Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
College of Liberal Arts
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Anthropology (ANTH)
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Chairperson: Stephen P. Reyna
Professor: Joe L.p. Lugalla, Stephen P. Reyna, Nina Glick Schiller
Associate Professor: Robin E. Sheriff, Deborah Winslow
Assistant Professor: Justus M. Ogembo, William A. Saturno
Anthropology asks the question: What does it mean to be human? We
answer this fundamental query with a global perspective on the human
condition as students explore both the similarity and diversity of
human experience. Through courses that cover a wide range of societies
throughout the world, we investigate the human condition, past and
present. Introductory courses provide an overview of the fields of
anthropology: social and cultural anthropology, archeology, physical
anthropology and linguistics. More advanced courses provide the
opportunity for students to pursue intensive study of particular topics
in cross-cultural perspective. The department emphasizes critical
thinking and writing skills and encourages close faculty/student
contact in seminar courses and at the upper level. Students, in
consultation with their academic adviser, have the opportunity to take
courses in other departments that complement specific foci in
anthropology.
At this time of increasing globalization,
anthropology provides students with a broad overview of diverse peoples
and cultures. Majors are therefore well-prepared to live in a rapidly
changing world. The major both prepares students for graduate-level
studies and serves as a foundation for a wide range of careers. With
backgrounds in anthropology, our students become teachers, social
workers, public policy experts, forensic investigators, health
practitioners, primatologists, international business executives, and
community and economic development specialists, as well as pursuing
various other careers.
Majors must complete a minimum of 40 credits in
anthropology with grades of C or better and in accordance with the
following requirements:
Required:
ANTH 412 or 413
ANTH 511
ANTH 701
ANTH 702
2 additional courses numbered below 599 (of which 1 must focus on a specific geographical area)
4 additional courses numbered 600 or above (of which 2 must be in designated seminar format, one seminar at the 700-level)
ANTH 411 may not be applied toward the requirement for the major.
Honors in major and senior thesis options are also available.
Students who declare a major in anthropology are expected to make
steady progress towards fulfillment of major requirements. Normally,
this means taking at least one anthropology course per semester until
all of the requirements have been met. A student who has fulfilled most
of the major requirements may request an exception to this policy from
their adviser.
Students wishing to major in anthropology should consult with the anthropology chairperson.
The anthropology minor consists of 20 credits in anthropology courses
with a C or better at least one of which must be numbered above 600.
