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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the variety of ways in which anthropology describes and interprets religious phenomena. Its focus is on the phenomenon of religion within the context of specific human social groups. P: So. stdg.
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Human societies interact with the natural environments in which they are embedded. An examination of the driving economic, political, cultural, and demographic forces that cause human modification of the natural world, the resulting social and environmental problems and public controversies. A focus on movements and policies related to environmental issues, and the prospects for the emergence of more enviromentally "sustainable" societies. P: So. stdg. or IC.
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3.00 Credits
This course utilizes anthropological perspectives in the study of Native American religion. The focus of the course is non-Western, non-proselytizing religions which are coterminous with local political or kinship based social groups. The course looks at the history of the study of Native religions, the nature of Native religions as understood by a variety of disciplines, and the contemporary critique of colonialism by Native peoples specifically in regard to intellectual colonialism of Native knowledge and the practical colonialism inherent in the imitation of Native religions by non-tribal members.
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3.00 Credits
Examines gender from a holistic perspective, including language, biology, cultural history, and socio-cultural variables. The course will examine gender in a wide variety of cultures. P: So. stdg.
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3.00 Credits
Will examine anthropology's role, as a profession, in dealing with contemporary human problems. This course will introduce students to key anthropological concepts, theories and research methods, and demonstrate the usefulness of these tools in identifying, assessing, and solving problems by using case studies. P: So. stdg.
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3.00 Credits
This course utilizes a variety of anthropological theories to explore human experiences of health, illness and healing. It examines how cultures both conceptualize illness and shape healing systems, studies adaptations between humans and pathogens, and considers how different social power relations affect disease patterns. The course also includes topics such as types of healers, diagnostic techniques, ritual and pharmacological therapies, spirit possession, and shamanism.
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3.00 Credits
Cultural epidemiology addresses the structural and cultural determinants of health, and integrates methods, theories, and debates in both epidemiology and medical anthropology responding to health needs on an international scale. The course introduces students to methods for health research, concepts of health and disease, and strategies to alleviate ill health.
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3.00 Credits
Omaha city government departments and other private and public agencies provide opportunities for semester-long participation in their regular operations. Academic coordination provided by a department faculty member. May be repeated for up to 6 hrs. 1C, 12L. P: Jr. stdg.; ANT major; IC; 2.5 QPA.
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3.00 Credits
Seminars offered on special topics related to anthropology. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated under different subtitles. P: Jr. stdg.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the multiple faceted experience of being a person of color, a specific gender, and immigrant in the United States. Institutional forces (economic, educational, familial, political, and social welfare) are examined that influence the structure and status of persons of color, immigrants and women and men. Emphasis is understanding the diversity of the United States and the connections between and among race, gender and class and their complexity. Ways to better understand and interact are presented in addition to ways to foster social change. P: Sr. stdg.
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