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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits A survey of the island societies of the Pacific Ocean (Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia). The ancient sailing voyages of the first migrants, ecological and cultural adaptations, and modern social changes are studied in the context of developing anthropological theory. (This course is equivalent to SOC 3114. Students may receive credit for either ANT 3114 or SOC 3114. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: ANT 1001 or SOC 1005, and ENG 2100.
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3 hours; 3 credits This course is a survey of the sociopolitical, cultural, racial, and economic processes that have shaped the formation of modern Haiti. Particular focus will be on the role of St. Domingue in the emerging world capitalist economy during the 17th century, the Haitian Revolution, the U.S. occupation (1915-34), the Duvalier Regime (1956-86), and the socialand cultural institutions in contemporary Haiti. (This course is equivalent to SOC 3115 and BLS 3115. Students may receive credit for ANT 3115, SOC 3115, or BLS 3115. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: ANT 1001, SOC 1005, BLS 1019, HIS 2070, HIS 2090, or HSP 1003, and ENG 2100.
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3 hours; 3 credits The study and analysis of relations among ethnic groups in society from social-structural and social-psychological standpoints. Analysis of prejudice and discrimination and their consequences for both minority and majority group members. Theoretical, historical, and cross-cultural approaches. Exam - ination of social action programs in the United States and other nations. (This course is cross-listed as SOC 3125, BLS 3125, and HSP 3125. Students may receive credit for ANT 3125, SOC 3125, BLS 3125, or HSP 3125. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: ANT 1001 or SOC 1005, and ENG 2100.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course considers the approaches, units of study, and techniques of data collection appropriate to the investigation of large and heterogeneous populations from the anthropological perspective. The problems of urbanization in emerging nations, ethnic and cultural differences within the city, and poverty in the urban setting receive particular attention. Prerequisites: ANT 1001 or SOC 1005, and ENG 2100.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course examines power and conflict from an anthropological perspective. Focus will be on the state and nonstate societies, warfare, social control, and other political processes in a cross-cultural and historical framework. Prerequisites: ANT 1001 or SOC 1005, and ENG 2100.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course examines magic, witchcraft, and religion in a cross-cultural and historical framework. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of religion as symbolic thought and action in both Western and non-Western societies and to the connections between religion and power. (This course is equivalent to SOC 3165. Students may receive credit for either ANT 3165 or SOC 3165. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: ANT 1001 or SOC 1005, and ENG 2100.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course provides a broad-ranging examination of current world issues, events, problems, and conflicts viewed through the perspectives of cultural and social anthropology. Drawing upon traditional human concerns from a wide range of societies and cultures, this course provides new understandings of ethnic conflict and nationalism, population dynamics, migration, human rights, resource utilization and compe - tition, "cultural imperialism," and natural and social disasters,and will consider traditional human means of resolving these. Particular focus is placed on interpreting news accounts. Prerequisites: ENG 2150 and two 3000-level sociology or anthropology courses, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course helps students acquire the analytical tools needed to study the contribution of religious communities to the multifaceted landscape of New York City. Students will explore the definitions of religion, politics, power, and ritual, in conjunction with their study of myriad religious groups active in New York City. We will draw from the work of a variety of authors to construct a theoretical framework that will be applied by students as they conduct field work within a religious community in New York City. (This course is cross-listed as SOC 4050 and REL 4050. Students may receive credit for only one of these courses. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: ENG 2150 and two 3000-level sociology or anthropology courses, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course is an introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis used by sociologists and anthropologists as well as other social scientists. The course introduces the research process, examines the inter - play between methods and theory, and reviews research methods, including field work and ethnography, interviews and questionnaires, and secondary analysis. (This course is equivalent to SOC 4110. Students may receive credit for either ANT 4110 or SOC 4110. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: 12 credits at the 3000 level in ANT or SOC, and ENG 2100.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course focuses on the comparative study of human societies and cultures, with particular attention to the close study of individual societies and communities-that is, the classic anthropological method of ethnography. Emphasis is also given to integrating multiple aspects of human activity and thought, including cultural, social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical phenomena. Anthropological perspectives are applied to the understanding of such contemporary issues as international affairs, immigration, ethnic conflict, human rights, religious movements, health and illness, and economic development. Prerequisites: ENG 2150 and two 3000-level sociology or anthropology courses, or permission of the instructor.
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