropology course or may be taken concurrently (ANTH 315, ANTH 325, ANTH 345, ANTH 351, ANTH 355 or ANTH 356).

Consent: Instructor Consent Required

This seminar offers a broad introduction to the subject of fieldwork in sociocultural anthropology, with the goal of training students to undertake independent research. Foci include methodology, field experience, and outstanding research examples.

Attributes: Foreign Culture, Undergraduate/Graduate Offering

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

Seminar Hours: 3

ANTH 463 Religion and Culture (3 crs)

Prerequisite: ANTH 161/AIS 161

Examination of the nature of human religious expression in cross-cultural contexts. Focus on the ways that people use myths, symbols, and rituals in both oral and written traditions.

Attributes: Cultural Diversity 1 cr., GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 491 Special Topics (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.

Topics will vary depending on interests of students and faculty. Proposed topics include American Indian religion and philosophy.

Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits

ANTH 499 Independent Study - Seniors (1-3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing.

Consent: Department Consent Required

An intensive study of an anthropological topic resulting in a quality paper or report.

Repeat: Course may be repeated

ANTH 512 Space, Society, Subject (3 crs)

• Dual-listed with ANTH/GEOG 312/512. Credit may only be earned in one of these courses.

Broad introduction to social theory in anthropology and geography with an emphasis on contemporary theoretical approaches to social, spatial, and cultural dynamics and their intersections.

Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Seminar Hours: 0

ANTH 513 Culture and Transnational Dynamics (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Credit may not be earned in both ANTH/GEOG 313/513 and ANTH/GEOG 351.

• Dual-listed with ANTH/GEOG 313/513. Credit may only be earned in one of these courses.

Critical discussion of conceptual approaches to cultural processes, differences, and encounters from a transnational perspective.

Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 515 Language in Culture and Society (3 crs)

• Dual-listed with ANTH 315. Credit may not be earned in both courses.

Examination of the rules and patterns for speech behavior in a variety of socio-cultural formations. Language as expressive and formative of social status, social identity, and group membership. Study of multilingualism and language planning.

Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

ANTH 632 Anthropological Fieldwork Methods and Research Design (3 crs)

Prerequisite: ANTH 161; 300-level cultural anthropology course or may be taken concurrently (ANTH 315, ANTH 325, ANTH 345, ANTH 351, ANTH 355 or ANTH 356).

Consent: Instructor Consent Required

• Dual-listed with ANTH 432. Credit may not be earned in both courses.

This seminar offers a broad introduction to the subject of fieldwork in sociocultural anthropology, with the goal of training students to undertake independent research. Foci include methodology, field experience, and outstanding research examples.

Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

Seminar Hours: 3