ANT 101 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
This course introduces the student to the study of human cultures, past and present. It offers a comprehensive introduction to anthropology, emphasizing the concepts and methods of the major sub-fields, i.e., cultural, biological, archaeology, and linguistics.
ANT 130 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE RELIGION. (3)
Comparative study of major world and selected regional religions with emphasis on analysis of belief, ritual, artistic expression and social organization. Eastern and Western religions are considered. (Same as RS 130.)
ANT 160 CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE MODERN WORLD. (3)
Directed at non-majors, this course is intended to introduce the student to the diversity of human cultural experience in the contemporary world. Goals of the course include gaining an appreciation for the common humanity and uniqueness of all cultures; to gain a sensitivity toward stereotypes and ethnocentrism, and to understand the distinctions between "race," ethnicity and racism. The course features extended descriptions of the cultural dynamics of the culture(s) with which the instructor has worked.
ANT 220 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
The study of the lifeways and beliefs of different peoples. The objectives of the course are to foster an appreciation for the variety of cultural traditions found throughout the world, and to introduce students to anthropological concepts and methods of inquiry.
ANT 221 NATIVE PEOPLE OF NORTH AMERICA. (3)
A survey of the aboriginal Indian cultures of North America, and of the impact of four centuries of British, French, Spanish, and Russian contact on the Indian communities. The course will include consideration of the status of Indians in present-day North America.
ANT 230 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
This course explores the ways in which biology, the environment and culture come together to form the human condition. Topics include human genetics, human evolution, primate behavior, contemporary human variation and applied biological anthropology, including forensics, child growth and human nutrition. This course includes a laboratory component.
ANT 240 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
Introduces the theories, techniques, and strategies used by archaeologists to recover and interpret information about past cultures.
ANT 241 ORIGINS OF OLD WORLD CIVILIZATION. (3)
A survey of cultural developments in the Old World from the earliest times to the beginning stages of civilization.
ANT 242 ORIGINS OF NEW WORLD CIVILIZATION. (3)
Survey of the origins and growth of ancient peoples of the Americas as revealed by archaeological data.
ANT 245 FOOD CULTURE AND SOCIETY. (3)
This course is designed for students in anthropology, food and nutrition, agriculture and environmental studies. It explores food in terms of human food systems. Human food systems include the knowledge, values, and practices used to produce, distribute, process, exchange and consume food. These are embedded in culture and operate within societies. Thus, why we eat, what we eat, when, where and with whom we eat, how and where we obtain our food, how we prepare it, and distribute it in specific ways may vary as a function of the culture in which we live, our place of residence and our location within society. We will explore these issues through the lectures, readings, videos and discussions to gain a better understanding of the complexity of food-related behaviors among people around the world.
ANT 301 HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY. (3)
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the undergraduate student with the history of the development of anthropological ideas from their precursors in thought about human nature and behavior beginning with ethnographic and philosophical literature from Greek and Roman civilization, and ending with discussion of current emphases in anthropological theory. The course will provide anthropology majors with the foundations they need to master this area of disciplinary knowledge. Prereq: ANT 220.
ANT 320 ANDEAN CIVILIZATION. (3)
A study of the Inca and other pre-Hispanic civilizations of highland South America in terms of their origins, their development, and their material, social, and intellectual achievements.
#ANT 321 INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE
CULTURE, MEIJI (1868) TO PRESENT. (3)
General introduction to Japanese culture from Meiji Restoration (1868) to the present, focusing mainly on the literary arts, but also including film, architecture and the fine arts. (Same as JPN 321.)
ANT 322 AZTEC AND MAYA CIVILIZATION. (3)
The course provides a study of the Aztec, Maya and related cultures of the New World. It provides a detailed discussion of pre-Columbian subsistence practices, economy, religion and politics by tracing the development of Mesoamerican civilization from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest.
ANT 323 PEOPLES OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS. (3)
A consideration of the various cultures of the Pacific Islands. Attention will be given to both traditional cultural features and the responses of contemporary Pacific societies to economic, political, and social influences from industrialized countries. Prereq: ANT 101, 220.
ANT 324 CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN CULTURES. (3)
This course is a detailed survey of societies and cultures of contemporary Latin America, utilizing contributions from anthropological research. Prereq: Introductory social science course.
¶ ANT 325 PEOPLES OF INNER ASIA.
¶ ANT 326 PEOPLES OF EAST ASIA.
ANT 327 CULTURE AND SOCIETIES OF INDIA. (3)
Considers the content and interrelationships between India's religious and philosophical tradition and the structure and organization of rural village life in historic, demographic and geographic context.
ANT 332 HUMAN EVOLUTION. (3)
Basic concepts and theory of evolution will be reviewed and applied to the study of fossil humans. The evidence for the evolution of humans and their primate relatives will be studied, with attention paid to alternate interpretations of the data. Prereq: ANT 230 or BIO 150.
ANT 333 CONTEMPORARY HUMAN VARIATION. (3)
This course focuses on human variation resulting from adaptation to a wide range of environments and the stresses inherent in each. It explores how humans respond/have responded to natural stresses, e.g., cold, heat, aridity and altitude, and human-made stresses, e.g., poverty, malnutrition and chemical pollution. Prereq: ANT 230.
ANT 340 DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
IN THE THIRD WORLD. (3)
This course introduces the student to how anthropologists approach the study and practice of economic development. It explores cross-culturally how local populations have responded to development; the different topics of development anthropology, such as agriculture and rural development; and the ways anthropological knowledge is applied in addressing development problems.
ANT 342 NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
This course focuses on the origin and growth of prehistoric American Indian cultures north of Mexico as revealed by archaeological data. Prereq: ANT 240 or permission of instructor.
ANT 350 TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (Subtitle required). (3)
Discussion, reading and writing focusing on specific topics in anthropology. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitle. Prereq: ANT 220 and ANT 230, or consent of instructor.
#ANT 375 ECOLOGY AND SOCIAL PRACTICE. (3)
This course provides a broad survey of theoretical and historical issues in the link between humans and their environment. Throughout the semester, students will read about and discuss the many ways humans interact with their physical surroundings. Students will examine human cultural adaptation to different ecological settings, with an overall concern of finding general principles that apply to the many human lifestyles on the planet.
ANT 399 FIELD BASED/COMMUNITY
BASED EDUCATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (1-15)
A community-based or field-based experience in Anthropology under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits. Pass-fail only. Prereq: Permission of instructor and departmental chairperson; completion of departmental learning agreement.
ANT 401 GENDER ROLES IN CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE. (3)
Explores the theoretical and substantive basis for contemporary thinking about gender from an anthropological perspective. Gender content is explored in several cultures representing all levels of sociocultural complexity. Prereq: ANT 220 or consent of instructor.
ANT 425 DIMENSIONS OF AGING. (3)
Analysis of demographic and institutional patterns, social roles, psychological and physiological changes, and social policies and programs associated with aging. Prereq: Six hours of social science or permission of instructor. (Same as SOC/PSY 425.)
¶ ANT 428G CONTEMPORARY CULTURES AND SOCIETIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.
ANT 429 SURVEY OF MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
This course provides a survey of health, disease, and healing in non-Western and Western societies. An examination of major theoretical perspectives in medical anthropology. Prereq: Nine hours of anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 431G CULTURES AND SOCIETIES OF
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. (3)
A survey of indigenous societies and cultures of Africa south of the Sahara, with special attention to their adaptation of colonialism and post-colonial national development. Prereq: ANT 220, or consent of instructor. (Same as AAS 431G.)
ANT 433 SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. (3)
This course provides an overview of how anthropologists approach the study of social organization. The class will provide historical and conceptual background to the study of social organization, and explore a range of organizational forms from rural households to complex communities. Prereq: ANT 220 or consent of instructor.
#ANT 435 CULTURES AND POLITICS
OF REPRODUCTION. (3)
This course takes a cross-cultural approach to understanding the ways reproduction and associated phenomena (such as family formations and the social use of technologies) comprise arenas where social relations become created and challenged. Ethnographic case studies will explore cross-cultural constructions of the body (sexuality, anatomy and physiology), parenthood, and kinship relations; and students will examine the ways the state, social movements, legal/medical experts, and lay persons struggle to appropriate reproductive potentials for their own needs. Prereq: ANT 220 or WS 201 or permission of instructor.
#ANT 440 ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
ON CHILD GROWTH. (3)
This course examines basic concepts of child growth and development, the evolutionary pattern of human growth and comparative patterns of human growth across populations. Taking a biocultural approach, it explores the many influences that facilitate or constrain child growth, including poverty, gender ideology, nutrition, and illness, focusing especially on social inequality. Taking a child-centered approach, the course also focuses on the lives of children, how children cope with the circumstances of their lives, and the effect of those circumstances on their well-being. Prereq: ANT 230 and ANT 220 or equivalent, (with permission of instructor).
ANT 470G REGIONAL AMERICAN ETHNOGRAPHY. (3)
The ethnography of a selected North American or South American culture area or group. Both historical and contemporary cultures will be considered, e.g., Appalachia, Northwest Coast Indians, Urban American, etc. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: ANT 220, or consent of instructor.
ANT 490 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS. (3)
Introduction to anthropological research methodology and techniques in ethnology, biological anthropology and archaeology. Prereq: Anthropology major, or consent of instructor.
ANT 515 PHONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS. (3)
An investigation of speech-sounds and systems of speech-sounds. Articulatory phonetics, analysis of phonological systems, phonological theories. Includes fieldwork on the phonology of a non-Indo-European language; within a given academic year, the same language serves as the basis for fieldwork in ANT/ENG/LIN 515 and ANT/ENG/LIN 516. Prereq: ENG/LIN 211 or equivalent. (Same as ENG/LIN 515.)
ANT 516 GRAMMATICAL ANALYSIS. (3)
Emphasis on the systematic interrelationships of morphemes within words and sentences. Practical training in the writing of grammars and exposure to various theories of grammatical description. Includes fieldwork on the morphology and syntax of a non-Indo-European language; within a given academic year, the same language serves as the basis for fieldwork in ANT/ENG/LIN 515 and ANT/ENG/LIN 516. Prereq: ENG/LIN 211 or equivalent. (Same as ENG/LIN 516.)
ANT 519 HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS. (3)
Language change; reconstruction of linguistic systems, language classification; comparative linguistics; temporal, spatial, and social context of language change. Prereq: ANT 215, ENG/LIN 211, or ENG 414G; or equivalent. (Same as LIN 519.)
ANT 525 APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
Principles of policy research and intervention in cultural anthropology with attention to the theoretical and ethical basis of such research and intervention. Intervention techniques considered include research and development anthropology, action anthropology, community development, community advocacy anthropology and culture brokerage. Prereq: Nine hours of cultural anthropology or consent of instructor.
¶ ANT 526 PSYCHOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY.
¶ ANT 527 CHILDREN AND FAMILY IN APPALACHIA.
ANT 532 PRIVATE INTERESTS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN:
THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLITICS. (3)
The course examines political systems, process, and action in formal and informal arenas. Emphasis is put on cross-cultural variation, and evolutionary processes in political systems in contemporary as well as historical perspectives. Prereq: Nine hours of cultural anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 534 THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS:
A SOCIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION. (3)
A sociological interpretation of the Southern Appalachians, emphasizing the great diversity-- social, cultural, economic-- in the various parts of this area by study of the major institutions, value orientations, and social and cultural changes affecting both the whole area and its sections. Prereq: Six hours of social science or consent of instructor. (Same as SOC 534.)
ANT 538 BEYOND ECONOMICS, BEYOND GROWTH:
ANTHROPOLOGY'S CRITIQUE OF AN ANTI-SOCIAL "SCIENCE". (3)
History of the development of various theoretical approaches to the cross-cultural study of economic systems and inquiry into the relationships existing between economy and the other systems within a society. Prereq: Nine hours of cultural anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 539 AGING IN CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE. (3)
A systematic examination of the ways in which aging and the aged are dealt with in cultures around the world with an emphasis on non-western cultures. Comparative examination of theories of aging in developing and industrial societies. Prereq: Nine hours of cultural anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 541 ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY. (3)
Examines the concepts, aims and methodology of archaeology as a scientific discipline within the social sciences. Attention given to the basic principles and recent advances of archaeological fieldwork and post-field analysis. Prereq: ANT 240 and six hours of cultural anthropology or archaeology courses, or consent of instructor.
ANT 545 HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
Historical archaeology applies archaeological methods and techniques to the remains of societies having written histories. The course introduces students to the history and theoretical development of the discipline, and to the variety of the data sources used by historical archaeologists. Particular attention is given to the ways in which historical archaeologists use material culture to address research issues of interest in anthropology, history, and other relevant disciplines.
ANT 550 SYMBOLS AND CULTURE. (3)
Examines the way in which symbolic systems create the meanings through which we experience life. The course will explore symbols and symboling behavior from a humanistic perspective, and will present examples of non-Western symbolic systems. Prereq: ANT 220, or consent of instructor.
ANT 551 BIOARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
Human osteology (the study of the human skeletal system) within the context of anthropological archaeology. Identification of the bones of the human skeleton with additional information on growth and development, morphological variations, and skeletal responses to biophysical stress (malnutrition, disease, and physical activity patterns). The analysis of human remains from archaeological contexts will be covered in detail.
ANT 555 EASTERN NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
Detailed analysis of prehistoric cultures of eastern United States with emphasis on interpretation of prehistory in Ohio River Valley. Prereq: ANT 120, 121, and 442G or consent of instructor. Prereq: ANT 240 and six hours of archaeology or cultural anthropology, or consent of instructor.
ANT 580 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
Selected topics of theoretical or methodological importance in anthropology, with special attention to topics of contemporary relevance. Refer to Schedule of Classes for topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
ANT 581 INDEPENDENT WORK IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (1-4)
May be repeated three times to a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: Major and a standing of 3.0 in the department.
ANT 582 SENIOR INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR. (3)
Seminar focusing on current issues in anthropology. Purpose is to provide a format in which advanced undergraduates can integrate knowledge acquired in previous anthropological course work and evaluate the contribution of the different anthropological subdisciplines to understanding contemporary problems. Emphasis placed on oral and written communication. Prereq: Major in anthropology; senior standing.
ANT 585 FIELD LABORATORY IN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH. (3-6)
Practical supervised training in-field in archaeological research methods and techniques, problem analysis, field laboratory procedures, recording methods. Laboratory, 20 to 40 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
ANT 600 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING ANTHROPOLOGY. (1)
Guided practical experience in teaching, supplemented with group discussions of teaching practice and selected reading on lecture technique, course development, test writing and other skills for participation in the professoriate. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Prereq: Graduate status in anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 601 THEORIES AND CONCEPTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
This course is an intensive examination of the theoretical perspective in anthropology. While attention will be given to the historical foundations of anthropological theory, emphasis will be placed on contemporary concerns in anthropology as illustrated through the contributions of selected theorists. Prereq: Admission to Graduate Program or approval of instructor.
ANT 602 SEMINAR IN CULTURE CHANGE. (3)
An in-depth discussion of the theory and method of the various approaches to the study of long-term culture change in past and present societies. This course stresses interdisciplinary problem-oriented research on a specific theme of culture change. Emphasis also is placed on the development of writing skills, oral presentations, professional standards or performance in research and communication, and critical thinking. Prereq: Admission to the Anthropology graduate program and ANT 601; consent of instructor.
ANT 603 HUMAN BIOLOGY IN CONTEXT
OF SOCIOCULTURAL CHANGE. (3)
This course explores the relationship between society, culture, and human biology. Its thematic focus will be how cultural ideologies and social organization play out with respect to the biology of human groups, both archaeological and contemporary populations. We will pay special attention to issues of class, gender and ethnicity and focus on demographic and health-related issues. Current issues in biological anthropology, including critical analysis of evolutionary/adaptation theory and the concept of "race" in contemporary human populations will also be addressed.
ANT 604 SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. (3)
This course begins with discussion of the major theoretical approaches to the study of social organization, and examines key concepts such as "time," kinship, and gender. A theme emphasized throughout the course is the inherent tension between individual behavior (agency) and social structure. Prereq: Admission into a graduate program in a social science discipline.
ANT 607 FOOD RELATED BEHAVIORS. (3)
This team-taught course will provide background in topics and methods in food related behaviors to students in Nutritional Sciences and other interested students. The course will follow a problem-based learning approach, and will consist of 3 out of 4 modules in any given year. The four modules will be Social and Cultural Perspectives on Food, Psychological Perspectives on Food and Food Behaviors, Challenges to Community Food Security, and International Issues in Nutrition. (Same as NFS 607, NS 607, BSC 607.)
ANT 620 TOPICS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION. (3)
An examination of a subset of evaluation methods, topics, and problems. An introductory course in the area with minimal emphasis on quantitative methods. The course is designed to: provide a perspective from which evaluation studies may be viewed; and, to provide experiences for those who will learn from or conduct evaluations. Prereq: Consent of instructor, and a basic course in statistics or research. (Same as EDP/EPE 620/SOC 622.)
ANT 621 ADVANCED TOPICS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION. (3)
An advanced course in evaluation methods and techniques with an emphasis on quantitative methodology. State of the art ideas and methods of conducting evaluation studies and analyzing data from those studies are presented. The course is designed primarily for those who are conducting or will conduct evaluation studies. Prereq: A basic course in statistics or its equivalent; EDP/EPE 620/SOC 622; and consent of instructor. (Same as EDP/EPE 621.)
ANT 637 SOCIOCULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (3)
Examination of social, cultural and economic conditions in lesser developed countries. Discussion of the various socioeconomic and cultural theories of change and developments, and of alternative policies for the world of the future. Considers the possible roles for social scientists in policy formulation and application. Prereq: Six graduate credits in social sciences or consent of instructor. (Same as SOC 637.)
ANT 640 SCIENCE, AGRICULTURE, AND DEVELOPMENT. (3)
An in-depth examination of the interrelations between science, agriculture, and development. Both domestic and international issues are explored. Prereq: Graduate standing in the social or agricultural sciences. (Same as SOC 640.)
ANT 641 GENDER ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT. (3)
An examination of gender issues in domestic and international development. Prereq: Graduate standing in the social or agricultural sciences or permission of the instructor. (Same as SOC 641).
*ANT 645 ANTHROPOLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY. (3)
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of epidemiology, as the methodological approach, which underlies biomedical research, and will examine the ways that the methodologies of anthropology and epidemiology complement each other in the study of health and disease. The course will examine the points of similarity between anthropology and epidemiology particularly as regards the importance of examining sociocultural phenomena in order to better understand the origins of disease. The course will explore the tensions between anthropology and epidemiology in matters of methodology, exemplified by the debate over quantitative vs. qualitative approaches, as well as theoretical perspective. Prereq: Permission of instructor. (Same as BSC 645.)
ANT 646 GLOBAL HEALTH: PEOPLE,
INSTITUTIONS AND CHANGE. (3)
This course presents anthropological studies of health in an international context, attending to ways in which anthropological study can contribute to identification of issues relevant to health and development. It will have a dual focus. First, it will deprivilege western concepts and explore both indigenous and biomedical accounts of health. Topics may include culturally-defined syndromes, international medicines and health, and illness and body from an international, ethnographic perspective. Second, the course will explore the culture of international health agencies, e.g., WHO, UNICEF, etc. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
ANT 650 THEORY IN ARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
This seminar examines the development of archaeological theory with specific emphasis on the discipline of anthropological archaeology in the New World. Particular schools and trends in contemporary archaeological theory are discussed in detail. Prereq: ANT 541 or consent of instructor.
ANT 651 ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS. (3)
This course examines the manipulations of archaeological data that follow fieldwork. These procedures, usually consisting of data processing and classification, are often undertaken in the field as data are being gathered. Data organization and analysis are the basic goals of this course. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: ANT 541 or consent of instructor.
ANT 652 DEMOGRAPHIC ARCHAEOLOGY. (3)
A seminar which examines the theory and methodology used by archaeologists to study population aggregates ranging from individual households to regional populations. Particular emphasis given to theoretical perspectives which integrate ecological, social and spatial analyses of population data. Prereq: ANT 541 or consent of instructor.
ANT 653 PREHISTORIC ECONOMICS. (3)
This seminar examines the theory and methodology used by archaeologists to study and reconstruct the economic structure of past societies. Discussion examines forms of subsistence and craft production and systems of resource distribution and exchange. Prereq: ANT 541 or consent of instructor.
¶ ANT 654 ARCHAEOLOGY OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS.
ANT 660 ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH METHODS. (3)
Cultural anthropology research techniques including key informant and ethnosemantic interviewing, participant observation, field note preparation and coding, survey methods, photography, mapping, rapid assessment procedures and other specialized techniques are discussed and practiced. Ethical responsibilities of anthropologists reviewed. Prereq: Major or graduate standing in a social science, or consent of instructor.
ANT 661 ETHNOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS. (3)
A practical, learning-by-doing approach to the analysis of qualitative and quantitative ethnographic data. Students will work with ethnographic field notes, life histories, ethnographic survey data, and other results of field research. Prereq: ANT 660 and a statistics course.
ANT 662 RESEARCH DESIGN. (3)
Seminar discussion and guided individual student research covering the relationship between theory, methods, and reality; how to better design anthropological inquiry. Prereq: One year of graduate work in a behavioral science field and consent of instructor.
ANT 664 CULTURAL ISSUES IN MENTAL ILLNESS. (3)
An in-depth discussion of theory and method of the various approaches to cultural and social factors in the etiology, distribution, and treatment of mental illness. Data from non-Western and Western cultures are examined. Prereq: Enrollment in graduate program in anthropology, sociology, psychology, educational and counseling psychology, or consent of instructor. (Same as BSC/PSY 664.)
ANT 684 FARMING SYSTEMS RESEARCH METHODS. (3)
A critical analysis of the concepts, methods, and practices of farming systems research. Design and carry out an FSR project. Prereq: Graduate standing in the social or agricultural sciences. (Same as SOC 684.)
ANT 691 CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CLERKSHIP. (1-3)
Practical experience in aspects of the cultural resource management process are provided through a one-semester rotation of work in the Office of State Archaeology (OSA), Museum of Anthropology (UKMA), and the program for Cultural Resource Assessment (PCRA). Students are assigned tasks at each work assignment rotation during the semester and are evaluated on the basis of work performance and a journal summary of this experience by a committee of their supervisors. Prereq: Graduate standing in anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 725 SEMINAR IN APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
Seminar discussion and individual or group research in the applications of social anthropology theory and methods to the solution of institutional, community, regional or national problems. Attention will be given to ethics, to the role attributes of the applied anthropologist, and to the history of applied anthropology. Prereq: ANT 601 or consent of instructor.
ANT 731 SEMINAR IN SOCIAL
AND POLITICAL DYNAMICS. (3)
Theoretical frameworks for the analysis of political systems and processes. The seminar explores politics as action and systemic process in contemporary, prehistoric, and historical contexts. Students are expected to formulate research questions and discuss current theory in a critical fashion. Prereq: ANT 601 and 602 or consent of instructor.
ANT 732 SEMINAR IN ECOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
A study of interrelationship among populations, organization, environment, technology and symbols. The course focuses on recent anthropological contributions to the understanding of ecological relationships both now and in the past, including how people exploit the environment and how resource exploitation results in environmental change. Prereq: Completion of ANT 601 and ANT 602 or consent of instructor.
ANT 733 SEMINAR IN SYMBOLS AND MEANING. (3)
Seminar in the development of anthropological approaches to cultural meaning in actions, thought, and language from the 1960s. Includes the social structural approach to symbolism and ritual, cognitive approaches to meaning, the anthropology of experience and expression, interpretive and post-modern approaches, and topical applications of these approaches. Prereq: ANT 601 and 602 or consent of instructor.
ANT 734 SEMINAR IN ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
Theoretical frameworks for the analysis of economic systems and processes. The seminar explores the interaction between economic phenomena and other aspects of social and political organization both as action, structure, and systemic process in contemporary, prehistoric, and historical contexts. Students are expected to formulate research questions and discuss current theory in a critical fashion. Prereq: ANT 601 and 602 (ANT 538 is recommended) or consent of instructor.
ANT 735 SEMINAR IN PRACTICE AND ACTION. (3)
Comparative analysis of various modes of social action including action research, advocacy, cultural action, and participatory action research. Foundations in social theory considered. Prereq: Admission to graduate program in anthropology or consent of instructor.
ANT 736 CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT. (3)
This seminar explores the interrelationships between social processes, development and the environment. It provides the graduate student with the necessary theoretical and analytical tools to examine the social and cultural processes of environmental degradation and change. Topics include political ecology, health impacts of development, deforestation, resource tenure systems, environmental grassroots movements and large-scale development organizations. Prereq: Consent of instructor. (Same as SOC 737.)
ANT 748 MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCH. (0)
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters. Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed.
ANT 749 DISSERTATION RESEARCH. (0)
Half-time to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters. Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters of 769 residence credit following the successful completion of the qualifying exams.
ANT 750 GRADUATE FIELD STUDY IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (1-6)
Field research as part of a long-range anthropological research program for graduate interns training under direct faculty supervision. Provides student with experience conducting scientific research as research team member. Report required. Laboratory, three hours to full time. Prereq: Appropriate language fluency; preparatory area study plus consent of instructor.
ANT 765 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN
MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3)
(1) Advanced history and theory of medical anthropology; (2) research design, field work, analysis of data in medical anthropology. Prereq: Consent of instructor. (Same as BSC 765.)
ANT 766 GENDER, ETHNICITY AND HEALTH. (3)
This course will bring the anthropology of gender to the study of medical anthropology. We will examine the interconnections between gender, ethnicity, and class in relation to the greater and lesser likelihood of disease. We will explore differences in health in relation to the resources available and the treatment modalities called upon by people in different social locations within the United States, and internationally. We will also look at the symbolic importance given to different phenomena related to the body, disease, and healing. This course will draw heavily upon the ethnographic literature to develop conceptual accounts of gender, ethnicity, class, and health. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
ANT 767 PRACTICUM IN APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY. (1-6)
Practical field experience in which the student applies the theory and method of social anthropology to the solution of a problem defined by the student in consultation with a community or a public or private service agency. Required of all doctoral students in Applied Anthropology. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
ANT 768 RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR MASTER'S DEGREE. (1-6)
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
ANT 769 RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR DOCTOR'S DEGREE. (0-12)
May be repeated indefinitely.
ANT 770 TOPICAL SEMINAR: (Subtitle required). (3)
Intensive work in particular fields of anthropology. May be repeated four times. Prereq: Graduate standing.
ANT 774 FOOD AND FOOD SECURITY
IN A CHANGING WORLD. (3)
This cross-cultural seminar explores the biocultural interactions among food, human biology, and the social, cultural, political and economic factors that shape food-related behaviors and nutritional status of populations. Topics include the social role of food, food beliefs and ideology, the political economy of malnutrition, development strategies and food security, and methods in nutritional anthropology research. Readings and discussions are research focused and approach issues from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Prereq: ANT 601 or consent of instructor. (Same as BSC 774.)
ANT 776 SEMINAR IN DEPENDENCY BEHAVIOR. (3)
The course is designed to explore theories of dependency behavior by examining the concept of dependency as it can be applied to the study of various phenomena including alcohol use and abuse; dependence on other psychoactive substances; institutional dependency; dependency in work settings; and poverty and welfare. Prereq: Consent of instructor. (Same as SOC/PSY/BSC 776.)
ANT 790 RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (1-6)
Intensive study in the fields of physical anthropology, archaeology and ethnology with qualified staff members. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Admission into the graduate program.
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