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4.00 Credits
The contrast in Kenya's physical and human environment is addressed, between highland and lowland, cropland and rangeland, domestic livestock and wildlife, modern and traditional ways of life and land-use systems. The impact of the colonial regime on land ownership and resource use is studied with reference to certain ethnic groups. Responses to changing economic and political conditions in the postcolonial era are also discussed. Also offered as Environmental Studies 240 and through African Studies.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the position of women with reference to ethnic groups from different parts of Africa. Their significant role in food production and fuel wood and water collection creates a heavy labor burden for women with few ownership rights to land or livestock. Trends in colonial and post-colonial Africa provided education to some women but decreased property rights and increased their responsibilities. Through films and biographies, African women speak in their own words about the realities of their lives. Also offered through African Studies.
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4.00 Credits
People in different cultures perceive their environment in different ways and have bodies of systematic knowledge relating to land, water, soil, plants and animals upon which they base their use of these resources. This course attempts to show how indigenous people understand the interrelationship of the different elements of their environments and have used them for sustainable livelihood. The impact of Western knowledge systems and commercial interests on indigenous communities is discussed, with reference to African and American case studies. Also offered as Environmental Studies 255 and through African Studies and Native American Studies.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the richness and diversity of traditional Australian Aboriginal cultures from perspectives including archaeology, ecology, economics, social organization, politics, religion, gender relations and modern problems that come with urbanization, economic development and incorporation into an Anglo-European state system. The description and analysis of dominant Aboriginal themes are set within a broader framework of anthropological theory and inquiry through time. Students will learn about the nature of social and cultural forms as they are thought to have been prior to the European invasion and during colonization and how these have been adapted (or resisted adaptation) to the contemporary Australian socio-cultural system. Recommended for students applying to study in Australia.
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4.00 Credits
Ever notice that some people talk funny? Ever feel confused when someone thinks you talk funny, whether it be your accent, turn of phrase or word use? Why does everyone but you have an accent? And what's really wrong, with, like, saying "like" like that? Thicourse examines social and cultural aspects of language use, misuse and abuse, concentrating on issues such as ethnicity, social class, gender and power in language access and use patterns both across cultures and within the United States, and examines different genres of language performance (jokes, gossip, cursing behavior, proverbs, etc.) as linguistic vehicles of social control. Prerequisite: Anthropology 102 or 205 or permission of the instructor. Also offered through Global Studies.
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4.00 Credits
We think of archaeology as just the study of human prehistory, but society's attitudes toward the human past have changed a great deal over the years. When faced with wondrous yet puzzling archaeological remains that cover the globe, what were the reactions of scholars and laypeople 100 years ago? 500 years ago? 1000 years ago? This course traces the history of archaeological investigations, from its antiquarian "treasure hunt" origins toits modern incarnation as a systematic, scientific discipline. We examine how the practice of archaeology has been shaped by the social and political climates of different eras; explore the impact of changing notions toward historical time, human progress, and the "other"; and evaluate 21st-century theoretical and methodologicalapproaches to the practice of archaeology.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the integration of biological, ecological and cultural approaches to the identification of animal bones from archaeological sites, emphasizing the reconstruction of human diet and subsistence practices. Students learn the basic theoretical and methodological foundations of zooarchaeological analysis, focusing on mammal bones recovered from archaeological sites. The approach is lab-oriented, emphasizing learning techniques of analysis and interpreting bone assemblages. We will consider topics such as dietary reconstruction, butchery patterns, seasonality and taphonomy, as we analyze faunal assemblages from local archaeological sites and the New York State Museum. Prerequisite: Anthropology 101 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the rich South Asian past by examining the archaeology of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. A major goal is to understand the history of archaeological research in the region, from its colonial origins to its current controversial role in Indian religious politics. We investigate the earliest physical evidence for human settlement on the subcontinent, the origins of agriculture and urban life, and the growth of religions like Hinduism and Buddhism. A particular focus is the Indus Valley civilization - one of the earliest state-level societies in the world. Among other topics: the ancient maritime trade routes between South Asia and the Roman Empire; the medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagara; the position of archaeology in contemporary South Asian society.
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4.00 Credits
A seminar course in which individual participation, both in speech and in writing, is extremely important. We look at the past, present and future of pastoral nomads, with special reference to East Africa. Readings focus on how the women and men of these communities have defined themselves and how they have been perceived and defined by others. Evaluation of the ways pastoral communities are adapting to changing political, economic and social situations in East Africa allows us to consider the appropriateness of national policies of rangeland development and to recognize possible future trends in these areas. Also offered through African Studies.
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4.00 Credits
Physical, economic and cultural factors give rise to famines. Cultural factors include the ways different societies respond to food shortage and the role of cultural conflicts and misunderstandings in contributing to famine or preventing adequate response to food shortage. These issues are discussed as they relate to famines in Europe, Asia and Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries. Films and print media sources are used to evaluate the cultural image of famine prevalent in this society. Also offered through African Studies and Global Studies, and as Environmental Studies 343.
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