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This course focuses on two current controversies in anthropology in order to understand how controversies develop, how to evaluate various positions in a controversy, and the grounds for taking a stand in a controversy. It will also introduce some basic concepts and methods of anthropological research. This course may be counted toward the Anthropology major. PREREQUISITES: English 101, 102, and a G100 course or 30 transfer Credits. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits.
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The defeat of the Aztec Empire by a small band of Spanish soldiers led by Hernán Cortés permanently changed the way Europeans understood the world, at the same time that it subjugated Mexico's indigenous population to the institutions of colonial rule. Both sides of this important cultural encounter will be studied through a close examination of the narratives about the conquest written a few days or a few decades from the events themselves. The course may be counted toward the Anthropology major and the Latin American Studies Program. PREREQUISITES: English 101, 102, and a G100 course or 30 transfer Credits. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits.
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This course will examine a number of African-derived religious movements from the Caribbean region. The course will focus on the Santeria tradition of Cuba, the Rastafarian movement of Jamaica, and the Vodou religion of Haiti, with an emphasis on the historical and political background of these modern, diasporic religious movements. The class will use ethnographic, historical, musical, and literary sources to investigate the rituals and beliefs associated with each of these traditions. This course may be counted toward the Anthropology major. PREREQUISITES: English 101, 102, and a G100 course or 30 transfer Credits. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits.
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This Intermediate Seminar will focus on the rise and fall of the Maya civilization in Central America. We will consider their origins, political, economic, and social organization, religion and ideology, their eventual "collapse", as well as the contemporary Maya. Discussions will include the latest theories and controversies in Maya studies. This course may be counted toward the Anthropology major. PREREQUISITES: English 101, 102, and a G100 course or 30 transfer Credits. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits.
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An intermediate Seminar focused on critically exploring the myths, mysteries, frauds, and fantasies surrounding archaeology. Topics include sunken continents, aliens, early visits to the Americas, archaeoastronomy, psychic methods, and New Age religion. The goal is to examine diverse claims about the past, good and bad uses of archaeological evidence, and the persistence of popular misconceptions about archaeology and history. This course may be counted toward the Anthropology major. PREREQUISITES: English 101, 102, and a G100 course or 30 transfer Credits. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits.
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The study of special topics in anthropology. Consult department's description of current offerings to find out about the topics being explored this semester. May be repeated for credit. PREREQUISITE: Varies with topic; usually the appropriate introductory-level anthropology course (Anth 105, 106, or 107) or permission of instructor. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge, or very limited knowledge of the Arabic language. Arabic 101 will be divided in two parts. The first part focuses on learning the script, sound and writing systems in Arabic based on the Alif Baa book. The second part of the course introduces the text Al-Kitaab fi Ta'allum al'Arabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic, Part One. Building upon the skills gained in the first part of the course, we will focus on developing the four communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). We will also immerse ourselves in Arabic language and culture through various activities. Course Attributes: World Language Distribution II Foreign Lang Distribution I 3 Lect Hrs, 2 Lab Hrs, 4 Credits.
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4.00 Credits
Arabic 102 is a continuation of Arabic 101. Our central tasks will be building vocabularies and mastering basic grammatical structures. We'll also stress training in reading and writing Arabic sentences and in enhancing spoken skills necessary for a variety of daily activities. As the course progresses, more emphasis will be placed on describing self, family members, career plans, and abstract matters like personal feelings and decisions. Course Attributes: World Language Distribution II Foreign Lang Distribution I 3 Lect Hrs, 2 Lab Hrs, 4 Credits.
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3.00 Credits
The course teaches students to begin to understand the processes of artistic creation. It enables the student to grasp the expressive content of works of art in a wide variety of media and to analyze how the artist creates his/her effect. It is not an historical survey. Through lectures, discussions, field trips, and museum visits, the student studies paintings, sculptures, and buildings; examples are chosen as often as possible from the Boston area. The course addresses such concepts as elements of composition, rhythm, symmetry, and space; and the possibilities of differing interpretations of subject matter. It offers a solid introduction to the arts by developing the student's ability to see and analyze forms as the result of aesthetic and interpretive decisions. (Course offered in CCDE.) Distribution I Area: The Arts. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
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3.00 Credits
The course offers an historical survey of art and architecture of the ancient world, giving particular emphasis to Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures. Students are also introduced to the arts in Medieval Europe, with a special focus on the Romanesque and Gothic styles. (Course offered in the fall only.) Distribution I Area: The Arts. Distribution II Area: The Arts. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
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