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ANTHROPOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AN 102 Cultural Anthropology 3 CR
The goal of this course is for students to develop an anthropological imagination and understand its relevance for living in the contemporary world. An anthropological imagination involves an interest in and an understanding of the unity, diversity, and development of human biology, society, and culture. As an introduction to cultural anthropology, this course emphasizes the concept of culture and focuses on socio-cultural variation and patterns of socio-culture change in contemporary human societies. This course introduces students to the aims, methods, issues, and insights of cultural anthropology.
AN 201 World Cultures 3 CR
Examines a cross section of societies, including hunter-gatherer, horticultural, peasant, pastoral and industrial. Themes of cultural diversity, cultural contact and understanding “the other.”
AN 205 North American Indians 3 CR
Covers the cultural development and diversity of aboriginal North America, the impact of European contact on Native American societies and contemporary issues among North American Indians.
AN 240 Urbanism and Urban Development in World Perspective 3 CR
Focuses on the origins and growth of cities, the nature of urban society and culture and trends in urbanization in the developed and developing areas of the world.
Prerequisite: AN 102 or SO 101
AN 280 Native American Literature 3 CR
Native American literature is explored in order to develop an understanding of the history, society and culture of Native Americans, and an appreciation of their literary contributions.
AN 299 Special Topics in Anthropology 3 CR
Designates new or occasional courses (i.e., one capitalizing on a timely topic).
Prerequisites: Established by the department as appropriate for the specific course.
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