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ANTH A460 Topics in Anthropology Cr. 1-3. (V.T.)
ANTH A495 Individual Readings in Anthropology Cr. 1-4.Consent of instructor. Eligible for graduate credit. (Fall, Spring)
ANTH A496 Foreign Study in Anthropology Cr. 3-8. P: consent of instructor and chairperson. Planning of research project during year preceding summer abroad. Time spent in research abroad must be supervised via letters by instructor. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following foreign study.
ANTH B200 Bioanthropology Cr. 3. An introduction to the biological nature of mankind. The evolution of human beings. An examination of speciation, race, and racial groups. The future evolution of humans. This class qualifies as a General Education Physical and Natural World (Area II) course. (Fall, Spring)
ANTH E102 Anthropology of America Cr. 3. Anthropological analysis of American society: marriage, descent, kinship organization, religion, social stratification, and economic basis of social structure.
ANTH E105 Culture and Society Cr. 3. An introduction to the variations and diversities of living human groups. Social structure, religion, ecology, marriage, and personality variations of peoples of the world. Emphasis on preliterate cultures. This class qualifies as a General Education Individual, Culture, and Society (Area III) course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
ANTH E301 Plain People of Indiana Cr. 3. Introduction to two representative groups of Plain People: Old Order (house) Amish and Old German Baptist Brethren. Topics include their beliefs and practices, societal structure, sense of community (in language, dress, architecture, transportation, schooling, demography), and the special problems which beset them as traditional societies in a technocratic age.
ANTH E320 Indians of North America Cr. 3. P: E105. An examination of the political, economic, ecological, religious, kinship, and warfare patterns of representative North American Indian tribes before and at the time of European contact. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH E321 Peoples of Mexico Cr. 3. P: E105. Surveys modern Indian groups, peasant societies, and problems of acculturation and urbanization in contemporary Mexico. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH E330 Indians of South America Cr. 3. P: E105. The cultural development and contemporary life of aboriginal societies in the tropical and marginal areas of the continent. Ethnic relationship and characteristics of major cultural groups are examined through detailed study of representative tribal units. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. (Fall)
ANTH E335 Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica Cr. 3. P: E105. The cultural development of the great Pre-Columbian civilizations in Mexico and Guatemala, especially the Aztec, Toltec, Olmec, and Maya. Emphasis on the social life, cultural achievements, religion, world view, and political systems to illustrate the diversity and richness of Amerindian life before the Spanish conquest. This class qualifies as a General Education Advanced Study (Area VI) course and has been approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. (Fall)
ANTH E341 Culture of China Cr. 3. P: junior class standing and consent of instructor. Survey of Chinese culture and society. Geography, history, linguistic and ethnic groups, social and political organizations, education, religion, etc. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH E350 European Ethnography Cr. 3. P: E105 or consent of instructor. European peoples and cultures. Emphasis on comparison of cultural assumption and social organization of selected European cultures; techniques for anthropological research in European societies.
ANTH E400 Undergraduate Seminar Cr. 3. (V.T.) P: E105. Intensive examination of selected topics in anthropology. Emphasis upon analytic investigation and critical discussion.
ANTH E401 Ecology and Culture Cr. 3. P: E105. How human beings, nature, and culture interrelate. Examination of the varied approaches used in hunting, agricultural, and industrial societies for adapting to the physical environment. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH E402 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective Cr. 3. This course considers the meaning and social implications of gender in human society. Cultural definitions of "male" and "female" gender categories as well as associated behavioral and structural differentiation of gender roles will be analyzed using current anthropological concepts and theories.
ANTH E405 Principles of Social Organization Cr. 3. P: E105. Comparative analysis of the social organization of selected societies from the perspectives of major theoretical positions in anthropology. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. Eligible for graduate credit.
ANTH E406 Anthropological and Documentary Films Cr. 3. Comparative analysis of historical and social contexts. Discussion of points of view and aims of individual filmmakers.
ANTH E420 Economic Anthropology Cr. 3. P: E105. Comparative study of technologies and economic systems of selected nonwestern peoples. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH E421 The Anthropology of Aging Cr. 3. This course explores age and the aging process cross-culturally by looking at the specific cultural context in which individuals age and by analyzing similarities and differences across cultures.
ANTH E445 Medical Anthropology Cr. 3. An examination of the cross-cultural properties of disease and curing. Focus on investigations into the ideology and meaning of illness, the relationship between patient and healer, and how responsibility for illness is assigned. Medical anthropology is concerned with knowledge about socio-cultural contexts of disease and healing and with how such knowledge might inform the management of our own health problems. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. Eligible for graduate credit. (Spring)
ANTH E455 Anthropology of Religion Cr. 3. Critical evaluation of current approaches to the analysis of religious myth, ritual, and symbolism. Problems in understanding religious beliefs of other cultures. Modern development of the anthropology of religion. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. Eligible for graduate credit.
ANTH E462 Anthropological Folklore Cr. 3. P: E105. Function, forms, and interpretations of folklore in traditional societies. Folklore as an expression of continuity and change. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH E470 Psychological Anthropology Cr. 3. P: E105. The similarity and diversity of human personalities. How culture forms personalities and is formed by them. Focus on individual variation within a cultural framework. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. Eligible for graduate credit.
ANTH E479 Indian Cultures of Peru Cr. 3. P: Consent of instructor. Detailed examination of past and present of one of the largest Indian populations in Latin America. Emphasis on role of Indian in contemporary society.
ANTH H445 History and Theory of Anthropology Cr. 3. P: E105 and B200. An examination of the historical development of the field of anthropology concentrating upon the intellectual roots and context that surrounded its emergence, as well as contemporary problems, perspectives, methods, and theories. (Fall)
ANTH L200 Language and Culture Cr. 3. An introduction to the study of language and its relations to the rest of culture. This class qualifies as a General Education Individual, Culture, and Society (Area III) course. (Fall)
ANTH L400 Seminar in the Ethnography of Communication Cr. 3. (V.T.) Current issues in linguistic anthropology, designed to acquaint the student with readings and points of view not covered in the introductory courses. Topics such as (1) languages of the world; (2) variation in language; (3) problems in linguistic structure; (4) culture and communication. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
ANTH P200 Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology Cr. 3. World archaeology in the framework of major prehistoric cultural innovations. History, techniques, methods, and significance of archaeological research. This class qualifies as a General Education Individual, Culture, and Society (Area III) course. (Fall, Spring)
ANTH P220 Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Cr. 3. P: P200. Focus on how societies develop from band and tribal level to state level social organization. Special emphasis on the continuing evolution of the state.
ANTH P300 Topics in Prehistory Cr. 3. World archaeology in the framework of major cultural stages. The methods, analysis, and significance of archaeological research.
ANTH P310 Old World Archaeology Cr. 2-3. Prehistoric cultures of Europe, Asia, and Africa from Old Stone Age through Iron Age.
ANTH P360 Archaeology of North America Cr. 3. Introduction to antiquity of the American Indian, principal culture areas, and field methods and techniques incident to recovery of archaeological data and materials. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement.
ANTH P361 Prehistory of Eastern North America Cr. 3. P: P200 or P360 and consent of instructor. Survey of prehistoric cultural developments in eastern North America from man's first occupation of this area until European contact, set primarily within the framework of changing ecological adaptations. Eligible for graduate credit.
ANTH P370 Ancient Cultures of South America Cr. 3. P: P200 or consent of instructor. Evidence for successive migrations into the continent, the subsequent development of local cultures, and civilization in the central Andes. This class qualifies as a General Education Advanced Study (Area VI) course and has been approved by Arts and Sciences for the nonwestern culture studies requirement. (Spring)
ANTH P376 Archaeology of Death Cr. 3. P: P200. Examination of mortuary behavior using archaeological and biological data. Methods of studying variation in mortuary practices. Identification of skeletal remains in laboratory setting.
ANTH P382 Archaeological Research Design Cr. 3. Construction and implementation of archaeological research design using a graphics-oriented computer simulation model. Computer displays sites, features and artifacts located by student using various methods of survey and excavation. Hypothesis testing, sampling strategies and budget constraints are emphasized.
ANTH P399 Undergraduate Seminar Cr. 3. (V.T.) P: P200 or consent of instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in archaeology. Development of skills in analysis and criticism. Topic varies. May be repeated once for credit.
ANTH P400 Archaeological Methods and Techniques Cr. 2-4. P: consent of instructor. Methods and mechanics of archaeology in field and laboratory. Use of survey instruments, drawing tools, and photographic equipment, treatment of recovered materials leading to printed report. Eligible for graduate credit.
ANTH P405 Fieldwork in Archaeology Cr. 1-8. Archaeological work directed toward field techniques: excavation and preservation of materials, surveying, photography, cataloguing. One credit hour per full week of fieldwork. Eligible for graduate credit.
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