GRADUATE COURSES
5307. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
Estimating age, sex, race, stature, pathology, cause of death, and time since death from human remains. The role of skeletal biology and physical anthropology in criminal investigation. Case studies will be used to demonstrate application of the methods studies. $10 course specific fee.
5310. HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY (3-0)
This course is a critical examination of major theoretical trends in ethnological theory, from mid-19th century to the present.
5330. ANTHROPOLOGICAL METHODS (3-0)
Research methods and underlying theory in one of four fields: biological anthropology; archaeology; ethnography; and ethnohistory. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
5340. EUROPEAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY (3-0)
An exploration of anthropological studies of both Western and Eastern Europe. Traces the history of ethnography in Europe, from early community studies to recent work on institutions and political structures. Themes of cultural identity, nationalism, gender, and class will be addressed.
5342. ADVANCED ETHNOLOGY (2-2)
Seminar based on student reports and critiques of assigned readings. Major emphasis on the areas of ethnology and social anthropology.
5343. HUMAN ECOLOGY (3-0)
A critical examination of the application of models, theories, and concepts of human ecology in cultural anthropology and human adaptation.
5344. CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA (3-0)
An ethnological comparison of societies and cultures in Central and South America. Emphasis on gender, ethnicity, and political economy.
5345. RELIGION AND CULTURE (3-0)
An ethnological comparison of native religions to understand non-western belief systems. Emphasis on rituals, myths, totemic systems, taboos, and cosmology.
5349. TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.
5351. EMERGENCE OF HUMANKIND (3-0)
An intensive review of the evidence for, and main outlines of, human biological and cultural evolution up to agricultural origins. $20 course specific fee.
5353. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
An examination of anthropological concepts for understanding curing practices and attitudes toward health programs in various cultures.
5342. ADVANCED ETHNOLOGY (2-2)
Seminar based on student reports and critiques of assigned readings. Major emphasis on the areas of ethnology and social anthropology.
5343. HUMAN ECOLOGY (3-0)
A critical examination of the application of models, theories, and concepts of human ecology in cultural anthropology and human adaptation.
5344. CULTURES OF LATIN AMERICA (3-0)
An ethnological comparison of societies and cultures in Central and South America. Emphasis on gender, ethnicity, and political economy.
5345. RELIGION AND CULTURE (3-0)
An ethnological comparison of native religions to understand non-western belief systems. Emphasis on rituals, myths, totemic systems, taboos, and cosmology.
5349. TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.
5351. EMERGENCE OF HUMANKIND (3-0)
An intensive review of the evidence for, and main outlines of, human biological and cultural evolution up to agricultural origins. $20 course specific fee.
5353. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
An examination of anthropological concepts for understanding curing practices and attitudes toward health programs in various cultures.
5355. HUNTERS AND GATHERERS (3-0)
Cross-cultural approach to the ecological, social, and historical contexts of hunters, gatherers, and foragers.
5360. ANTHROPOLOGY AND EDUCATION (3-0)
The study of socialization and education in cross-cultural perspective. Themes include education and language, schooling and nationalism, multicultural education, childhood socialization, literacy, adult learning, and school culture.
5363. ETHNOGRAPHY AND PERSONAL NARRATIVE (3-0)
Explores the role of life stories in cultural processes. Focus is on anthropology and autobiography, autoethnography, life history, and narrative constructions of selfhood in different cultural contexts.
5369. FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY (3-0)
Function, forms, and interpretation of folklore and myth in traditional societies; examination of oral literature as an expression of continuity and change; emphasis on a structural analysis of myth.
5370. APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
Explores the principles of cultural dynamics and the sources of cultural change in innovation and diffusion. Focuses particularly on the anthropological theories, methods, and findings relevant to problems of directed culture change, especially as illustrated by non-literate and peasant groups in contact with western civilization.
5371. RESEARCH PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP (3-0)
Graded P/F/R.
5373, 5673. ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL (3-0)
This course, conducted during the summer sessions, consists of on-site and classroom instruction in techniques of archaeological survey, excavation, laboratory, processing, and analysis. Students can receive either three or six hours of credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor only. Prior course work in anthropology desirable but not necessary. $500 course specific fee.
5389. TEACHING ANTHROPOLOGY (3-0)
To learn strategies of coping with practical problems of teaching undergraduate anthropology, students assist one or more professors to gain experience in preparing lectures, grading, and constructing examinations. Not to be counted toward the degree requirement. Graded P/F.
5392. CONFERENCE COURSE IN ANTHROPOLOGY
Graded P/F/R.
5398, 5698. THESIS
5398 graded R/F only. 5698 graded P/F/R.