Anthropology
Anthropology
301 Alumni Bldg., CB# 3115
(919) 962-1243
First Session, 2024
ANTH 101 General Anthropology (3) ***Canceled***
An introduction to anthropology, the science of humans, the culture-bearing animal. Topics considered: human evolution and biological variations within and between modern populations, prehistoric and historic developments of culture, cultural dynamics viewed analytically and comparatively.
ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
MAYMESTER. Online. An introduction to non-Western cultures studied by anthropologists. Includes an in-depth focus on the cultural and social systems of several groups.
ANTH 145 Introduction to World Prehistory (3)
ONLINE. Introduction to world prehistory and archaeological methods. Examines the development of human society from the emergence of modern human beings 100,000 years ago through the formation of ancient civilizations.
ANTH 149 Great Discoveries in Archeaology (3)
MAYMESTER. This course provides students with a detailed look at some of the most significant archaeological discoveries from around the world, including Neanderthals, Stonehenge, and the Egyptian pyramids.
ANTH 390 Special Topics in Medical Anthropology: Bodies under capitalism (3)
How are our experiences of our bodies shaped by the material and social conditions of our lives? And how are these conditions in turn shaped by our capitalist economic system? In this course students will acquire a conceptual toolkit for studying the politics of capitalism before exploring questions of how and why bodies are differentiated, disciplined, worn down, fortified, commodified, racialized, and abandoned in contemporary life. Topics to be covered include work, consumption, gender and social reproduction, racial capitalism, disability, psychiatry, and ecology.
ANTH 419 Anthropological Application of GIS (3)
MAYMESTER. GIS experience required. This course explores applying GIS science technologies to anthropological problems. Students will learn GIS skills and apply them using spatial data. Geographic Information System (GIS) skills are an important toolkit in many fields. This class introduces students to many concepts of GIS and provides them with training through GIS labs. Students with an interest in mapping, spatial analysis, and cartography are encouraged to enroll.
ANTH 901 Reading and Research (1-4)
Registration with permission of instructor.
ANTH 915 Reading and Research in Methodology (1-4)
Registration with permission of instructor.
ANTH 921 Field Research (3)
Registration with permission of instructor.
ANTH 993 Master’s Thesis (Var.)
Individual research in a special field under the direction of a member of the department.
ANTH 994 Doctoral Dissertation (Var.)
Second Session, 2024
ANTH 101 General Anthropology (3)
ONLINE. An introduction to anthropology, the science of humans, the culture-bearing animal. Topics considered: human evolution and biological variations within and between modern populations, prehistoric and historic developments of culture, cultural dynamics viewed analytically and comparatively.
ANTH 120 Anthropology through expressive cultures (3)
Introduction to cultural analysis and the anthropological point of view through analytic and interpretive readings of films, fiction, and ethnography. Emphasis on social conditions and native points of view.
ANTH 121 Ancient Cities in the Americas (3)
An introduction to archaeology through the study of towns and cities built by the ancient peoples of the Americas. The focus is on historical processes by which these centers arose.
ANTH 142 Local Cultures, Global Forces (3)
ONLINE. Globalization as a cultural and economic phenomenon, emphasizing the historical development of the current world situation and the impact of increasing global interconnection on local cultural traditions.
ANTH 147Comparative Healing Systems (3)
In this course we compare a variety of healing beliefs and practices so that students may gain a better understanding of their own society, culture, and medical system.
ANTH 151 Anthropological Perspectives on Food and Culture (3)
ONLINE. Anthropological perspectives on foodways. This course examines the biological basis of human diets as well as the historical and cultural contexts of food production, preparation, presentation, and consumption.
ANTH 302 (LING 302 and WGST 302) Language and Power (3)
This course provides an overview of language and power studies. Issues: sexist and sex-neutral language; languages of subcultures defined by gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity; hate speech; “politically correct” language. Online section only.
ANTH 319 Global Health (3)
ONLINE. This class explores some of the historical, biological, economic, medical, and social issues surrounding globalization and health consequences.
ANTH 451 Field School in North American Archaeology (6)
Intensive training in archaeological field methods and techniques. Students participate in the excavation, recovery, recording, and interpretation of archaeological remains. Instruction given in survey, mapping, photography, flotation recovery, etc. For more information click here. Course flyer.
ANTH 901 Reading and Research (1-4)
Registration with permission of instructor.
ANTH 915 Reading and Research in Methodology (1-4)
Registration with permission of instructor.
ANTH 921 Field Research (3)
Registration with permission of instructor.
ANTH 993 Master’s Thesis (Var.)
Individual research in a special field under the direction of a member of the department.