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4.00 Credits
The medical systems of indigenous peoples are analyzed cross-culturally from the perspectives of epidemiology, symbolism, history and political economy. Topics will include the development of medical anthropology, the medical traditions of Ayurvedic, humoral, shamanic and biomedical practitioners, theories of cause and cure, and applied practice. This course is recommended for pre-health and social science majors. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
In this course we examine gendered aspects of cosmologies and language; gender roles; sexuality and sexual identities; women's rights; and political power resistance in past and current Native societies throughout the Americas. When possible, Native American students will serve as collaborators and teaching assistants, and Native guest speakers will provide a key component to the course. Credits: 3 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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3.00 Credits
A detailed study of the human skeleton provides the basis for learning techniques used in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. Age at death, sex, ancestry, stature, taphonomy and pathology are explored through lecture and hands-on activities. Specific applications of these techniques to forensic and archaeological contexts are presented, including forensic cases, mass disasters, human rights issues, repatriation, paleodemography and paleopathology. Prerequisites: ANTH 236 OR ANTH 241 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines in depth the current ethical issues confronting anthropologists and those whose heritage they study. The legal foundations of these issues are studied in detail to prepare students for an understanding of the tenets of heritage resource management and conservation and the manner in which these fields relate to interpreting the cultural identity of traditional societies. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the relationship between language and culture. Attention will be paid to a diversity of human communicative behavior, both spoken and unspoken, with a focus upon aspects of communication as the structural properties of language, cross-culturalvariations in language use, the contextualization of meaning, and how language is affected by such variables as gender identity and group affiliation. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
Examines behavioral similarities and differences of non-human primates in their natural habitats. Various topics will focus on different species and the specific threats posed to them and to their habitats; the research and mitigation strategies of various primatologists and conservationists; and proto linguistic and other behaviors that help us better understand human evolution. Credits: 3 Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different. Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a comparative overview of selected American Indian cultures of the American Southwest in terms of their history, social organization, belief systems, oral traditions, political economy and responses to change as they intersect with non- Indian peoples. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a genealogical and critical look at the major philosophical, historical and scientific elements that have contributed to anthropological thought and practice - both archaeological and ethnological - since the early 19th century. Although this course is specifically required for the anthropology major, it is recommended for any student interested in the development of social scientific thought and the ways it plays out in students' own intellectual autobiographiesPrerequisites: ANTH 201 OR ANTH 210 OR ANTH 236 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the various genres of writing for an anthropological and broader social scientific audience. Thematically structured and directed readings, library research, discussion, thesis formulation, evidence evaluation, composition, and critique are emphasized. Students will write book reviews, problem-oriented essays, and grant proposals. Prerequisites: CO1 course, Anth 201 and Anth 210 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the wide range of anthropological research methods. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to data collection and analysis will be investigated and students will use these techniques to develop and implement an original research project. Prerequisites: Anth 201 and Anth 210 and Anth 236 and (Math 105 or Math 110 or Math Placement Score MA121). Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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