ANT: Anthropology

INTRODUCTORY ANTHROPOLOGY In this course, students will learn the foundations of anthropology as the study of human variation in its biological, social, and cultural dimensions. Students will learn about anthropological concepts, principles, and methodologies to understand and explore past and present human behavior. They will apply the anthropological approach to analyze issues pertaining to past and contemporary cultures, and develop intellectual skills and habits to understand behavioral, social, and cultural issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

INTRODUCTORY ANTHROPOLOGY - HONORS Same as ANT 2000 with honors content. Honors Program permission required.

INTRO TO ARCHAEOLOGY Introduction to the concepts and methods archaeologist use to study human culture from the world’s earliest societies to the present.

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Cultural anthropology attempts to explain the similarities and differences in human behavior, social institutions, and ways of life of all people, past and present, by studying living cultures worldwide. This course will examine how cultural anthropologists carry out research in order to understand the ways people live in groups, create culture and adapt to their environments. A variety of topics are covered including the concept of culture, culture change, human diversity, communication, marriage, economics, subsistence, globalization and human migration, kinship, politics and power, social organization, anthropological research and field methods, ethical issues in anthropological research, and the application of anthropological thinking to real world scenarios.

SELECTED TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Selected topics in anthropology based on the needs and areas of interest of the class and professor. May include laboratory and/or field work as part of the class. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 credits, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.