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An introduction to the peoples & cultures of South Asia (Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan). An examination in detail of issues that dominate the anthropological study of South Asia:caste, S. Asian religion family life, colonialism, communal violence, popular culture, & S. Asian diaspora. Material covered: religious texts, anthro. studies, movies, etc.
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Prehistoric cultures, as revealed by archaeological research. Life in the Stone Age. The origin and development of food production and the emergence of ancient civilizations. An introduction to archaeological methods and theory. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: A&S 105.
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Investigates the development of our species and the nature of biological variation within the human species. Examines such topics as evolutionary theory, the fossil evidence for human evolution, primate behavioral studies, the use of primates in research on human language use, human genetics, the relationship between environmental and physical appear- ance, the links between humans and disease, and the use of skeletal remains to learn about past and present populations and to solve crimes. Prerequisite: A&S 105.
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A study of Africa both from a historical and contemporary perspectives. Offers insights into Africa's political, soci- cultural and economic systems, population processes, the growing environmental problems facing the continent, and Africa's response to pressures for change. Also covers various policy issues designed to effect a development change for the African continent.
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Explores the interplay between human populations and their physical environment from a social science perspective. Examines ways in which the dynamics between populations processes and environmental resources determine prospects for economic development, urbanization, housing, food, literacy, quality of life for women, and household structure in a variety of countries. Environmental issues will include: desertification and deforestation, food and famine, grassroots environmental movements, eco-feminism, environmental racism and enviornmental regulations. Assesses policy responses to populations and environment. Prerequisite: A&S 101 or 105.
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No course description available.
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Civilizations of the ancient Olmec, Toltec, Aztec and Mayas. Life in rural and urban Mexico today. Mexico as a developing nation. Offered in alternate years Prerequisite: A&S 105.
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The historical and anthropological study of Native peoples of North America, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Topics include federal policy, political movements, gender, the construction of identities, and relationships between scholars and Native communities. Same as HIST 256. Prerequisite: A&S 101 or 105.
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Same as History 263.
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