Anthropology (ANTH)

ANTH 501 ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY (3)

Survey of the theoretical contribution made by American, British and Continental anthropologists. Prerequisites: ANTH 207 plus 9 hours of anthropology.

ANTH 530 TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

Examination of current topics in anthropology, designed for non-majors as well as majors. May be repeated for credit provided a different topic is covered. Prerequisite: ANTH 207.

ANTH 564 RELIGION, MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT (3)

The world view, beliefs and rituals of selected non-literate peoples considered with reference to religion as a universal category of human culture. Prerequisite: ANTH 207.

ANTH 567 PEOPLES OF THE MIDDLE EAST (3)

Survey of the Middle East as a cultural area with emphasis on culture change. Prerequisite: ANTH 207.

ANTH 568 GLOBALIZATION IN CROSS-CULTURE PERSPECTIVE (3)

Analyzes various approaches to globalization and examines the consequences of globalization and development among selected contemporary populations, primarily southern countries of the world. Prerequisites: ANTH 207 and SOCI 101.

ANTH 570 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY (1-3)

Examination of current topics in anthropology at the most specialized level. May be repeated for credit provided a different topic is covered. Prerequisites: ANTH 207 and 6 additional units of anthropology.

ANTH 591 INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY I (3)

Supervised experience in work setting which facilitates understanding of rules and relationships relevant to anthropological inquiry and application of anthropological knowledge. While opportunities to do anthropologically oriented fieldwork in the community will usually be available, placement in agencies dedicated to anthropological inquiry may not always be possible. Students may elect to take one semester for 3 units (591) or two semesters for 3 units each (591-592), in one agency for both semesters or in a different agency each semester. No more than 3 units may be earned in a semester, without consent of the chair, which will be granted only when agency requirements and student needs make it appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of internship coordinator.

ANTH 592 INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY II (3)

Supervised experience in work setting which facilitates understanding of rules and relationships relevant to anthropological inquiry and application of anthropological knowledge. While opportunities to do anthropologically oriented fieldwork in the community will usually be available, placement in agencies dedicated to anthropological inquiry may not always be possible. Students may elect to take one semester for 3 units (591) or two semesters for 3 units each (591-592), in one agency for both semesters or in a different agency each semester. No more than 3 units may be earned in a semester, without consent of the chair, which will be granted only when agency requirements and student needs make it appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of internship coordinator.

ANTH 595 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (3)

Supervised research and anthropological investigation leading to preparation of a research project or a supervised field experience. For senior students with a concentration in anthropology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisites: at least 12 units in ANTH and consent of department chair.