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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of cultural anthropology as well as a discussion of the origins and development of several contemporary societies. Primary topics include: (a) social, political, and subsistence patterns; (b) intellectual technical, aesthetic, and cultural structures; and (c) this will further be used to study how the environmental, technological, economic core is related to all other aspects of any society including cultural, political, spiritual, or ideological. In addition, we will look at how societies are integrated into ever larger units of social relationships, particularly integration into a world market economy in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will demonstrate understanding of course content through written critiques and directed examinations. Lecture and small group discussions. (spring)
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics under faculty supervision, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: ANTH 105, c/i, and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
A survey of quantitative methods and tools used by various disciplines across the social and behavioral sciences and the humanities to investigate individuals, cultures, and societies. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding and comprehension of course content through course examinations, out-of-class writing assignments, and the critical application of course content to a student-selected problem. Lecture, small group discussions, and problem-solving. Prereq: completed Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Sciences requirements (7-8 credits) and MATH 131, or c/i. (fall)
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3.00 Credits
Directed research or study, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: ANTH 105, c/i, and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
This course will attempt to answer three questions: (1) what is the source of political ideas and political behavior; (2) which groups control the state institutions and which groups have the most influence on state policies; and (3) what role the state plays in society. The state has a central role in stabilizing society and which groups benefit most from this role will be a topic of investigation. Students will also look at political life and culture of all social classes. Students will demonstrate an understanding of course content through written critiques, inde-pendent investigations, and directed examinations. Lecture and small group discussions; extensive reading assignments. Prereq: SOC 115 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall/odd-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
The historical and cross-cultural study of life in a pluralistic society. The self-identity of people according to national and ethnic identities will be examined. Multicultural affairs and institutional equity and diversity are given special attention to align strengths with current and proposed diversity initiatives. Students will participate in supervised research and hands-on experience in institutional settings. Students will be assessed based on class discussions and research projects. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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3.00 Credits
This option is intended to provide students with an opportunity to incorporate an appropriate extended field experience into their academic program. Field placement options to include all facets of the helping professions. Prereq: ANTH 105 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, c/i, and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
Selected topics of interest, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: ANTH 105 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/ PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222. (on demand)
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics under faculty supervision, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/ PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, and c/i. (on demand)
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4.00 Credits
Cultural Ecology is the study of the interaction between culture and the larger environment. In the case of human beings much of their environ-mental interaction is learned behavior that has become part of their reserve of learned skills, technology, and other cultural responses. The focus of this class will be the relation between cultural behavior and environmental phenomena. Students will demonstrate the ability to critically analyze course content through written critiques, independent investigations, and directed examinations. Lecture and small group discussions. Prereq: SOC 115 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/ POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)
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