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This is an introductory course in genetics, evolutionary theory and primatology. It includes the study of the primate fossil record, with primary emphasis on human evolution and human variation. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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(Same as ANTH 330.) This course will examine the cultural and historical context of the indigenous cultures of the Americas. In so doing, it will examine the concepts of individual and group human rights, sovereignty, democracy, and the environment. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
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The course provides an examination of the history of the depiction of American Indians in American theatrical films. Reading material informs an analysis of the role of the 19th century dime novel and American literature in creating characters, plots, and perspectives that become screenplays for motion pictures. The depiction of the "other" in film is an important aspect of the development of cultural perception and the construction of reality as expressed in art and media. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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(Same as ANTH 230.) Prerequisite, SOC 101 or 201. This course will examine the cultural and historical context of the indigenous cultures of the Americas. In so doing, it will examine the concepts of individual and group human rights, sovereignty, democracy, and the environment. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
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These courses are designed to give a more in-depth examination of the cultures of a given area of the world. Courses that cover different areas may be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
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Origins, archaeology, ethnology, and linguistic relationships of the Indians of North and Middle America. Mexican peasant culture and contemporary Indian problems are also explored.
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(Same as PCST 366) This course examines processes of conflict and social change in contemporary Latin America with a focus on patterns of domination and resistance. Integrating theory and case studies, the course explores colonial legacies; contested development models; revolutionary movements; gender, indigenous, and citizenship struggles; and the role of the U.S.
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Study of the geography, anthropology, and socioeconomic history of the Pacific Islands, a largely oceanic region characterized by diversity in the environment and culture. Colonial relationships and more recent political transformations are examined. Polynesian, Micronesian, Melanesian, and indigenous Australian peoples are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
CCaribbean History and Culture Prerequisite, ANTH 102, or SOC 101. This course is designed to explore some of the ideological and philosophical foundations that have shaped African-Caribbean thought. Through interdisciplinary, classical, and contemporary writings, and videos and class discussions, the course will examine ideological and philosophical issues related to colonialism, poverty, racial and cultural identity, religion, and political resistance.
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3.00 Credits
Students explore the artistic, political, folk, and scientific images of American Indians in literature, art, anthropology, film, and folklore. The accuracy or inaccuracy of these images will be examined along with reasons for their formation. The impact on popular culture and American Indian societies will be examined. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.
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