Courses

Thematically surveys theoretical and ethnographic issues that have been important in understanding Brazil. Read and write critically about textual and visual representations of Brazil presented in the course. Prereq., ANTH 2100; three or more cultural anthropology courses recommended. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Intensive analysis of major issues in anthropological research on South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka), including kinship, gender, marriage, caste system, religion and ritual, ethnic conflict, and social change. Prereq., ANTH 2100 or instructor consent. Same as ANTH 5750. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Introduces the historical, political, and cultural dimensions of Southeast Asia, focusing primarily on Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia, with some coverage of mainland Southeast Asia. Prereq., ANTH 2100. Restricted to juniors or seniors. Same as ANTH 5760. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Introduces students to anthropological theories on tourism and considers those theories in the contexts of the varied sites and forms of tourism practiced around the world today. We will ask: why do people tour? Where do they go? And most centrally: How do the hosts to tourism feel about these outside visitors? Having been exposed to questions of globalization, development, belonging, race, gender, and desire, students will then be asked to reflect upon and theorize their own touristic experiences. Recommended prereq., ANTH 2100. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Same as LING 4800.

For upper-division undergraduate students. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Practicum by special arrangement only. Students learn to teach anthropology by serving as recitation leaders or tutors in introductory courses or as small group leaders in advanced courses. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Provides academically supervised opportunities for junior and senior anthropology majors and graduate students to work in public and private sectors on projects related to students' career goals. Relates classroom theory to practice. Requires at least 48 hours on the job per credit hour and evidence (paper, employer evaluation, work journal) of significant learning. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereqs., ANTH 2010, 2100, and 2200, junior standing, anthropology major with a minimum 3.25 GPA, and departmental consent. Same as ANTH 5930.

Same as ANTH 4000. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as ANTH 4020. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

This courses traces the development of Anthropology and museums in America from late 19th century to present day. Students are encouraged to: explore museum theory and practice; think critically about the history of relations among Native Americans, Anthropology, and museums; consider the legacy of collecting and challenges of representing others; and, examine the interplay of Anthropology, material culture, and colonialism. ANTH 4045, ANTH 5045, and MUSM 5045 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as ANTH 4060. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as ANTH 4070.

Same as ANTH 4110.

Same as ANTH 4120. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as ANTH 4129.

Same as ANTH 4130.

Same as ANTH 4150.

Same as ANTH 4170.

Same as ANTH 4210.

Same as ANTH 4220. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as ANTH 4224. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as ANTH 4240. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Same as ANTH 4270.

Same as ANTH 4330. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.