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This course will examine the definition of leadership as it relates to American Indian issues. Consideration will be given to the nuances of leadership by examining the social, cultural economic, and political situations that gave cause for particular individuals to assume roles of Indian ranks with those practiced by non-indian leaders. It will trace the evolving nature of leadership within tribal nations and American Indian communitites from past to present, as well as looking at Indian leadership roles in time of war and peace. Lives of the major characters of American Indian historical record will be reviewed, such as Geronimo, Crazy horse, Sitting Bull, Osceola, Tecumseh, Pontic, Black Hawk, Quannah Parker, and Captain Jack. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 326. 1 hr
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Examines in a comparative perspective the social, cultural and political framework of economic activities. Emphasis is placed on socioeconomic systems and the contradictions they generate. Crosslisted with ANTHRO 341R. Offered: Annually. 3 hrs
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A survey of emerging cultures and societies in Latin America; pre-history and geography; the Mayan, the Aztec and Incan civilizations; contemporary Indian, peasant and urban subcultures; the impact of forces such as migration, urbanization, peasant mobilization, and agrarian reform. Also offered as ANTHRO 343. 3 hrs
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This course will explore the cultures of African people and their descendents who settled in Europe, the Caribbean or the Americas due primarily to the impact of the Trans-Atlantic trade in human beings. The focus will be comparative, with emphasis on cultural adaptation, kinship systems, music and religion. 3 hrs
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This class will take a historical, sociological, and cultural approach to review how society at large views American Indians. The course will trace the origin and continued use of American Indian stereotyped views, and assess the sociological and psychological complications that result when judging Indians solely on stereotyped imagery. The course will review the histrical content of American Indian life as portrayed in early plays, films, and newspaper accounts and compare these stereotyped images with the reality of American Indian life by providing a depiction of a series of historical events that will offer a more balanced and accurate consideration for American Indian life past and present. Also cross listed as ANTHRO 324. 1 hr
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3.00 Credits
The course is an introduction to the study of the culture and societies of U.S. citizens and immigrants of Latin American heritage living in the U.S. The course emphasizes recent anthropological as well as historical and cultural studies. Topics covered:ethnohistory, and cultural diffusion over successive generations. 3 hrs
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This course examines the role of gendered work and consumption in global social change. Drawing from sociological perspectives on gender and work, this course foregrounds a global comparative analysis of societal development and working contexts, including tourism employment, sex work, domestic work, and agricultural, garment, and informatics production. Academic-service learning constitutes a primary course assignment. Offered: Winter 3 hrs
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an introduction to the histories of women in the U.S. from the 17th to the beginning of the 20th century. We will study colonial and US women of Native, Latino, European, African, and Asian descent, their contact with women (and men) of other ethnic groups, the political, economic, and legal changes affecting their lives, and the images they created of themselves and each other. Offered: Every Fall Semester 1 hr
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on contemporary women's lives and issues such as welfare and immigration, stereotypical imagery, and the pressure to put ethnic and/or class interests before gender concerns. We will study women of Native, African, European, Latin, Asian, and heterogeneous descent and the ethnic, economic, and legal forces shaping their lives. Offered: Every Fall 1 hr
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3.00 Credits
This class explores the realties of women's lives and the work that women contribute to all societies. Using an anthropological approach, we will explore women's productive work in gathering, horticulture, agriculture, and industrialization, women's reproductive work, as well as their work of status enhancement and caring. Highlighting the changes wrought by colonialism, we will also explore women's work, both voluntary and involuntary, in the global economy. Offered: Every Winter Semester 1 hr
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