ANTHROPOLOGY (ANT)
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ANT 101 Cr. 3
Human Nature/Human Culture
This course is designed to focus student participation on discovering and understanding
what it means to be human. The interdependency of human biology and culture are deciphered
through a modern anthropological perspective.
ANT 102 Cr. 4
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
This course introduces the basic fields of physical anthropology: population
genetics, human osteology, primatology, paleoanthropology, and forensics. The class
provides a substantive framework for learning about the biological diversity of the human
species through scientific inquiry. The foundations of evolutionary theory and the fossil
evidence for human evolution are also presented. Lect. 3, Lab. 2.
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ANT 202 Cr. 3
Contemporary Global Issues
This course will offer a contemporary multi-disciplinary perspective regarding the major
issues and trends confronting the global society as it enters the 21st century. Emphasis
will be given to a critical review and assessment of the origin and present condition of
the plethora of situations and problems affecting modern global society. The student will
also learn to critically evaluate current and future events. The course will incorporate
the views and approaches of the following disciplines: sociology/anthropology, economics,
geography, political science, and history. (Cross-listed with ECO/GEO/POL/SOC 202/HST 203;
may only earn credit in one department.)
ANT 203 Cr. 3
Culture and Ecology
This course is an introduction to anthropological theory regarding the evolution
of human institutions from 10,000 years ago to the present. It begins with an examination
of human systems ecology and then moves on to the comparative study of bands and tribes,
chiefdoms and states. The section on chiefdoms and states focuses primarily on
Mesoamerica. The impact of modern society on prehistoric societies is studied by focusing
on the Conquest by Spain, the consequent devolution of colonial society and the impact of
modern institutions on central Mexico. Offered Sem. I.
ANT 250 Cr. 3
Women and Society
A comparative and evolutionary analysis of the development of sex roles in human society,
concentrating on the experience of females. Considers sexual dimorphism; symbolic
background of gender; relationships between techno-economy, social structure, political
organization and women’s roles; personality and sex roles; and the experience of
women in America.
ANT/ARC 285 Cr. 3
Archaeology of Mexico and Central America
This course offers the student an overview of the evolution of the civilizations of
ancient Meso-america (Mexico and Central America) from the earliest stages of hunting and
food gathering until the conquest of Mesoamerica by Spain in the early 16th century. The
course describes the social and economic life as organized by a complex religion which
produced human sacrifice, writing, calendrical systems, advanced art forms, iconography,
and monument building activities. (Cross-listed with ARC; may only earn credit in ANT or
ARC.) Offered Sem.II, even-numbered years.
ANT/SOC 300 Cr. 3
Problems of Developing Nations
An examination of problems in human adaptation in developing countries. The discipline of
human systems ecology is presented and used to examine issues of human adaptation in Latin
America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or 200, or ANT
202. (Cross-listed with SOC; may only earn credit in ANT or SOC.) Offered Sem. I,
even-numbered years.
ANT/ARC 304 Cr. 3
Hunter and Gatherer Societies
This course focuses on recent human societies throughout the world that have
lived by hunting and gathering wild resources. The specific subsistence strategies of a
wide range of hunter-gatherer groups are examined relative to their technology, social
structure, territory, demography and interaction with food producers. The conclusion of
this course will consider hunter-gatherers in prehistory. Prerequisite: junior or senior
standing. (Cross-listed with ARC; may only earn credit in ANT or ARC.)
ANT/ARC 305 Cr. 3
Indigenous Agricultural Societies:Past and Present
This course examines the origins, structure, social organization, and operation of
indigenous agricultural societies. A central focus of the course is an inquiry based,
sequential examination ofgeographically related couplets involving (1) contemporary
indigenous agricultural tribal societies and (2) archaeological excavation reports. The
utility of the ethnographic record as a guide to interpretation of the archaeological
record is evaluated. Prerequisites: ARC 200 and ARC/ANT 304. (Cross-listed with ARC; may
only earn credit in ANT or ARC.)
ANT 331 Cr. 3
Personality and Culture
Study of child rearing and the development of the personality under different cultural
conditions. Consideration of the operation of personality within culture, and the
relationship between culture change, individual stress, and the development of social
movements. Prerequisite: ANT 203.
ANT/ARC 334 Cr. 3
Bones for the Archaeologist: Human Skeletal Anatomy and the Anthropological Study of the
Dead
This course is designed for students majoring in archaeological studies or related fields.
The focus of this course is a detailed study of the human skeleton. Each student will be
required to learn the anatomy of the human skeleton in detail. Also considered are methods
of determining an individual’s age, ethnic origins, sex, and stature from skeletal
remains. The final three weeks of the course will be concerned with anthropological
interpretation of the dead. (Cross-listed with ARC; may only earn credit in ANT or ARC.)
ANT 342 Cr. 3
The Celtic World
Examines origins and dynamic development of Celtic tribes dominating pre-Roman Britain and
Europe through the study of physical and social organization, ecological adaptations,
religion, art and literature, music, gender, and resistance to Roman occupation. Traces
Celtic themes through early Christian and medieval periods to the modern world. Explores
Celtic survivals, revivals, and nationalism today, and considers Celtic contributions to
U.S. history and culture.
ANT 343 Cr. 3
North American Indians
This course concentrates on the Native peoples of North America (north of Mexico)
immediately following the arrival of Europeans. The cultural patterns of representative
groups will be studied intensively in each major region of North America. The region by
region survey will be preceded by a brief discussion of the place of origin and time of
arrival of the first people in the New World. This course will not be considering
contemporary Native American issues. Prerequisite: ARC 200 recommended.
ANT 350 Cr. 3
Language and Culture
An investigation into the nature and origins of language, its relationship to other forms
of communication, its role in the evolution of our species, and its place in the operation
of cultural systems.
ANT 352 Cr. 3
The Anthropology of War
The Anthropology of War examines bio-cultural processes in human evolutionary history and
forces in the cultural present contributing to and associated with the emergence and
recurrence of war and institutional violence.
ANT/ARC 353 Cr. 3
Maya Civilization
The course presents an overview of the Maya culture located in southern Mexico and Central
America. The class is organized chronologically into several sections that focus on the
origins, adaptations to various environments, social, political, and religious
organizations, and the belief systems of the Maya beginning at around 3000 BC. Emphasis
will be on Prehispanic Maya; will also explore lifeways of contemporary Maya people.
(Cross-listed with ARC; may only earn credit in ANT or ARC.)
ANT/SOC 354 Cr. 3
Peoples and Cultures of Latin America
An examination of the peoples and cultures of Latin America from prehistoric times to the
present. This survey course will introduce the
student to the prehistory of Mesoamerica and the Andes, colonial Latin America, and modern
Latin America. Among the important issues discussed are the impact of the Spanish
Conquest, the rise of the modern state, the development of the various cultures of Latin
America, revolutionary movements, urbanization, gender, religion, and art and literature.
Prerequisite: ANT/ECO/GEO/ POL/SOC 202 or HST 203. (Cross-listed with SOC; may only earn
credit in ANT or SOC.)
ANT 355 Cr. 3
Peoples of Africa and the Middle East
Examines the prehistoric antecedents, the histories, and the characteristics of the
peoples and cultures of Africa and the Middle East. The course begins with the earliest
systems of adaptation of which we have knowledge, and goes on to examine the origins of
agriculture, the development of early states, the migrations of people, the cultures of
both regions, the impact of colonialism, and the emerging problems of Africa and the
Middle East. Prerequisite: ANT 101 or 202 or SOC 110.
ANT/SOC 360 Cr. 3
Social Response to Natural Disaster
A survey of social responses to natural disasters in industrial, modernizing and
traditional societies. Social responses to each phase of the disaster process include
pre-disaster social structures, warning systems, impact and immediate post-impact, the
emergency period and recovery processes. International disaster relief responses are also
considered. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or 200 or ANT 101. (Cross-listed with SOC may
only earn credit in ANT or SOC.)
ANT/SOC/ARC 399 Cr. 1-3
Anthropological Forum
Investigation of areas and topics of current anthropological interest not covered in the
regular curriculum, ranging from local and regional to transcultural issues. (Cross-listed
with SOC and ARC.) Department option, Pass/Fail grading. Repeatable for credit —
maximum 6.
ANT 409 Cr. 1-3
Readings and Research in Anthropology
Directed readings or research under the supervision of an instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of supervising instructor and junior standing. Repeatable for
credit — maximum 6.
ANT/ARC 410 Cr. 3
Anthropology of Art
This course will introduce students to the anthropological study of art. In this class we
will define art as an expressive form of culture that includes both visual and performing
genres. Using this definition, we will examine such topics as aesthetics, style, the role
of the artist, and the various functions of expressive culture using examples drawn
primarily from non-western societies. (Cross-listed with ARC; may only earn credit in ANT
or ARC.)
ANT 444 Cr. 3
Comparative Religion and Magic
Religion and magic in human cultural system: origins, adaptations, and change. Analysis of
primitive, traditional, modern, and western societies.
ANT 450 Cr. 3-15
Internship in Anthropology
An academically relevant field experience for majors and minors in
sociology/anthropology. The field experience will be supervised by the
sociology/anthropology staff. Prerequisites: junior standing with at least a 2.50 G.P.A.
and approval of the departmental internship committee. No more than six credits may be
applied to a major in sociology and no more than three credits toward a sociology minor or
an anthropology minor. Repeatable for credit — maximum 15. Pass/Fail grading.
ANT/SOC 480 Cr. 3
Comparative Sociology/Anthropology
Cross-cultural and comparative study of selected basic institutions, including family and
kinship, religion, the political economy, and technology. General evolutionary theory and
comparative methodology will also be discussed. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or 200 or ANT
101.(Cross-listed with SOC; may only earn credit in ANT or SOC.)
ANT 499 Cr. 2-3
Seminar in Anthropology
Intensive study of some specific area or problem of anthropology. Admission by consent of
instructor. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.