Anthropology

Courses in anthropology (designated ANTH) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:

• the general education requirement in the behavioral and social sciences;
• a major in social science; and
• electives.

A survey of social and cultural principles inherent in ethnographic descriptions, coupled with the study of language in the context of anthropology. Students who complete both ANTH 101 and 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340, BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.

An interdisciplinary, intermediate-level, exploration of contemporary issues in cultural anthropology and linguistics. Discussion covers variation in human social organization, ethnographic field methods, world views, and relationships amongst cultures, as well as cultural dimensions of language. Focus is on theory and its application in dealing with concerns in our global society. Students my receive credit for only one of the following courses: ANTH 340, ANTH 344, or BEHS 340.

Last updated: 21 July 2008