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  • ANT 340: Theoretical Foundations Anthropology/Sociology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This multicultural course provides an introduction to various theoretical foundations in Sociology and Anthropology. Students trace the evolution of social thought aimed at understanding societies and cultures within both disciplines. Students study both classical and contemporary theory and learn how to apply these concepts toward understanding contemporary issues in society. Theorists include: Addams, Benedict, DuBois, Durkheim, Foucault, Marx, Smith, and Weber. Prerequisite(s): ANT 101S and ANT 103S and SOC 101S or permission of instructor. Once a year. CCP Credit: 4
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  • ANT 360: Peasant Societies

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    Anthropological definitions of peasants include the vast majority of the people living on earth today. Peasants are defined as small scale farmers who provide subsistence agriculture for themselves and their families, are political underdogs, employ animal husbandry, and are characterized by a moral economy. This course will investigate the changing nature of peasants in the contemporary world and focus on migration, return migration, urbanization, farming practices, horticulture and intensive agriculture. This will be a writing intensive class. Students should pick a peasant society and plan to research this society throughout the course of the semester. The course will culminate with a larger research project and term paper. (Pass/Fail option) Prerequisite(s): ANT 103S and two 200 level ANT courses or by permission of the instructor. Once a Year. Credit: 4
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  • ANT 377: Special Topics in Anthropology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course offers an in-depth exploration of a specialized topic in anthropology that is not offered in the usual anthropology curriculum. This course may offer a subject matter that is completely new or will serve as a continuation of a topic taught at the 200 level. These topics include but are not limited to the Ethnography of Maine's People, Peasants and Small Scale Agriculture, Rural Maine Service Learning or Paleoanthropology. (Pass/Fail option) Prerequisite(s): ANT 101S and ANT 103S and SOC 101S or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4
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  • ANT 380: Medieval Society,Structure and Institution

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    History, archaeology, in combination with the methods of comparative anthropology are employed to acquaint the student with the social history and institutions of European society during the Middle Ages. Aspects of both popular and aristocratic culture are examined along with the development of both Roman and Common Law. (Pass/Fail option) Prerequisite(s): ANT 101S or SOC 101S or permission of instructor. Every three years. CCP Credit: 4
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  • ANT 397: Independent Study in Anthropology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    The purpose of this course is to provide the exceptional student with an opportunity to explore specialized topics within the discipline of anthropology. Students are required to be involved in the design of the course; submitting in writing a detailed outline of their course of study to the instructor they are working with prior to registering for the course. Students require permission by the instructor to enroll in the course. Prerequisite(s): ANT 101S, ANT 103S and permission of the instructor. Every semester. CCP Credit: 4
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  • ANT 400: Internship

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    Internships allow students to gain direct experience in areas that are relevant to their fields of study. Students work directly with faculty to determine which organization to work with as well as to determine what project(s) the student may do that is relevant to the internship. Internships must be approved by this faculty member as well as the site where students are performing their internship prior to registration. Students are strongly encouraged to establish these relationships at least one semester prior to enrolling in the internship. (Pass/Fail option) Prerequisite(s): ANT 101S, ANT 103S and permission of instructor. Every semester. CCP Credit: 4
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  • ANT 460: Independent Research in Anthropology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for advanced students seeking additional experience performing directed research. Students work individually with instructors on projects driven by the student's interests or as part of larger on-going projects that the instructor is involved in. This course is particularly useful for students interested in attending graduate school. (Pass/Fail option) Prerequisite(s): ANT 103S, SOC 360 and permission of instructor. SOC 340 is highly recommended. Every semester. Credit: 4
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  • ANT 480: Senior Seminar/Capstone in Anthropology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    This course is designed to be a culminating experience for students with a Sociology/Anthropology major. This seminar asks students to build upon previous work in both disciplines, by conducting a research project of their own choosing. Students are also able to focus their research within a particular discipline or subfield of Anthropology. Students work independently but discuss their work with one another, examining the process of research and their progress as a whole. Prerequisite(s): ANT 102S, SOC 340, SOC 360 and permission of instructor. Once a Year. CCP Credit: 4
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  • ARH 114A: Ancient Through Medieval Art

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    Art and architecture from the ancient through medieval periods with emphasis on political, social and cultural context. Areas of study include the Paleolithic, ancient Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt, the Aegean and Greece, Rome and early and medieval Christian imagery and architecture. Every year. Credit: 4
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  • ARH 116A: Renaissance to Modern

    4.00 Credits
    University of Maine at Farmington

    Art and architecture from the Renaissance to the Modern with emphasis on the political, social and cultural context. Areas of study include the Italian and Northern Renaissance and Baroque through the rise of Romanticism after the French Revolution. Every year. Credit: 4
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