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  • ANT 314: Nat Peoples of the SW:Women

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course examines the native peoples of the American Southwest in terms of their prehistoric background, archaeological traditions, world view, cosmology, mythology, and the diversity of cultures during the historic period. Of particular interest for this course are those groups that are matriarchal, like the Hopi Indian. What kind of power did the women of that tribe possess Was it real or figurative This course will also examine women's narrative of the turbulent history of cultural contact between Indians and the Spanish and later, the Anglos. Offered periodically.
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  • ANT 321: Glbzatn,Gender & Femnst Anthrp

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This class will question the complexities of globalization, paying particular attention to gendered difference. After discussing major theoretical conceptualizations of globali- zation, we will move on to discuss specific issues, such as: feminization of poverty; global activism; structural adjustment; and neoliberalization. Fall semester of odd-numbered years.
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  • ANT 322: Comparative Minority Relatns

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The course examines, from a comparative perspective, the dynamics of minority relations in terms of race, color, class and ethnic identity with special emphasis on selected pluralistic societies. Spring semester of odd numbered year.
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  • ANT 330: Social & Cultural Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The course proposes to integrate theoretical perspectives in sociology and anthropology. Focus is upon problems and applications of theory-building. Several major classical and modern theories of society and culture will be analyzed, investigating both their substance and their methods of approach. Fall semester. The course proposes to integrate theoretical perspectives in sociology and anthropology. Focus is upon problems and applications of theory-building. Several major classical and modern theories of society and culture will be analyzed, investigating both their substance and their methods of approach. Alternate fall semesters.
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  • ANT 341: Cultural Resourse Mgt

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The course presents a broad overview of the subfield of archaeology called, Cultural Resource Management (CRM). This overview covers everything from federal and state legislation (Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island) to the relationship of anthropologists with Natve Americans. Offered periodically.
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  • ANT 350: Modern & Postmodern Socieities

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Using a comparative and historical perspective, this course examines the cultural and social differences between societies that are labeled "modern" and those that are "traditional." The course explores the development of the cultural and social form known as "modernity" in Western societies and its subsequent spread throughout large portions of the world. The course also looks at more contemporary changes taking place in Western societies, such as the movement towards a postmodern culture, globalization and the information revolution. Spring semester. Using a comparative and historical perspective, this course examines the cultural and social differences between societies that are labeled "modern" and those that are "traditional." The course explores the development of the cultural and social form known as "modernity" in Western societies and its subsequent spread throughout large portions of the world. The course also looks at more contemporary changes taking place in Western societies, such as the movement towards a postmodern culture, globalization and the information revolution. Spring semester. Prerequisite: ANT 100 or SOC 100.
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  • ANT 400: Advnced Topics In Anthropology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The content and credit hours of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the interests of the students and faculty. Aspects of anthropology not introduced, or not treated in depth, in other course of the major will be drawn from physical, cultural and archeological subfields of anthropology. Possible topics might include: Mesoamerican archaeology, non-human promate behavior, ritual and symbolism, or anthropology of dance. The course may be repeated for credit with different content and permission of the department. The department will determine the number of credits prior to the course offering. Offered periodically. The content and credit hours of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the interests of the students and faculty. Aspects of anthropology not introduced, or not treated in depth, in other courses of the major will be introduced and/or treated in depth. Offerings will be drawn from physical, cultural and archeological subfields of anthropology. Possible topics might include: Mesoamerican archaeology, non-human primate behavior, ritual and symbolism, or anthropology of dance. The course may be repeated for credit with different content and permission of the department. The department will determine the number of credits prior to the course offering. Offered periodically.
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  • ARB 101: Introductory Arabic I

    1.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A one semester course in audio-lingual Arabic. This beginning course teaches the alphabet, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as basic grammatical concepts. It also offers elements of culture. Video and audio are used.
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  • ARB 102: Introductory Arabic II

    1.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A one semester course in audio-lingual Arabic. This advanced beginning course will continue to teach the students speaking, reading, and writing, and more advanced grammatical concepts. Video and audio are used.
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  • ART 105: Studio Art

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course, designated specifically for non-art majors, presents an introduction to the various components of studio experiences in the visual arts: drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Students will utilize a variety of art media basic to each discipline. Slide lectures and individual/class critiques will be given.
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