ANTH 1102 Introductory Anthropology

A general survey of the biological and cultural origins and development of human beings and their societies. Based on archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics, this course emphasizes human adaptation through biological and cultural evolution.

ANTH 2011 Cultural Anthropology

Emphasizes and illustrates the role of culture as a major systematic determinant of human behavior and social life. Examines examples from both modern and traditional societies.

ANTH 3271/5271 History and Culture of India

Indian history and culture from Indus Valley civilization to modern times including topics such as religions, philosophy, art, architecture, society, and family. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or HIST 1111 or HIST 1112 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3330/MUSI 3330 Music of the World’s Peoples (3-0-3)

This course provides the student with basic knowledge of the musicological and ethnomusicological terms and concepts used to describe music from a variety of cultures in the present, or in the past. May also be taken as MUSI 3330. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011.

ANTH 3411/5411 Indians of North America

Origins and cultures of native peoples of America north of Mexico. Discusses impact of arrival of Europeans in North America. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3817 African Comparative Cultural Issues (3-0-3)

This couse seeks to introduce students to an understanding of Africa that reaches beyond the sound bites and stereotypes of the evening news as well as presents the diversity among African cultures. Students will explore both northern and sub-Saharan Africa. The course will consider the impact of colonialism on the formation of contemporary Africa’s geographic political, economic, social and religious landscapes. Students will debate such topics as the relevance of circumcision, polygyny, sexual education, and religious syncretism. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011.

ANTH 3831/5831 Archaeology

Examines theories, methods, and techniques used by modern archaeologists in an integrated scientific approach to investigate and understand historic and prehistoric cultures. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3841/5841 Biophysical Anthropology

Study of integrated biological and cultural adaptation of human beings. Topics include modern synthetic theory of evolution, fossil record, geochronology, nonhuman primates, and human variation. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3851/5851 Religion, Culture, and Society

The nature, role, and functions of religious belief and behavior in human society. Examines the range of religious practices including ritual, myth, symbolism, shamanism, cults, witchcraft, magic, religious drug use, healing, and others. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3861/5861 / HIST 4111 / PHIL 4111 History of World Religions

This is a survey course introducing the study of religion. The students will define what “religion” is, examine why so many people in the history of the world find religion important, and try to understand some of the major tenets of the religions of the world. This course is designed with the theme of ethics and morals as defined by cultures and religions around which many of the readings and discussions will take place. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor.

ANTH 3871/5871/WMST 3871 Sex, Gender, and Culture

Information from biophysical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural studies is combined in a cross-cultural, evolutionary approach to examine sex and gender roles. Prerequisite: WMST 1101, ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 4217 Travelers, Migrants, and Refugees (3-0-3)

The purpose of this course is to explore the movement of people and the impact of that movement on home and globalization. The course will discuss the meaning of home and the reasons why people travel. Each motivation affects people’s perceptions of their destination and their attachments to home. These issues are global issues as well as localized (e.g., rural to urban). Students will discuss issues such as the impact of war, HIV/AIDS, political and religious policies, tourism, religious missions, fieldwork, etc. on people’s movement. The course will consider how globalization and movement impacts identity and inter- and intra-group dynamics. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011.

ANTH 4861/6861 World Ethnology

Examines historical, economic, political, and social forces that have converged to produce a worldwide political and economic system. This approach stresses the linkages between Western development and Third World underdevelopment. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 4900/6900 Cullum Lecture Series

In this variable content course, students hear lectures by well known scholars with expertise in the topic of study selected for that semester. Course material usually also includes films, panel discussions, and a student project related to the topic. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 4950/6950 Selected Topics

A variable content, variable credit course intended to meet the needs of students minoring in anthropology. Offered by special arrangement. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.

ANTH 4990 Undergraduate Research

A variable content, variable credit course offered by special arrangement and intended to meet the needs of anthropology minors. Students will carry out supervised independent research in a selected area of anthropology. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.