Anthropology (ANT)
ANT 200 Introduction to Anthropology
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
Core Area IV, ASOC TSOC
This course is a comprehensive introduction to anthropology, the study of humanity. It is both a scientific and a humanistic endeavor to explain differences and similarities in culture, appearance, language, and ideological perspectives. It incorporates basic biology and physiology, history, geography, sociology, and evolution. All four subfields of anthropology: cultural, physical, archaeological, and linguistic; will be explored. The course consists of lectures, films, and discussions about different forms of human organization, lifestyles and practices throughout the world. (F, Sp, Su)
ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
Core Area IV, ASOC TSOC
Cultural anthropology is a social science that provides a comprehensive understanding of human diversity. This course will introduce students to the history, methods, and theories of the discipline, while primary attention will be given to the concept of culture as an analytical tool and to the research methods of ethnographic fieldwork. Drawing on material from all parts of the world, we will examine a variety of topics including: culture; kinship and social organization; beliefs and values; economic and political change; language; and sickness and healing. (Sp)
ANT 226 Culture and Personality
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
Core Area IV, ASOC TSOC
This course explores the relationship between personality development and culture from a cross-cultural perspective. (Sp)
ANT 230 Introduction to Archaeology
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
Core Area IV, ASOC TSOC
This is an introduction to the practice of archaeology and its major themes such as ancient diet, trade, and political systems from our human past. Covering such topics as where to dig, how to analyze what is found, and what is known about the origins of the human species, agriculture, cities, and civilization; this course integrates both archaeological methods and theory. (F, Sp)
