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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
An examination of magic and religion in cultures of the world with an emphasis on recent works dealing with mysticism and the occult. (MC)
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This course presents a survey of the prehistoric human record throughout the world. It focuses upon the achievements of early and modern humans, world colonization events, and the development of complex societies.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Through films, lectures, and discussions, students explore the various ways that ethnographic film interprets the cultural environment and social interactions of small-scale cultures around the world. We will also discuss anthropological interpretations of how historically U.S. (American) culture has dealt with concepts of the ?other? and supernatural phenomena through film. (MC)
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An examination of Latin American cultures with an emphasis on pre-Columbian and contemporary indigenous peoples of Mexico. (MC)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
An examination of the prehistory and early cultures of the Greater Southwest from the first arrival of humans as early as 20,000 years ago to the coming of the Spaniards in the 16th century. The course covers several mammoth kill sites at the end of the Pleistocene; the emergence of Archaic hunters and gatherers and the appearance of agriculture about two thousand years ago, leading to the three major cultures in the southwest-the Mogollon, the Hohokam and the Anasazi, the last in multistoried pueblos and cliff dwellings. (MC) ( WI)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
A survey course describing the first appearance of humans about 2.5 million years ago in Africa, their way of life, early migration into Asia, and eventual expansion into Europe. The course covers the development of human society, with special attention to recent discoveries and dates, and their impact on the interpretation of early human societies.
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This course will present our current understanding of Texas archaeology. The environmental and social contexts of prehistoric, protohistoric, and historic records of Native American and Spanish occupations in Texas are discussed.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
A general introduction to the contemporary peoples and cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. Examines the social structure, economy, political systems, and religions of African cultures in the context of the radical economic and social transformations affecting the area. (MC) (WI)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course deals with contemporary societies from Morocco to Iran. It reviews geography and history of the Middle East and the various religions found there with an emphasis on Islam. The course describes various ethnic groups and their organization as nomad, village, or urban dwellers. The role of women in Middle East society is discussed. (MC)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
An examination of the history and culture of Mexican Americans with an emphasis on the analytical concepts of culture, race, class, and gender. Lectures, films, and selected readings (including chapters from anthropological and literary books and journals) will be used to portray the diversity of Mexican American experiences in this country. Topics include religion, politics, economy, identity politics, popular culture, sexuality, marriage and the family. (MC)
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