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Courses in Anthropology

ANTH 021 - Human Cultures

Introduction to cultural anthropology focusing on the life ways of non-Western societies and how anthropologists study them.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 023 - Anthropology Third World Dev

A survey of the role of applied anthropology in the understanding and analysis of development efforts to alleviate (mostly) third world problems.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 024 - Prehistoric Archaeology

Examination of the origins and development of culture from the earliest human fossils through the appearance of civilization; the nature of archaeological data and interpretations.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 026 - Biological Anthropology

Introduction to the study of the evolution and physical variation of humanity from a biocultural perspective.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 028 - Linguistic Anthropology

Introduction to linguistic anthropology, focusing on language and communication as they pertain to human culture and human social interaction.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 064 - Native Americans of Vermont

Vermont's native peoples from their earliest appearance in the region until today. Archaeological and ethnographic data reviewed in the broader perspective of aboriginal Northeastern cultural history. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 095 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 1-3.

ANTH 096 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 1-3.

ANTH 140 - Primates and Anthropology

A survey of behavior and anatomy of nonhuman primates (monkeys, apes and prosimians) from an anthropological perspective. Pre/co-requisites: Anth 21 or Anth 26.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 151 - Anth of East Europe

Survey of cultures of Central and Eastern Europe during the socialist and post-socialist periods with an emphasis on social, cultural and economic transformation since 1985. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 21 or a 100-level Russia/East European Studies course.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 152 - Cultures of East Asia

Introduction to the cultures of East Asian societies with a focus on issues of cultural representation, sociocultural diversity, social change, historical interactions, and cultural comparison. Prerequisite: Anth 21

Credits: 3.

ANTH 160 - North American Indians

Ethnographic survey of major native American cultures of Mesoamerica and the U.S. against background of aboriginal culture history, and problems of contact with European cultures. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 161 - Cultures of South America

Ethnographic survey of major native American cultures south of Mesoamerica against background of aboriginal culture history, and their relation to present day culture spheres. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 162 - Cultures of Africa

Ethnographic survey of representative native societies of sub-Saharan Africa and major colonial/immigrant minorities emphasizing changes resulting from colonialism, independence, and modernization. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 163 - South Pacific Cultures

Survey of major cultural areas of the South Pacific including problems of prehistory, contact with Western colonialism, and contemporary life. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 165 - Peoples of South Asia

Culture and social organization of peoples of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Theoretical issues in anthropological analysis of these societies discussed. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 166 - Peoples of the Middle East

Culture and social organization of peoples living in lands from Morocco to Afghanistan, including a consideration of Islam. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 167 - Native Peoples of Canada

Traditional life-ways of the native peoples of Canada, Indian, and Inuit; contemporary issues in native life in Canada. Prerequisites: 21 or Geography 52 or History 65 or 66. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 169 - Latinos in the United States

Survey of peoples of Latino/Hispanic descent living in the U.S. Course examines their similarities and differences in history, ethnic identification and cultural practices. Prerequisite: 21.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 172 - Gender, Sex and Culture

Cross-cultural study of gender, sex and sexuality, including exploring the cultural construction of categories and cultural practices related to gender, sex and sexuality. Pre/co-requisite: ANTH 21.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 174 - Culture, Health and Healing

Introduction to medical anthropology. Social and cultural perspectives on health and illness experiences, doctor-patient interactions, healing practices, and access to health and health care. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 21 or 3 credits of SOC. Cross-listings: SOC 155

Credits: 3.

ANTH 176 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropol

Intermediate level special topics in linguistic anthropology. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 28 or CMSI 80.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 178 - Sociolinguistics

Exploration of language and nonverbal interactions as cultural activities. Focus on rules and patterns people display appropriate to communication and social interaction. Prerequisite: 28.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 179 - Environmental Anthropology

Introduction to how culture mediates human- environmental interactions. Topics include cultural, spiritual, and political ecology; forms of resource management; environmentalism; sustainable development; and environmental justice. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 21, 23, 24 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 180 - Psychological Anthropology

Cross-cultural study of the individual in a sociocultural context examining cognition and culture, symbols, alternative states of consciousness, human sexuality, deviance and madness, and ethnotherapy. Prerequisite: 21. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 181 - Law, War and Disorder

Introduction to the anthropology of law and conflict management emphasizing the cultural fora and social organization of disputes and efforts to deal with conflict. Prerequisite: 21.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 187 - Race and Ethnicity

(Same as Sociology 119.) Description and analysis of ethnic, racial, and religious groups in the U.S. Examination of social/cultural patterns in the larger society and in these groups themselves. Prerequisite: 21.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 188 - Historical Archaeology

Survey of field, lab, and archival research methods; specialized studies of material culture; selected topics on ethnicity in the Americas, gender and status. Prerequisites: 24. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 189 - Aging in Cross-Cultural Persp

Aging from an anthropological perspective. Topics include the biology of aging; aging in hunting, pastoral, fishing, and horticultural societies; aging in contemporary ethnic America. Prerequisites: 21 or Sociology 20. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 190 - ISSP Thesis

Independent study for students enrolled in Integrated Social Sciences Program; final product is thesis. Prerequisite: Enrollment in ISSP courses.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 0-6.

ANTH 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1-6.

ANTH 197 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1-6.

ANTH 198 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1-12.

ANTH 200 - Field Work in Archaeology

Methods and techniques of archaeological investigation in field situations and the laboratory analysis of data. Prerequisites: 24, one 100-level course in anthropology or history, instructor's permission. Summers only.

Credits: 3-6.

ANTH 201 - Practicum & Internship

Supervised service or research integrating theoretical and practical anthropological issues. Prerequisite: Nine hours of anthropology.

Credits: 1-12.

ANTH 210 - Archaeological Theory

Development of archaeology from the 19th century to the present including concepts of form, space and time, intellectual attitudes, current systems theory, and research strategies. Prerequisites: 24, one 100-level anthropology course; or Historic Preservation 201; or graduate standing in Historic Preservation Program, or History 121, 122, or 149. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 220 - Develop & Applied Anthropology

Seminar examines the application of anthropological knowledge and methodologies to alleviate social problems around the world, with a special focus on the cultural politics of expertise. Prerequisites: ANTH 23, three 100-level courses, or instructor's permission. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 225 - Anthropological Theory

Schools of anthropological thought examined in relation to data on non-Western societies and the historical and social context in which the anthropologist works. Prerequisites: 21, one 100-level course.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 228 - Social Organization

Examination of the basic anthropological concepts and theories used in the cross-cultural analysis of kinship and marriage. Prerequisites: 21, one 100-level course.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 250 - Museum Anthropology

The cultural context of selected archaeological and ethnographic collections at Fleming Museum; cataloguing, conservation, research, and interpretation of objects; exhibition design and ethical issues. Prerequisites: Junior standing; Anthropology, Art History, Studio Art majors and minors. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 276 - Adv Topics in Linguistics

Advanced special topics in linguistics, sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 28 and one 100-level ANTH course or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 283 - Colonialism

The concepts, ideologies, and practice(s) of colonialism within a sociocultural and historical context emphasizing the cultures of the colonizer and the colonized and the interaction thereof. Prerequisites: 21, one 100-level course, or 21, six hours in the social sciences. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 284 - Linguistic Anthropology Mthds

Exploration of key methodologies in linguistic anthropology, including theories and practice of eliciting linguistic data, conducting interviews, transcribing audio- and video-taped interactions, and analyzing conversations. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 28 or CMSI 80 and 1 Anthropology course at the 100 level or above.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 290 - Meth of Ethnographic Field Wrk

Examination of theoretical and ethical premises of field work methodology with practical experience in participant observation, interviewing, the genealogical method, and the recording of data. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of anthropology. Alternate years.

Credits: 3.

ANTH 295 - Advanced Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisites: 21, one 100-level course.

Credits: 1-6.

ANTH 296 - Advanced Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisites: 21, one 100-level course.

Credits: 1-6.

ANTH 297 - Advanced Readings & Research

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

Credits: 1-3.

ANTH 298 - Advanced Readings & Research

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

Credits: 1-3.