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Sociology-Anthropology
SOCIOLOGY - ANTHROPOLOGY
332 Schroeder Hall, (309) 438-8668
Website: SOA.IllinoisState.edu
Chairperson: James M. Skibo.
Tenured/Tenure-track Faculty:
Sociology: Distinguished Professor: Sprecher.
Professors: Brehm, Gill, Leonard, Toro-Morn.
Associate Professors: Avogo, Beck, Brown, Burr,
Dougherty, Gerschick, Pitluck, Schmeeckle, Sullivan,
Wellin, Willetts, Wortham.
Anthropology:
Distinguished Professor: Skibo.
Professors: Smith, Stanlaw.
Associate Professors: Adachi, Hunter, Sampeck.
Assistant Professors: Durban-Albrecht, Miller, Stone.
General Department Information
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
The Department of Sociology/Anthropology participates
in a number of interdisciplinary minors at the University.
Coursework offered by the Department contribute to the following minors: African-American Studies, African Studies,
Children’s Studies, Civic Engagement and Responsibility,
Cognitive Science, Ethnic Studies, International Studies,
Latin American and Latino/a Studies, Middle Eastern and
South Asian Studies, Native American Studies, Peace and
Conflict Resolution Studies, Urban Studies, and Women’s
and Gender Studies. For further information on any of these
minors and their advisors, please consult the Interdisciplinary
Studies Programs section in this Undergraduate Catalog.
HONORS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
The Anthropology Program offers honors work for students who are academically talented and majoring in Anthropology. To qualify, the student must be in the University
Honors program and have a 3.50 GPA in Anthropology
coursework. In addition the student must complete 12 hours of
Honors coursework in Anthropology (generally as in-course
Honors) including at least 3 hours of ANT 299 Honors Independent Study. Honors students may enroll in HON 395A06
Honors Thesis: Anthropology instead of ANT 382 Anthropology Senior Thesis. Contact the department advisor for details
on these requirements. Further details about the University
Honors program are available at Honors.IllinoisState.edu.
HONORS IN SOCIOLOGY
The Sociology Program offers honors work for students
who are academically talented and majoring in Sociology. To
qualify, the student must be in the University Honors program
and have a 3.50 GPA in Sociology coursework. In addition,
the student must complete 12 hours of honors coursework in
Sociology. Contact the department advisor for details on these
requirements. Further details about the University Honors program are available at Honors.IllinoisState.edu.
Sociology Programs (SOC) 466
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S
Academic Requirements:
To graduate with a Sociology Major, students must
earn a grade of C or better in SOC 106 and in each of the 6
required upper-level courses, SOC 206, 270, 271, 275, 292,
and 300.
MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY
Program Admission Requirements for New and
Continuing Students:
Admission to this academic program is limited and
is based on space availability and the competitiveness of
the applicant pool. Factors that may be considered
include, but are not limited to: courses completed,
cumulative GPA, hours completed, personal interview or
written statement, and samples of work completed. For
additional information on minimum requirements for
admission and the application and selection process,
visit IllinoisState.edu/Majors or contact the department
advisor for the intended major.
Ordinarily students will need a minimum of four
semesters of college work left to satisfy the sequencing
requirements of the six upper level required courses.
— 43 hours required.
— 37 hours in Sociology required: SOC 106, 206, 270,
271, 275, 292, 300, and Sociology electives to complete the 37 hours.
— No more than 9 hours of 100-level electives will count
in the major. At least 6 hours of Sociology electives
must be at the 300-level (exclusive of 398).
— 6 hours in Anthropology required. No Anthropology
course may be counted toward the 37 hours of Sociology
required for the major.
— NOTE: One of the following Sociology offerings for
General Education may count toward both the major
and the General Education program requirements:
SOC 108, 111, 112, 223, or 240.
MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
— 18 hours in Sociology required.
— Required course: SOC 106. No Anthropology course
may be counted toward the 18 hours in Sociology
required for the minor.
MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY
Interdisciplinary Minor:
For further information contact the Academic Advisor,
Department of Sociology - Anthropology.
— 21 hours required.
— Required courses (6 hours): SOC/SWK 211, SOC
398A01.
— Electives courses (15 hours) approved by the Gerontology Committee include the following (other courses will
be considered in special circumstances, subject to
approval by the gerontology coordinator): COM 331;
FCS 304, 305, 363, 394; HSC 208, 258, 286, 292; PSY
213, 302, 303; SOC 212, 310, 311, 318, 342, 362.
Anthropology Programs (ANT) 464
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S
Program Admission Requirements for New and
Continuing Students:
Admission to this academic program is limited and is
based on space availability and the competitiveness of the
applicant pool. Factors that may be considered include, but
are not limited to: courses completed, cumulative GPA,
hours completed, personal interview or written statement,
and samples of work completed. For additional information
on minimum requirements for admission and the application
and selection process, visit IllinoisState.edu/Majors or contact the department advisor for the intended major.
MAJOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
— Minimum of 37 hours in Anthropology required.
— Required courses (25 hours):
Introductory courses: ANT 102, 185.
Principles courses: ANT 274, 277, 281, 350.
Capstone courses: ANT 380, 382.
Careers course: ANT 292 (1 hour).
— Electives (12 hours): Four courses to be chosen from
each of the four subfields of Anthropology (i.e., at
least 1 course from each of the four following groups):
Archaeology: ANT 280, 301, 306, 370, 373, 375, 376,
381, 384, 386, 388, 392.
Biological Anthropology: ANT 306, 371, 372, 378,
387, 393.
Cultural Anthropology: ANT 270, 272, 273, 278, 294,
302, 303, 306, 307, 374, 383, 385.
Linguistic Anthropology: ANT 306, 308, 338, 342, 383.
— Non-required major courses: The following anthropology
elective courses may be taken by anthropology majors to
fulfill other General Education requirements, but are not
necessary for the major: ANT 143, 176, 297, 398.
NOTE:
1. Students will be advised in individual consultation
to take a number of supporting courses in cognate
disciplines. The program in cognates may emphasize
either the social sciences or the natural sciences,
reflecting the student’s primary interest in biological
anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, or
linguistics. Cognate courses may count toward the
required four subfield electives with consent of the program coordinator or the department advisor.
2. All anthropology majors are encouraged to take SOC
275 (Social Statistics) as part of their undergraduate curriculum.
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3. No Sociology courses may be counted toward the 37
hours in Anthropology required for the major.
4. Special topics courses which vary from semester to
semester (ANT 306; 383) may be used to substitute for
one of the four required subfield electives if consent is
granted by the program coordinator.
5. A grade of C or better is required in ANT 102 and 185.
MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
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18 hours in Anthropology required.
Required courses: ANT 102, 185.
At least 9 hours must be at the 200-level or higher.
NOTE: Additional Anthropology electives will be recommended on an individual basis. No Sociology course
may be counted toward the 18 hours in Anthropology
required for the minor.
Sociology Courses (SOC)
106 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ICL
3 sem. hrs.
Critical examination of the relationship between social
forces and the experiences of individuals and groups focusing on the nature of social reality, social structures, and
social change.
108 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
SS
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of social problems dealing with gender, ethnicity, stratification, and global competition utilizing interdisciplinary, sociological, and global perspectives. May not
be taken under the P/NP option.
109 INTRODUCTION TO U.S.
LATINO/A STUDIES
UST
3 sem. hrs.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the migration, work,
and community experiences of U.S. Latino/Latina immigrants and their descendants. May not be taken under the
P/NP option. Also offered as LAL 109.
111 AMERICAN DIVERSITY: CONTESTED
VISIONS OF THE UNITED STATES
EXPERIENCE
UST
3 sem. hrs.
Study of major events in United States history from the perspectives of race, gender, ethnicity, and class. May not be
taken under the P/NP option. Also offered as HIS 111.
112 AMERICAN FAMILY: CHANGE AND
DIVERSITY
UST
3 sem. hrs.
Historical and comparative exploration of activities of family
formation, maintenance, and reconfiguration in America.
Emphasis on issues of diversity. May not be taken under the
P/NP option. Also offered as FCS/HIS 112.
123 HUMAN SEXUALITY
3 sem. hrs.
Basic psychological, socio-cultural, and physiological elements of human sexuality. Not for credit if had PSY 123.
Prerequisite: SOC 106 or PSY 111 or 110 recommended.
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206 SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY
3 sem. hrs.
In-depth introduction to sociological thought and inquiry.
Prerequisites: SOC major only. Grade of C or better in
SOC 106.
211 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Process and consequences of aging; interplay between social
and social-psychological forces and the aged population in
society. Also offered as SWK 211. Prerequisite: A minimum
of 45 hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC 106
or is PSY 111 recommended
212 SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH
3 sem. hrs.
Complexities of death-related behavior in modern societies; sociological and social-psychological viewpoints;
theoretical and pragmatic implications. Prerequisite: A
minimum of 45 hours completed or consent of the
instructor. SOC 106 or PSY 111 is recommended.
220 GLOBAL SOCIAL CHANGE: AN INTRODUCTION TO
MACROSOCIOLOGY
SS
3 sem. hrs.
Global, comparative, historical introduction to patterns of
entire societies. May include economy, power, inequality,
population, gender, family, and culture.
223 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
SS
3 sem. hrs.
Scientific study of ways individuals think, feel, and behave in
social situations; research methods, attitudes, social cognition,
and interpersonal relations. Also offered as PSY 223. Prerequisites: COM 110 and ENG 101 or concurrent registration;
PSY 110 or 111 or SOC 106.
240 PEOPLE IN PLACES: UNDERSTANDING
AND DEVELOPING COMMUNITY
SS
3 sem. hrs.
Consideration of the ingredients of community vitality;
how globalization has affected community life; the environmental implications of cities, suburbs and rural places;
and strategies for community development. Prerequisite:
COM 110 or ENG 101.
260 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
3 sem. hrs.
Theories of stratification, socioeconomic, gender and racial
dimensions of the American class system, post-industrial
income and wealth inequality, power relationships. Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 hours completed or consent of the
instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
262 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
3 sem. hrs.
Sociological and social psychological examination of the
patterned and dynamic aspects of marital and family relationships. Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 hours completed
or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
263 DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
3 sem. hrs.
Causes, societal response and control of deviant behavior. Definition of deviant acts, stigmatization, and the process of reabsorbing deviants. Prerequisites: SOC 106 is recommended.
264 RACIAL, SOCIAL CLASS, AND
GENDER INEQUALITY
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of social constructions of race/ethnicity, social
class, gender. How categories are transformed into systems of
inequality nationally and globally. Prerequisite: A minimum
of 45 hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is
recommended.
265 PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
3 sem. hrs.
Introductory course on theory, research, and methods in the
study of a variety of social and personal relationships. Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 hours completed or consent of the
instructor. SOC 106 or PSY 110 or PSY 111 is recommended.
268 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
3 sem. hrs.
Functions and origins of religion; impact of religion on individual, society, and culture: social forces affecting religion.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 hours completed or consent
of the instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
270 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
3 sem. hrs.
In-depth study of major theoretical traditions in the discipline and key individual contributors from classical to
contemporary eras. Examination of the role of theory and
conceptualization in sociological research. Formerly HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT. Prerequisites:
Grade of C or better in SOC 106 and 206. Major only or
consent of the department advisor.
271 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGICAL
RESEARCH
3 sem. hrs.
Convergence of theory and research; design of inquiry,
measurement, survey design, data collection, analysis, and
interpretation. Research projects are part of the course.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SOC 106 and 206.
Major only or consent of the department advisor.
275 SOCIAL STATISTICS
3 sem. hrs.
Application and interpretation of basic descriptive and inferential statistics used in behavioral research. Non-parametric
and parametric statistics are considered. Prerequisites: MAT
120, 130, 150, or PSY 138 or ECO 138 or GEO 138 or POL
138, or MQM 100. Grade of C or better in SOC 106 and
206. Major only or consent of the department advisor.
292 CAREERS FOR SOCIOLOGY MAJORS
1 sem. hr.
Acquaints students with career opportunities and relates
Sociology skills learned to those needed in various career
situations. Includes instruction on job placement skills.
Formerly 289.39. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in
SOC 106 and 206. Major only or consent of the department advisor.
295 SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE
3 sem. hrs.
Analysis of cultural forms such as mass media, art, music theatre, popular culture, fashion, and architecture and their relationships to various social structures. Formerly SOC 289A40.
300 SENIOR EXPERIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Capstone experience in research and writing on a sociological topic which varies with the specialization of the
instructor. Prerequisites: Major only and senior standing.
Grade of C or better in SOC 106, 206, 270, 271, 275 and
292. Concurrent registration allowed for SOC 270.
302 ANIMALS AND SOCIETY
3 sem. hrs.
Examines the social relationships between human and nonhuman animals and the social meanings that condition the
lives of particular species. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75
hours completed or consent of the instructor or graduate student standing.
310 MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Social distribution and social construction of illness; physician socialization; doctor-patient interaction; alternative
medicine; structure of health care systems; biomedical
ethics. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or
consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
311 ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Advanced treatment of selected subjects in gerontology.
Multiple enrollments are allowed if content differs. Also
offered as SWK 311. Prerequisites: SOC 211 or consent
of the instructor; a minimum of 75 hours completed or
consent of the instructor.
317 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT
3 sem. hrs.
The social institution of sport is examined using such
sociological concepts as social organization, culture,
socialization, deviance, social stratification, minority
groups, and collective behavior. Also offered as KNR
317. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or
consent of the instructor.
318 CHILDREN IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
3 sem. hrs.
Exploration of global-scale trends, diversity, processes,
power dynamics, and interventions related to children
and their trajectories. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75
hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is
recommended.
320 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND
ECONOMIC CHANGE
3 sem. hrs.
Survey of debates and theories regarding definitions,
means, and consequences of “development” within poorand middle-income countries; country case studies. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of
the instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
330 SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
3 sem. hrs.
An examination of the interactions between the social and
physical environment and how social structures and individual actions impact the “natural world.” Prerequisite: A
minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
SOC 106 or 108 is recommended.
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331 SELF AND SOCIETY
3 sem. hrs.
Analysis of the micro-level relationships between the
individual and society. Topics include social interaction,
the self, identity and emotion management. Prerequisite: A
minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
SOC 106 is recommended.
333 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY: POWER,
CULTURE AND CHANGE
3 sem. hrs.
Critical analysis of the institutional mechanisms and
social processes through which political power is constructed, distributed, and maintained. Prerequisites: SOC
106 or 108. A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent
of the instructor.
338 SOCIAL INTERACTION
3 sem. hrs.
Examines the structure of social interaction in everyday
and institutional contexts, and its role in the organization
of social life, identities, and institutions. Also offered as
ANT 338. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
341 THE SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
3 sem. hrs.
Explores the concepts, theories, and methods sociologists
utilize to explain gendered differences in social relations
and life changes. Examines individual, interactional, institutional and social change processes. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
SOC 106 or PSY 111 is recommended.
342 SOCIOLOGY OF THE BODY
3 sem. hrs.
Explores the concepts, theories, and methods sociologists
utilize to study the body in social life. Special emphasis on
non-normative bodies. Prerequisites: SOC 106; a minimum
of 75 hours completed.
350 SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
The primary focus of this course will be to engage with the
current debates, issues, and problems associated with higher
education. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed
or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
361 URBAN SOCIOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Urban structure and dynamics stressing human ecological theories, power, and cultural forces affecting architecture and social interaction. Prerequisite: A minimum
of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC
106 is recommended.
362 POPULATION
3 sem. hrs.
Dynamics of population size and change, including fertility, mortality, migration, composition, spatial distribution, family, and relation to resources in the United
States and the world; application and policy implications.
Formerly SOC 267. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75
hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is
recommended.
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365 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
3 sem. hrs.
Delinquency as a social and legal problem; theories of delinquency, the juvenile court; prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the
instructor.
366 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
3 sem. hrs.
Theories, methods, and research on social movements in the
United States and on transnational social movements, including the women’s movement. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75
hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 is recommended.
372 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course addresses current topics of sociological interest.
Multiple enrollments are allowed if content is different;
maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: SOC 106 or consent of
the instructor.
375 ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Explores how economic behavior is embedded in social
structure (including political and cultural practices), and
how economies are embedded in societies. Prerequisite:
A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC 106 or 108 is recommended.
398A01 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
INTERNSHIP/COOP IN APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
1-6 sem. hrs.
Independent experience in applying sociology in a supervised
community work setting. Academic requirements include final
paper for internship coordinator based on integrative research
experience. Maximum 6 hours toward Sociology major. Maximum 16 hours of all 398 towards graduation. Prerequisites: A
minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
SOC 271 or equivalent is recommended.
398A02 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
INTERNSHIP/COOP IN
SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
1-6 sem. hrs.
Practical experience in the design, implementation, analysis,
and reporting of social science research through surveys,
secondary data analysis, demographic analysis and program
evaluation in a research project. Multiple enrollments are
allowed; maximum 6 hours toward SOC major; maximum
16 hours of all 398 towards graduation. Prerequisites: SOC
271 and 275 or concurrent registration; a minimum of 75
hours completed or consent of the instructor.
398A03 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
INTERNSHIP/COMPUTING
IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
1-6 sem. hrs.
Introduction to computer applications in social science disciplines. Projects assigned using Web CT format explore the
social implications of computer technology in an automated
world. Practical experience in maintaining a computer lab
facility and tutoring social science students. Maximum 16
hours of all 398 towards graduation. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor. SOC
271 or 275 or concurrent registration is recommended.
Anthropology Courses (ANT) 464
102 HUMAN ORIGINS: AN INTRODUCTION
TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
AND ARCHAEOLOGY
SMT
3 sem. hrs.
Introductory course in biological anthropology, the study of
the place of humans in nature, human evolution, and current
human biological diversity. Prerequisites: COM 110 and
ENG 101 and MAT 113, 120, 130, or 145.
143 UNITY AND DIVERSITY
IN LANGUAGE
SS
3 sem. hrs.
Study of the structure of language (phonetics, phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics) as it reflects cognition,
social relations, cultural conventions, and speech communities. Also offered as ENG/LAN 143. Prerequisites: COM
110 and ENG 101.
176 CULTURE, POWER, AND CIVIC LIFE
ICL
3 sem. hrs.
Overview of various contemporary human and global problems from a cross-cultural and anthropological perspective.
May not be taken under the P/NP option. Not for credit if
had ANT 175 CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON
CONTEMPORARY HUMAN PROBLEMS. Prerequisite:
COM 110 or ENG 101.
185 CULTURES OF THE WORLD: AN
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL AND
LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY
SS
3 sem. hrs.
A survey of many of the world’s societies and traditions,
examined from an anthropological perspective. Prerequisite:
COM 110 or ENG 101 or concurrent registration.
270 ANTHROPOLOGY OF GENDER AND
SEXUALITY
3 sem. hrs.
An anthropological examination of the concepts of gender
and sexuality, as they intersect with the social categories
of sex, race, class, and nation. Formerly CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON WOMEN, SEX ROLES,
AND GENDER.
272 NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS
3 sem. hrs.
Comparative survey of selected historic and modern Native
American cultures.
273 FOODWAYS
3 sem. hrs.
Comparative study of food habits with emphasis on origins
and cultural significance. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or 185
recommended.
274 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Principles, methods, and techniques of locating and excavating archaeological sites, interpreting archaeological
data, and reconstructing past behavior. Prerequisite: Grade
of C or better in ANT 102 or consent of the instructor.
277 PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of the social and cultural functions of language, applying anthropological linguistic models to the
study of past and present cultures. Prerequisite: Grade of C
or better in ANT 185.
278 INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICA
3 sem. hrs.
This course is a survey of the communities, societies, and
cultures of people of Asian descent living in America today.
280 CHEROKEE CULTURE TO 1830
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of Cherokee heritage using anthropological
perspectives. Traces the development of Cherokee culture
from its beginnings to the nineteenth century.
281 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIO-CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of social organization and cultural processes in
comparative perspective using diverse theoretical frameworks. Formerly PRINCIPLES OF ETHNOLOGY. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ANT 185.
292 CAREERS FOR ANTHROPOLOGY
MAJORS
1 sem. hr.
Acquaints students with career opportunities and relates
Anthropology skills to those needed in various career situations. Includes job placement skills. Not for credit if had
SOC 292. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ANT 102
and 185. Major only or consent of the department advisor.
294 JAPANESE SOCIETY AND CULTURE
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of modern Japanese culture, social structure,
and institutions from an anthropological perspective.
297 LOST CONTINENTS AND SUNKEN CITIES
3 sem. hrs.
Survey of the pseudo-scientific theories of the archaeological past.
301 ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF
PREHISTORIC MATERIALS
3 sem. hrs.
An advanced course that uses a combination of lectures
and laboratory sessions to explore the methods used in the
analysis of prehistoric archaeological materials. Prerequisites: ANT 102; and ANT 274 is recommended, or consent of the instructor.
302 ETHNOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs.
Study of the techniques used to describe cultural practices
and beliefs. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed
or consent of the instructor.
303 LATIN AMERICA IN ETHNOGRAPHIC
PERSPECTIVE
3 sem. hrs.
Exploration of major trends in the anthropology of Latin
America as examined through ethnographic case studies.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
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306 REGIONAL AND AREA STUDIES
1-9 sem. hrs.
Intensive study of particular lands, environments, cultures,
and peoples. Multiple enrollments are allowed if the content
is different. Course topic determines subfield placement.
307 JAPANESE DIASPORAS, CULTURE,
AND IDENTITY
3 sem. hrs.
Advanced-level survey of globalization theories focusing on
Japanese descendants living overseas and “returnees” to
Japan as migratory workers.
308 JAPANESE COMMUNICATIVE
STRATEGIES
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to analyze Japanese culture and society–both historically and contemporarily–via their language
and communication. Prerequisite: One of the following (two
recommended): ANT/LAN/ENG 143; ANT 277, 294; ENG
243, 342; HIS 275; JPN 112, 115, 116, 231.
338 SOCIAL INTERACTION
3 sem. hrs.
Examines the structure of social interaction in everyday
and institutional contexts, and its role in the organization
of social life, identities, and institutions. Also offered as
SOC 338. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
342 SOCIOLINGUISTICS
3 sem. hrs.
Social significance of language variation: regional, social,
ethnic dialects; attitudes towards variation. Multilingual
societies, language choice, language shift, language planning. Also offered as ENG 342.
350 PRINCIPLES OF PALEOANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Detailed study of human evolution, based primarily on
the fossil record, and the processes and scientific principles applicable thereto. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better
in ANT 102 or consent of the instructor.
370 ZOOARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Foundations of zooarchaeology including identification
techniques, analytical methods, and interpretation of animal bone assemblages from archaeological sites. Prerequisites: ANT 274 and a minimum of 75 hours completed, or
consent of the instructor.
371 HUMAN OSTEOLOGY
4 sem. hrs.
Detailed study of the biology and anatomy of the human
skeleton with a focus on identification in forensic and bioarchaeological contexts. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or BSC 101
or 196, or consent of the instructor.
372 HUMAN PALEOPATHOLOGY AND
SKELETAL ANALYSIS
3 sem. hrs.
Analysis of pathologies, physical traits, and measurements
on human skeletons to reconstruct community health and life
ways of extinct cultures. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or 371, or
consent of the instructor.
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373 ARCHAEOLOGY OF
POLITICAL ECONOMY
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of historical and archaeological methods for
reconstructing past political economics. Emphasis on past
Latin American political and economic organizations. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or 274 or consent of the instructor.
374 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM STUDIES
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of the history, organization, and administration
of museums as well as the methods of acquisition, preservation and exhibition of artifacts. Prerequisite: A minimum of
75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
375 LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Archaeological study of regions, including settlement patterns, natural and cultural environments, and ways humans
are shaped by places they inhabit. Prerequisite: ANT 274 or
consent of the instructor.
376 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF GENDER
3 sem. hrs.
Exploration of various archaeological approaches to the
interpretation of gender in past societies. Prerequisite: ANT
274 or consent of the instructor.
378 EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BIOLOGICAL
DIVERSITY
3 sem. hrs.
Study of the biological differences between human populations and the meaning of ‘race’ as it relates to modern
human genetic diversity. Alternates with ANT 393. Formerly
HUMAN VARIATION AND ADAPTATION. Prerequisites:
ANT 102; a minimum of 45 hours completed or consent of
the instructor.
380 KEY CONCEPTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
HISTORY AND THEORY
3 sem. hrs.
Anthropological thought from historical, systematic and
applied viewpoint; emphasis on changing content, concepts,
methods of the discipline. Prerequisites: ANT 274, 277, 281,
350, and consent of the instructor.
381 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL
1-9 sem. hrs.
Field instruction in methods and techniques of archaeological
survey, excavation, preparation and preservation of materials,
and record keeping. Materials charge optional. Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor. ANT 274 is recommended.
382 SENIOR THESIS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Intensive experience in research and writing on an individually selected topic. Prerequisites: ANT 380 and senior
standing, or consent of the instructor.
383 STUDIES IN SELECTED CULTURES
3 sem. hrs.
Culture patterns of selected areas. Topics include physical
characteristics, history, social, political, intellectual life, and
cultural change. Multiple enrollments are allowed if content
is different. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
384 NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Prehistoric cultures of North America, from late Pleistocene to the occupation by Europeans. Development of
cultural patterns traced; current problems examined. Formerly ANT 283. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or 274 or consent
of the instructor.
385 MEDIA AND VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Intersection of visual media and anthropology: ethnographic
film, ethics of representation, television and film ethnographies. Visual or written class project. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours completed or consent of the instructor.
386 ARCHAEOLOGY THEORY
3 sem. hrs.
Archeological method and theory from 1800 to the present,
emphasizing American archaeology. Prerequisite: ANT 274
or consent of the instructor.
392 ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF
HISTORIC MATERIALS
3 sem. hrs.
Examination of the identification, meaning, and interpretation of the historic material culture excavated and studied by
archaeologists. Prerequisite: ANT 274 or consent of the
instructor.
393 PRIMATE BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION
3 sem. hrs.
Concentrated examination of various aspects of the primates:
their biology, behavior, evolution, and significance for
understanding human nature. Offered even-numbered years.
Alternates with ANT 378. Formerly PRIMATE STUDIES.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 45 hours completed or consent
of the instructor.
398 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
INTERNSHIP/CO-OP IN ANTHROPOLOGY
3-6 sem. hrs.
Supervised field experience in a professional capacity in
any Anthropology subdiscipline with appropriate campus,
community, state, national, or international agencies, museums, institutes, organizations, or businesses. Maximum 6
hours toward Anthropology major. Maximum 16 hours all
398 towards graduation. Prerequisites: A minimum of 75
hours completed or consent of the instructor. Consent of
the Professional Practice Coordinator.
398A02 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
IN ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Practical experience in the design, implementation, analysis,
and reporting of anthropological research through supervised
field or laboratory research experiences. Multiple enrollments
are allowed; maximum of 6 hours toward the Anthropology
major; maximum 16 hours of all 398 courses towards graduation. Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 hours or consent of the
instructor.