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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to current techniques, theories, and debates in ethnographic research and analysis through the use of ethnographies and related works. Critically examines the production of ethnographic knowledge in socio-cultural anthropology from historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisite: ANTH 2. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Survey of the native peoples of Southeast Asia (Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma and Singapore). Emphasis is on examining the forms of social and cultural pluralism in contemporary Southeast Asian societies. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the cultures of three Chinese societies (Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the People's Republic of China) in each of their unique historical contexts. A comparison and contrast of how these societies, though sharing a common cultural heritage, have had different paths of development in recent times. Aspects of culture examined include: the state and political institutions; religious systems; kinship and social organization; economic processes; and issues of regional integration, nationalism and transnationalism. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of cultural practices in different South Asian societies. Analyzes the impact of colonialism, post-colonialism and discourses of modernity on South Asian societies. Examines the process of state formation, nation-building, communal conflict, economic transformations and the politics of caste, gender and class in contemporary South Asia. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
World Prehistory and the Evolution of Modern Humanity. Introduction to the broad sweep of world prehistory, from the emergence of human culture through the development of domestication of plants and animals, and to the origins of complex societies. Included are major cultural developments on every continent, emphasizing similarities and differences in the nature and timing of key technological, cultural, and sociological changes. Methodologies for learning about the past, major archaeological discoveries, important personalities, and contributions to the modern world are discussed in the context of understanding the strengths and limitations of a scientific approach to human prehistory. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Provides students a hands-on, in-depth study of human osteology. Learn growth and development of the skeletal tissues and identification of the individual skeletal elements, and practice basic measurements, sexing and aging of skeletal material. A prerequisite for advanced techniques in forensic anthropology. Three-hour seminar; students will work with the department's osteological materials Prerequisite: ANTH 1 and ANTH 1A or BIO 22, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the field of human evolution from primate beginnings to modern humans. Emphasizes the interpretation of the fossil evidence and the major trends in hominid evolution, including the origins and relationships of the extinct forms of humans. Prerequisite: ANTH 1, ANTH 1A, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Covers the significant dental, skeletal, and soft-anatomical adaptations of the major living families and/or subfamilies within the Order Primates. In the process of surveying the adaptations, the student will become familiar with evolutionary theory, taxonomy, embryology, ecology, social systems, biomechanics, effects of size, and the functional morphology of the skeletal system in primates. Three-hour seminar, with some lecture and hands-on experience with skeletons and casts. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the genetic, ecological and social influences on non-human primate behavior from an evolutionary perspective; covers the major non-human primate groups, including their taxonomy, major adaptations, and their present geographic distribution. The history and development of primate behavior also will be considered with an emphasis on various models for interpreting behavior. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the development of method and theory in physical anthropology from its origins in zoology, anatomy, and medicine, to the various approaches currently used in the study of human biology and evolution. Concepts considered include the scientific method, modern genetics, evolutionary theory, the race concept and other approaches to explaining human variation, taxonomy and systematics, and macro-evolutionary models. Critical reading and analytical skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ANTH 1 and ANTH 1A. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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