ANTH- Anthropology

EDP,GS,SS- Students are introduced to the subfields of anthropology: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Students learn about anthropology's holistic approach to understanding the human experience and presence on the globe. Students explore anthropology's cross-cultural and evolutionary approach and investigate and experiment with anthropological methods used to research the world's diverse cultures. Students who have taken a previous anthropology course should not enroll in this course. Prerequisite(s): None.

EDP,SS- This anthropology survey course introduces students to the origins of human diversity by tracing the origins of humanity and material culture from its ancient beginnings to the first literate societies. Through readings, videos, the Internet, and other materials, students will journey to Africa, Mesopotamia, Asia, India, Europe and the Americas as they learn about human adaptations to both the natural and cultural environments.

SS- In this anthropology course, students investigate how anthropological archaeologists reconstruct the human past. Students learn about archaeological process, examine the relationship of archaeology to anthropological concerns, and develop critical thinking skills by evaluating archaeological methodologies and explanatory theories, analyzing archaeological material, and conducting a virtual dig.

GS, NS- Students in this course will evaluate the origins of humankind, from the earliest primates to modern humans. Students learn the fundamentals of biological evolutionary theory, while exploring the biocultural approach. Students will learn to critically evaluate scientific claims about humankind, recognize human variation, and develop critical thinking skills through the application of essential anthropological approaches, theories, and methods.

EDP, GS, IL, SS- Students in this course examine the dimensions of human culture, including kinship, politics, and religion, and evaluate the interrelationships between geography, environment, and cultural forms. Students explore globalization while developing critical thinking skills through the application of essential anthropological approaches, theories, and methods. This course fulfills the integrated learning requirement for the Associate in Integrated Studies degree.

EDP, SS- This course introduces students to linguistic methods and theories used within anthropology. Students examine the structural features of language, compare human and animal communication, and explore the interaction of culture and language. Linguistic relativism and determinism will be scrutinized, as well as the relationship of language to society, nationalism, and politics.

EDP, SS- In this anthropology course students explore and compare belief systems, encompassing a sample of both tribal and world religions. Learners examine symbolism, rituals, myths, ecological ties, etc., to gain insight into the origins, construction, and intricacies of the world's belief systems. Students also investigate the role of belief systems in the construction of social roles, social distinctions, culture conflict, and cultural change.

EDP, GS, SS- Students in this anthropology course adopt a global perspective to explore the ways in which culture impacts health and wellness. Students learn about different cultural approaches to understanding the relationship between the human body and mind, the treatment of physical and mental illness, medical and social models of disability, and medical ethics related to advances in genetic and biomedical research. Students develop their critical thinking skills by evaluating medical anthropology methodology and theoretical approaches, and explore the interrelationships between health, inequality, and globalization. (formerly ANTH 275)

EDP,GS, IL,SS- Students explore global human rights issues from a holistic anthropological perspective, focusing on the various factors (cultural, economic, historical, and political) that prevent and promote the development of social justice and successful pluralistic societies. Learners examine national and international institutions and non-governmental agencies responsible for human rights definition, monitoring, and enforcement. Students investigate human rights case studies by utilizing anthropological methodologies and theories. They also develop critical thinking skills by evaluating human rights solutions and reconciliation. This course includes a community based-learning project and fulfills the integrated learning requirement for the Associate in Integrated Studies degree.