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3.00 Credits
3 credits A study of the ways of living of Native Americans, modes of livelihood, economics, social and political organization, art and religion. Traditional cultures and their development, the impact of Hispanic and Anglo society and current status and problems are considered. Emphasis will be on the peoples of North America. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits An investigation of the ways of life of historically recent and remote hunters and gatherers, with a focus on the !Kung of southern Africa. Through a case study of the !Kung this course addresses such crucial issues as whether hunters and gatherers lacked property and central authority, and maintained a society based upon sharing and the equal sta tus of all, including equality between men and women. The course ends with an analysis of the relevance of hunters or gatherers to our under standing of the nature of human evolution. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits Exposes the student to the differences, and similarities, of education, and socialization, worldwide. This course, aimed at students from a vari ety of disciplinary backgrounds, helps the student understand all of the various social phenomena-from gender issues, to ethnicity, race, and the family-which are reflected in the schools, and affected by them as well. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits Aging is a process experienced by all humans, but the world's cultures vary greatly in how they conceive of age and aging, and in their treatment of the elderly. This course will teach the student about the wide variety of cultural perspectives on aging. By learning how other cultures deal with age, the student will have a greater understanding of the aging process itself, and will learn alternate models for more humane treatment of the elderly. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits Survey of the culture of the peoples of Africa south of the Sahara. Modes of livelihood; economics, political, and social organization; art; lit erature; and religion. Emphasizes cultures in the period preceding the impact of Western culture. Considers colonial and post-colonial situa tions, as well as physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits An introduction to the theory and methods of field research in cultur al anthropology. Reading and analysis of ethnographies illustrative of dif ferent methodologies; supervised field work in local community settings. For the advanced student in Anthropology and related fields. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits An examination of food in human society. Topics may include: food production, exchange and consumption; food preferences and prohibi tions; food symbolism; cuisine; table manners; drinking; and food in America. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits A critical examination, using ethnographic case studies, of the ways of life in socially simple (so-called "primitive") societies and in thecountry side in more complex societies. The course will introduce students to the cultures of a wide variety of areas, such as the Americas, Africa, Oceania, and East Asia. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits Examines the origins and dynamics of social complexity. Topics cov ered include: colonialism, stratification, state formation and theories of the state, racism, ethnicity and ethnic identity, among others. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Offered: Upon request.
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3 credits Introduces the student to Chinese culture, by surveying the hallmarks of traditional Chinese culture-filial piety, arranged marriage, ancestor worship, and lineages- and such 20th century revolutionary experiences as mass struggle sessions and the cult of Mao. Offered: Upon request.
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