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3.00 Credits
A critical examination of the evolutionary reconstruction of human behavior from feminist perspectives. Using information from primate studies and anthropological ethnography, students investigate how assumptions about gender have shaped traditional observations and interpretations of archaeological remains. Feminist reconstructions of human prehistory are given close attention in an attempt to uncover a human past that incorporates women as active historical agents. Prerequisites: AN101 and 102 or permission of instructor. S. Bender
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the field of medical anthropology that introduces students to the crosscultural study of the body, health, disease, illness, suffering, and healing. The course examines several theoretical perspectives (ethnomedical, biocultural, interpretive, and political economic). Topics include birthing, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, death and dying, and other issues across the life cycle in diverse geographic settings. Prerequisite: AN101 and 270 or permission of instructor. M. Ennis-McMillan
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4.00 Credits
Examination of a theoretical or subject specialization (with a strong theoretical component) not available in existing course offerings. For example, the course may focus on the behavior of macaques or the anthropology of tourism. The course, in a different subject area, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The Department
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4.00 Credits
Examination of a theoretical or area specialization not available in existing course offerings. For example, the course may focus on zooarchaeology or lithic technology. The course, in a different subject area, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The Department
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3.00 Credits
Advanced readings in theoretical or applied anthropology, with special focus on current developments in the discipline. The course is designed as a capstone experience for senior anthropology majors. Prerequisite: AN270 or permission of instructor. The Department
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2.00 Credits
Individual project supervised by an appropriate faculty member. The experience is designed for highly motivated students who want the challenge of writing and revising a research paper on an advanced topic in anthropology. The course must be taken in conjunction with one of the project advisor's 300-level courses. In addition to completing all regular requirements for the 300-level course, students in AN369 will complete an analytical paper of greater depth and length than is typically required by the course. Permission to enroll must be obtained from an anthropology faculty member willing to serve as their project advisor. Students who wish to take this option for honors must submit a written proposal to the project advisor during the first weeks of class. Prerequisite: AN270 and permission of instructor. Open to senior majors only. The Department
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1.00 Credits
Required for students who intend to write a formal thesis on a particular anthropological question. During this preparation period, students must develop a thesis statement, construct an outline, and document a literature search. Students must take AN370 the semester before enrolling in AN373. Prerequisite: AN270 and permission of instructor. Open to senior majors only. The Department
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3.00 Credits
Individual reading and/or field research in anthropology under the guidance of a member of the department. Students must be self-motivated and have a written proposal in hand. They must seek approval from a member of the anthropology faculty to act as advisor and instructor of record. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. The Department
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3.00 Credits
Designed for highly motivated students who want the challenge of writing and revising a formal thesis on a particular anthropological question. Students work with the guidance of a project advisor and are expected to produce a major critical paper. As preparation for AN373, students should successfully complete AN370 during the fall semester of the senior year. With approval by the project advisor, students may replace AN370 with AN371. Prerequisite: AN370 or permission of the instructor. Open to senior majors only. The Department
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3.00 - 9.00 Credits
Professional experience at an advanced level for juniors and seniors with substantial academic and cocurricular experience in anthropology. With faculty sponsorship and department approval, students may extend their educational experience into such areas as museum studies or work within appropriate state, federal, or human service agencies. Prerequisite: at least three courses in anthropology. Not for liberal arts credit.
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