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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the biological nature of mankind. The evolution of human beings. An examination of speciation, race, and racial groups. The future evolution of humans. Cr. 3. Session Indicators (fall, spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the types of information that can be recovered from bones, including age, sex, size, pathology, diet, and demography as well as how this information can be utilized to obtain an integrated picture of an individual. The skills learned are applicable to forensic anthropology, archeology, human evolution and anatomy. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
Anthropological analysis of American society: marriage, descent, kinship organization, religion, social stratification, and economic basis of social structure. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the variations and diversities of living human groups. Social structure, religion, ecology, marriage, and personality variations of peoples of the world. Emphasis on preliterate cultures. Cr. 3. Session Indicators (fall, spring, summer)
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3.00 Credits
Intermediate survey of theories and problems in social and cultural anthropology. Historical development, methods of inquiry, focal problems, and contemporary theoretical perspectives. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to two representative groups of Plain People: Old Order (house) Amish and Old German Baptist Brethren. Topics include their beliefs and practices, societal structure, sense of community (in language, dress, architecture, transportation, schooling, demography), and the special problems that beset them as traditional societies in a technocratic age. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the vitality and diversity of African cultures today in communities ranging from town neighborhoods to remote villages and from desert to rainforest. Demonstrates the tenacity and creativity of human societies facing severe political, social, and ecological pressures, but also contributes new questions and answers to global debates about family values, ethnicity, terrorism, hunger, and economic growth. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the political, economic, ecological, religious, kinship, and warfare patterns of representative Native American groups before and at the time of European contact. Preparation for Course P: ANTH E105. Cr. 3. Notes Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys modern Indian groups, peasant societies, and problems of acculturation and urbanization in contemporary Mexico. Preparation for Course P: ANTH E105. Cr. 3. Notes Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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3.00 Credits
The cultural development and contemporary life of aboriginal societies in the tropical and marginal areas of the continent. Ethnic relationship and characteristics of major cultural groups are examined through detailed study of representative tribal units. Preparation for Course P: ANTH E105. Cr. 3. Notes Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
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