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Anthropology Courses
ANT 107. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) (GEN. ED. #9 AND #10)
Introduction to anthropology through the study of diversity of cultures past and present. Students explore various approaches of anthropologists toward understanding human behavior and the insights other cultures give toward understanding their own. Includes hunting and gathering, horticultural, agrarian, industrial, and contemporary global cultural patterns.
ANT 234. RELIGION, MYTH, AND SYMBOL (3)
Inquiry into the thought of primitive and contemporary peoples to explore the social basis of their belief systems. The ways in which religion both reflect and create cultural reality, myths, religious orientation, and magical practices in past and present societies. Prerequisite: SOC 106 or ANT 107, or one 200-level social science course.
ANT 236. CULTURE AND CHANGE: INDIA (3) (HIS 236)
Indian society is shaped by its recent history, including the colonial period, and by the ongoing phenomenon of globalization. The new has not entirely replaced the old, and neither has the global replaced the local. Rather, all of these elements exist side by side. This course will attempt to make sense of this confusion! Can be repeated if cultural area is different. Prerequisite: HIS 113 or sophomore standing.
ANT 238. CULTURES OF CONTEMPORARY EUROPE (3) (HIS 227)
Overview of major themes and current fieldwork of Europeanist cultural anthropology. Themes include: immigration and nationhood; political ritual and collective memory; family and kinship; religion and politics; gender; and social class. Includes survey of post-1945 era (economic recovery, decolonization, the collapse of Communism, European unification). Prerequisite: SOC 106, ANT 107, one 100-level history course (HIS 117 recommended), or permission of instructor. May be taken with FR 295 (1 credit).
ANT 243. THE CRAFT OF ANTHROPOLOGY (4)
Exploration of the core concerns of cultural anthropology, from theoretical debates on the nature of culture to practical application of anthropological skills. Issues addressed include the art and science of field research; approaches to understanding other cultures and one’s own, and the representation and translation of cultures. Prerequisite: ANT 107 or one 200-level social science course.
ANT 255. POLITICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (4)
Study of the political process in non-Western societies. Structural analysis of tribal groups characterized by a diversity of political forms. Consideration of power, authority, and legitimacy; of social cohesion and conflict; and of crisis and resolution. Prerequisite: SOC 106 or ANT 107.
ANT 280. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3)
Critical analysis of substantive issues in the field of anthropology. Topics are determined by interests of the instructor and students and are announced one semester in advance. May be repeated if topic is different. Prerequisite: ANT 107 or SOC 106, or permission of the instructor.
ANT 290. INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3-4)
Faculty-directed, off campus experience in administration, research, and service with private institutions, community organizations, agencies or government, and (occasionally) independent professionals. Graded pass/no pass. Prerequisites: SOC 106 or ANT 107, and one 200-level course in anthropology. Preliminary application and interview required.
ANT 299. INDEPENDENT WORK (1.5-4)
An independent research project and presentation of findings or a special program of directed readings. Students arrange individually with any member of the department. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
ANT 300. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT WORK (3)
Library research, directed readings, independent original research, and other advanced work pursued under the supervision of a member of the department. Prerequisites: junior or senior anthropology/sociology major and permission of instructor.
ANT 310. IMAGINED COMMUNITIES: THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF ETHNICITY AND NATIONALISM (4)
This course introduces students to anthropological approaches to the study of ethnicity and nationalism, two of the most crucial markers of identity. It explores the development and variation in ethnic identity and nationalism, tracing how nationalism connects to, and interfaces with, class, gender, sexuality, and other components of personhood. Prerequisites: ANT 243 and junior standing.
ANT 392. SEMINAR: SELECTED PROBLEMS IN ANTHROPOLOGY-SLAVERY (4)
Topics selected according to current debates in the field and interests of instructor and students. Subject announced one semester in advance. Topics include ethnographic research methods. May be repeated if topic is different. Prerequisites: ANT 243 and junior standing.