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3130. African American Anthropology. 3 hours. This class develops a double consciousness, of knowledge of African American (or Black) culture in the United States, the impact of Blacks on mainstream American culture, and vice versa. It covers the role of U.S. history, politics and economics as having shaped and been shaped by the presence of people of African descent on this continent and in this hemisphere, including historical roots, classic literature, religion, social structural aspects of African-American culture, oral traditions, identity, and representation.
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3140. Latinos in the U.S. 3 hours. Uses identity and resistance theories to explore the various constructions of Latin@ race, ethnicity, and identity, and the social and political implications of being Latin@ today. Explores the ways in which Latin@s have been excluded from the national imaginary while maintaining and transforming their own cultural identity. We will see how this process of marginalization has deeply changed the racial and cultural landscape for Latin@s and non-Latin@s.
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3200. Latin America. 3 hours. The indigenous, colonial, and mestizo cultures of Latin American from prehistoric, historic, and contemporary perspectives. The dominant culture groups that have comprised this region, and specific issues of conquest and colonialism, neo-colonialism, the role of religion, peasants and social movements, and migration.
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3.00 Credits
3210. Meso America. 3 hours. The indigenous, colonial, and mestizaje cultures of Middle America to prehistoric to contemporary times. Beginning with the peopling of the Americas and concluding with a review of current issues and politics, students will explore the dominant culture groups that have comprised this region, and specific issues of colonialism, imperialism, neo-colonialism, syncretized Catholicism, peasant rebellions, migration, and globalization.
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3220. Mayan Culture. 3 hours. Holistic understanding of the ancient Maya civilization, illuminating crucial economic, political, and ideological contemporary processes; exploring the analysis of intriguing symbolism embedded in ancient Maya culture ; and understanding colonial and current Maya rebellions.
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3300. People and Cultures of the Pacific. 3 hours. Survey of the diverse cultures and traditions of the Pacific, each with its own unique style and history covering thousands of years. The course explores geography, politics, history, ethnography and economics of many cultural groups in the region, from the discovery of these islands to the present.
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3331. Forensic Anthropology. 3 hours. This course is part of a 2 semester survey of the various forensic sciences with emphasis on direct examination of human remains and directly related biological evidence: e.g. anthropology, pathology, odontology. Students learn how cases arise; i.e. how remains are located, recovered, and processed. Supporting biological, clinical, and physical sciences will also be covered; e.g. toxicology, entomoloIgy, DNA science, forensic geology/palynology, and remote sensing. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Same as BIOL 3331.
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3400. Peoples and Cultures of Africa. 3 hours. The diversity of African people and culture through a variety of sources - ethnographies, films, literature, and narratives. The reality of life in contemporary Africa as well as the way it has been portrayed by anthropologists, explorers, historians, and the media. Looks in detail at the continent's rich geography, environment, history, politics, religion, economics, and ethnicities, as well as the challenges that current events in Africa pose for the rest of the world.
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3500. Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East. 3 hours. The prehistory, history, and contemporary situation of one of the most unusual areas of cultural diversity and human adaptation in the world. Special attention is given to the Colonial and religious history of the area that underlies much of its current problems. Its unique role in the developing world economic system will be addressed, as well as those current phenomenon which make it such a volatile area.
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3600. People and Cultures of Europe. 3 hours. Investigation of the myriad peoples of Europe within the context of the impact of broader trends and institutional frameworks. Micro and macro-level analyses to understand a wide range of issues of both historical and contemporary importance.
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