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Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4 credits)

Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH101 or ANTH220. Formerly ANTH 101. Human biological evolution, including the biology of contemporary human groups, non-human primate social behavior, and the fossil, biochemical, and molecular evidence for human evolution. Includes a laboratory study of human population genetics, biochemical variation, and anatomical diversity in modern and fossil human and non-human primate groups. Students must pay a $30 Lab Materials Fee.

Section 101 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 18 seats. 11 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 11-12:15, M 8-10:00

Section 102 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 18 seats. 17 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 11-12:15, M 11-1:00

Section 103 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 18 seats. 19 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 11-12:15, M 2-4:00

Section 104 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 18 seats. 13 people on the waitlist.) W 8-10:00, TuTh 11-12:15

Section 105 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 18 seats. 15 people on the waitlist.) W 11-1:00, TuTh 11-12:15

Section 106 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 18 seats. 20 people on the waitlist.) W 2-4:00, TuTh 11-12:15

ANTH220H

Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4 credits)

This section is open to Honors College students only.

Section 101 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 12 seats. 1 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 11-12:15, Th 2-4:00

ANTH240

Introduction to Archaeology (3 credits)

Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH240 or ANTH241. Formerly ANTH 241. Exploration of the variety of past human societies and cultures through archaeology, from the emergence of anatomically modern humans to the more recent historical past.

Section 201 Leone, M (27 seats open, out of 36 seats.) MWF 11-11:50

Section 202 Leone, M (26 seats open, out of 36 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 10-10:50

Section 301 Fracchia, A (16 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MWF 2-2:50

ANTH260

Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology and Linguistics (3 credits)

Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH102 or ANTH260. Formerly ANTH 102. Culture and social relationships in a wide variety of settings from small-scale to complex societies. An overview of how anthropology analyzes human behavior. Particular attention to the relationship between language and culture.

Section 101 Stuart, W (10 seats open, out of 18 seats.) MW 1-1:50, M 12-12:50

Section 102 Stuart, W (14 seats open, out of 18 seats.) W 12-12:50, MW 1-1:50

Section 103 Stuart, W (14 seats open, out of 18 seats.) MW 1-1:50, F 12-12:50

Section 104 Stuart, W (14 seats open, out of 18 seats.) Tu 12:30-1:20, MW 1-1:50

Section 105 Stuart, W (15 seats open, out of 18 seats.) Th 12:30-1:20, MW 1-1:50

Section 201 Stevens, M (18 seats open, out of 24 seats.) TuTh 3-4:15

ANTH320

Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH220 or permission of department. Not open to students who have completed ANTH425 or ANTH625. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH320, ANTH425, or ANTH625. Introduction to major contributions to applied biological anthropology. Topics include reproduction and fertility, nutrition, pollution, physical fitness, and degenerative metabolic disease.

Section 101 Leslie, T (0 seats open, out of 35 seats. 1 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 9:30-10:45

ANTH360

Method and Theory in Sociocultural Anthropology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH260. Theoretical approaches and research methods in sociocultural anthropology. Emphasis on current debates, new directions, and their historical antecedents.

Section 101 Stuart, W (0 seats open, out of 25 seats. 2 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

ANTH364

The Anthropology of Religion (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH260. Comparative study of religion in social, cultural, political, and economic context. Combines the history of schools of interpretation with a survey of theoretical alternatives and a focus on selected case studies.

Section 101 Stuart, W (18 seats open, out of 35 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45

ANTH366

Film Images of Native Americans (3 credits)

Formerly ANTH 368F. An examination of how indigenous people of the New World have been presented to film audiences of the world. Development of an ethnographic understanding of Native Americans via the use of videos, films, and classroom discussion.

Section 101 Thakur, G (0 seats open, out of 50 seats. 8 people on the waitlist.) M 6-8:40

ANTH368I

(PermReq)Regional Ethnography:Peacebuilding, Post-Conflict Reconstruction, and International Development (3 credits)

Also offered as GVPT354.

Section 101 Grayzel, J (0 seats open, out of 40 seats. 2 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 3:30-4:45

ANTH398N

Independent Study:Career Development for Anthropology Majors (1 credits)

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Section 101 E., and (12 seats open, out of 15 seats.) Tu 11-12:15

ANTH398R

(PermReq)Independent Study:Proseminar-Capstone Research (1 credits)

Required course for ANTH students undertaking capstone research and/or thesis (must be taken concurrently with ANTH 476, ANTH 477, ANTH 486, ANTH 487).

Section 101 Stuart, W (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) M 12-12:50

ANTH440

Theory and Practice of Historical Archaeology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH240. Also offered as ANTH640. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH440 or ANTH640. Historical archaeology enhances cultural heritage by providing voice for groups who were often unable to record their own histories, such as women, laborers, working class families, and enslaved people. The course provides insight into issues related to race, gender, and ethnicity as they relate to multicultural histories. Also offered as ANTH640.

Section 101 Shackel, P (0 seats open, out of 15 seats. 0 people on the waitlist.) M 3-5:40

ANTH448A

Special Topics in Archaeology:Archaeology of Diaspora (3 credits)

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Section 101 Brighton, S (15 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45

ANTH448B

Special Topics in Archaeology:Archaeological Law and Preservation (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH240. Also offered as ANTH689B. Click here for more information.

Section 101 Craib, D (8 seats open, out of 10 seats.) Tu 6-8:40

ANTH448Q

Special Topics in Archaeology:The Archaeology of Modern Cities (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH240. Also offered as: ANTH689Q.

Section 101 Brighton, S (15 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

ANTH450

Theory and Practice of Environmental Anthropology (3 credits)

Junior standing. Also offered as ANTH650. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH450 or ANTH650. An overview of contemporary application of cultural theory and methods to environmental problems. Topics include the use of theories of culture, cognitive approaches, discourse analysis, and political ecology. Case studies from anthropology, other social sciences, humanities, conservation, and environmental history are used to demonstrate the applied value of a cultural-environmental approach. Also offered as ANTH650.

Section 101 Paolisso, M (0 seats open, out of 12 seats. 12 people on the waitlist.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

ANTH468A

Subversive Culture (3 credits)

Prerequisite: ANTH360.

Section 101 Frederik, L (0 seats open, out of 10 seats. 1 people on the waitlist.) MW 11:30-12:45

ANTH468B

Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology:Applied Urban Ethnography: Principles and Tools in Community Assessment Research (3 credits)

Also offered as ANTH 688B.

Section 101 Whitehead, T (10 seats open, out of 14 seats.) Th 2-5:00

ANTH468D

Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology:The Amazon Through Film (3 credits)

Also offered as LASC458A

Section 101 Chernela, J (13 seats open, out of 30 seats.) M 3-5:45

ANTH498B

Advanced Field Training in Ethnography:Ethnographic Evaluations of Community Based Intervention Projects (3 credits)

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Section 101 Whitehead, T (19 seats open, out of 20 seats.) Th 2-4:45

ANTH498N

Advanced Field Training in Ethnography:Ethnology of the Immigrant Life (4 credits)

Also offered as ANTH689N.

Section 101 Freidenberg, J (0 seats open, out of 10 seats. 0 people on the waitlist.) W 6-8:40

ANTH601

Applied Anthropology (3 credits)

An overview of the history and current practices of applied anthropology. This includes relationships between applied anthropology and other major subfields of the profession; the interdisciplinary and public context of applied anthropology; and problems of significance, utility, and ethics associated with applied anthropology. Offered fall only.

Section 101 Chambers, E (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) M 6-8:40

ANTH606

Qualitative Methods in Applied Anthropology (3 credits)

An introduction to the use of ethnography and qualitative methods in applied and policy contexts. Qualitative methods discussed include informal and systematic approaches. Students undertake fieldwork in local settings to practice the qualitative methods and to develop analysis and report writing skills. Offered fall only.

Section 101 Paolisso, M (23 seats open, out of 25 seats.) W 6-8:40

ANTH617

Applied Urban Ethnography: Community Assessment Research (3 credits)

Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH468B, ANTH617, or ANTH688B. Explores the use of ethnographic research methods in carrying out community assessment research to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of culturally and community appropriate community-based initiatives. This course usually has a fieldwork component in a local urban neighborhood.

Section 101 Whitehead, T (13 seats open, out of 14 seats.) Th 2-5:00

ANTH640

Advanced Studies in Theory and Practice of Historical Archaeology (3 credits)

Also offered as ANTH 440. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH 440 or ANTH 640. Historical archaeology enhances cultural heritage by providing voice for groups who were often unable to record their oun histories, such as women, laborers, working class families, and enslaved people. The course provides insight into issues related to race, gender, and ethnicity as they relate to multicultural histories. Also offered as ANTH440.

Section 101 Shackel, P (15 seats open, out of 15 seats.) M 3-5:40

ANTH650

Advanced Studies in Theory and Practice of Environmental Anthropology (3 credits)

Also offered as ANTH 450. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ANTH 450 or ANTH 650. An overview of contemporary application of cultural theory and methods to environmental problems. Topics include the use of theories of culture, cognitive approaches, discourse analysis, and political ecology. Case studies from anthropology, other social sciences, humanities, conservation, and environmental history are used to demonstrate the applied value of a cultural-environmental approach. Also offered as ANTH450.

Section 101 Paolisso, M (3 seats open, out of 7 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

ANTH688R

Current Developments in Anthropology:Anthropology of Religion (3 credits)

Also offered as ANTH364.

Section 101 Stuart, W (8 seats open, out of 10 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45

ANTH688T

Current Developments in Anthropology:Method and Theory in Sociocultural Anthropology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: graduate status in Historical or Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Section 101 Stuart, W (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

ANTH688Z

Current Developments in Anthropology:Archaeology of the Diaspora (3 credits)

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Section 101 , STAFFF (9 seats open, out of 10 seats.) TuTh 3:30-4:45

ANTH689B

Special Problems in Anthropology:Archaeological Law and Preservation (3 credits)

Also offered as ANTH448B. Click here for more information.

Section 101 Craib, D (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.) Tu 6-8:40

ANTH689E

Special Problems in Anthropology:Ethnographic Evaluation (3 credits)

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Section 101 Whitehead, T (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.) Th 2-4:45

ANTH689N

Special Problems in Anthropology:Ethnology of the Immigrant Life (4 credits)

Also offered as ANTH498N.

Section 101 Freidenberg, J (4 seats open, out of 5 seats.) W 6-8:40

ANTH689Q

Special Problems in Anthropology:Modern World Archaeology of Cities (3 credits)

Also offered as ANTH448Q.

Section 101 Brighton, S (10 seats open, out of 10 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45

ANTH760

Development of Social Cultural Theory (3 credits)

A broad perspective of the history of social cultural theory in anthropology and the critical skills needed for understanding the subdiscipline is provided. An overview of the history of theorizing about society and culture will help outline the past, present, and future of anthropology and its relations with other scientific and humanistic disciplines.

Section 101 Chernela, J (22 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Th 6-8:40

ANTH856

Museum Research Seminar (3 credits)

Prerequisite: AMST 655, ANTH 655, or HIST 610. Also offered as AMST 856 or HIST 810. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: AMST 638D, AMST 856, HIST 810 or HIST 819D. A research seminar focusing on the practice and presentation of cultural and historical scholarship in museums and historical sites. Students will complete an original research project on the challenges and opportunities of public exhibition and interpretation of cultural and historical research. Also offered as AMST856 and HIST810.

Section 101 Freidenberg, J (14 seats open, out of 15 seats.) M 2-4:45

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