Dept. Of Anthropology Programs:
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
See the “Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
Elective Requirements
Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.
General Education Requirements (55-62 units)
See the “General Education” requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
See the “Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement” in the University Catalog.
Course of Study/Minor Requirements
Students completing this major will need to a) complete an individualized course of study that consists of a minimum of 12 units of upper division courses approved by a faculty advisor in the Department of Anthropology or b) complete a minor in another field.
Major Requirements (39 units)
Students must select one of the concentrations listed. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.
General Anthropology Concentration (39 units)
A. Lower Division Required Courses (9 units)
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ANT 101. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANT 102. Ancient Civilizations (3)
B. Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
ANT 312. Language and Culture (3)
ANT 375. Ethnographic Methods and Techniques (3)
ANT 388. Anthropological Theories of Behavior (3)
ANT 490. Proseminar in Anthropology (3)
C. Select one course from each of the following groups (9 units):
1. Cultures of the Americas (3 units)
ANT 330. North American Indians (3)
ANT 339. Comparative Cultures: Mexico and Central America (3)
ANT 342. Comparative Cultures: South America (3)
2. Cultures of Africa and Eurasia (3 units)
ANT 338. Comparative Cultures: Mainland and Southeast Asia (3)
ANT 340. Comparative Cultures: Peoples and Cultures of Egypt (3)
ANT 370. Peoples of the Old World (3)
3. Sociocultural Anthropology (3 units)
ANT 310. Culture and Personality: Psychological Anthropology
ANT 315. Magic and Religion (3)
ANT 336. Comparative Cultures: Comparative Sociopolitical Systems (3)
ANT 337. Comparative Cultures: Ethnography and Film (3)
ANT 341. Folklore (3)
E. Archaeology: Select two courses from the following (6 units).
ANT 313. Methods and Techniques of Archaeology (3)
ANT 333. Ancient Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala (3)
ANT 350. Prehistory of Africa and Eurasia (3)
ANT 351. Prehistory of the Americas (3)
D. Electives: Select one upper division course in anthropology in addition to those taken to fulfill the above requirements (3 units).
Archaeology Concentration (39 units)
A. Lower Division Required Courses (9 units)
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ANT 101. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANT 102. Ancient Civilizations (3)
B. Upper Division Required Courses (15 units)
ANT 313. Methods and Techniques of Archaeology (3)
ANT 350. Prehistory of Africa and Eurasia (3)
ANT 351. Prehistory of the Americas (3)
ANT 388. Anthropological Theories of Behavior (3)
ANT 490. Proseminar in Anthropology (3)
C. Select one course from the following groups (6 units):
1. Cultures of the Americas (3 units)
ANT 330. North American Indians (3)
ANT 333. Ancient Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala (3)
ANT 339. Comparative Cultures: Mexico and Central America (3)
ANT 342. Comparative Cultures: South America (3)
2. Cultures of Africa and Eurasia (3 units)
ANT 338. Comparative Cultures: Mainland and Southeast Asia (3)
ANT 340. Comparative Cultures: Peoples and Cultures of Egypt (3)
ANT 370. Peoples of the Old World (3)
D. Sociocultural Anthropology: Select two courses from the following (6 units):
ANT 310. Culture and Personality: Psychological Anthropology (3)
ANT 312. Language and Culture (3)
ANT 315. Magic and Religion (3)
ANT 336. Comparative Cultures: Comparative Sociopolitical Systems (3)
ANT 337. Comparative Cultures: Ethnography and Film (3)
ANT 341. Folklore (3)
ANT 375. Ethnographic Methods and Techniques (3)
E. Electives: Select one upper division anthropology elective in consultation with the archaeology program coordinator (3 units).
Minor in Anthropology (15 units)
The minor consists of five courses in anthropology. In consultation with an advisor, a specialized minor focusing on a specific aspect of anthropology can be developed in an area such as: Medical Anthropology, Human Evolution, Applied Anthropology, Educational Anthropology.
A. Lower Division Requirements: Select two courses from the following (6 units)
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ANT 101. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANT 102. Ancient Civilizations (3)
B. Upper Division Requirements: Select three upper division Anthropology courses (9 units).
Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
In addition to the course work listed for the major concentration in Archaeology, the awarding of the certificate is based on demonstrated applied experience in the professional aspects of Cultural Resource Management. Students must demonstrate competence in at least two of the following areas:
1. Intensive archaeological or ethnographic field experience relating to Cultural Resource Management; this experience must extend beyond an introductory field course.
2. Laboratory analysis in which the student demonstrates knowledge of methods and techniques in handling, processing, and interpreting either archaeological or ethnographic findings.
3. Report preparation experience in which the archaeological or anthropological aspects of Cultural Resource Management are stressed.
The applied experiences required for the Certificate in Cultural Resource Management can be obtained through independent study, enrollment in a special topics course, volunteer training, internships or actual professional experience of reasonable duration gained through employment in cultural resource management programs or projects. Arrangements for such experiences and individual competencies need to be made in advance under the guidance of the program coordinator and the department chair. Consultation should take place as soon as possible after the student selects this certificate program and also periodically while participating in the program.
Course Offerings
The credit value for each course in semester units is indicated for each term by a number in parentheses following the title. For course availability, please see the list of tentative course offerings in the current Class Schedule.
Lower Division
ANT 100 Introduction to Cultures (3).
Examination of the anthropological approach to the study of human behavior. The concept of culture, cultural institutions and processes, evolution of cultural systems, application of the concept of culture to current social problems.
ANT 101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3).
Examination of human biology. Introduces scientific approaches to genetics and evolution, primate evolution and behavior, evidence from fossil record for human evolution, and biological variation among modern humans, human growth and disease patterns, and human demography.
ANT 102 Ancient Civilizations (3).
Examination of origins and development of world civilizations. Using evidence from the archaeological record, the written record, the arts, literature, and the sciences, human cultural achievements are examined from the earliest beginnings to the sixteenth century
Upper Division
ANT 310 Culture and Personality: Psychological Anthropology (3).
Examination of the human personality within cultural contexts. Topics include personality formation and child-rearing; stress and mental/physical health problems which occur with cultural change; aging, roles and communication among local and worldwide ethnic groups.
ANT 312 Language and Culture (3).
Analysis of language as an aspect of culture. Relationship between language and culture patterns, dynamics of language and cultural change; the problem of meaning.
ANT 313 Methods and Techniques of Archaeology (3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic procedures and techniques used by archaeologists to excavate, analyze and interpret prehistoric remains. Field and/or laboratory activities. Variable topics will include field procedures, laboratory procedures or archaeological method and theories. Six hours of activity per week.
ANT 315 Magic and Religion (3).
A comparative analysis of magico-religious systems in their cultural setting and the role of the supernatural in human societies.
ANT 330 North American Indians (3).
Comparative study of cultural patterns of selected past and present native peoples of the United States and Canada.
ANT 333 Ancient Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala (3).
The history and archaeology of cultures of Central Mexico and Guatemala. Alternating topics include the rise of the Olmecs to the establishment of Teotihuacan and Tenochtitlan and the rise of Izapa to the development of classic and Postclassic Maya Civilization.
ANT 336 Comparative Cultures: Comparative Sociopolitial Systems (3).
Ethnographic and comparative approach to the study of the diverse cultures of the world. Examines substance patterns and sociopolitical organization of a variety of cultures in the past and present.
ANT 337 Comparative Cultures: Ethnography and Film (3).
Exploration of crosscultural differences as documented in visual images and texts dealing with three traditional societies, the Yanomami, the Dobe, and the Dugum. Analysis of substance and economy, social cohesion and social conflict, world view, and representations of other societies in a world characterized by dramatic cultural changes.
ANT 338 Comparative Cultures: Mainland and Southeast Asia (3).
Anthropology of Mainland Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar [Burma], Thailand, Vietnam) from ancient to modern times. Analysis of how natural and social environments (geography, climate, migration, trade, religion, arts, and state craft) contribute to the region’s cultural diversity, commonalities, and change through time.
ANT 339 Comparative Cultures: Mexico and Central America (3).
Anthropology of Mesoamerica’s indigenous cultures. Examines cultural patterns developed in prehispanic and colonial periods, and analyzes how historical factors, environmental conditions, and political and economic environments have influenced contemporary situations for Indian peoples of the region.
ANT 340 Comparative Cultures: Peoples of Ancient Egypt (3).
Anthropology of ancient Egyptian civilization from its earliest beginnings to the end of the New Kingdom. Ancient monuments, wall paintings, statues, tombs and hieroglypic writing are examined to gain insight into Egyptian culture and to illuminate the interaction between Egyptians and foreign peoples.
ANT 341 Folklore (3).
Theory and method in the study and collection of folktales, myths, legends, proverbs, riddles, and other forms of verbal tradition.
ANT 342 Comparative Cultures:
South America (3).
Anthropology of cultural differences expressed by indigenous cultures of South America. Critical analysis of such topics as environment and adaptation, kinship and social structure, social cohesion and social conflict, symbolism and ritual, and representations of other societies in a world characterized by dramatic cultural changes.
ANT 344 Aging in Cross-Cultural
Perspective (3).
Survey and analysis of cultural influences on the physical and social processes of aging. Examination and comparison of societal roles available to and assumed by older men and women of various cultures.
ANT 350 Prehistory of Africa and Eurasia (3).
Examination of the archaeological record
of the Old World (Europe, Africa, Asia). Emphasis on the study and critical analysis of excavated materials, processes of culture change, and reconstructions of social patterns. Variable topics will include the prehistory of different culture areas and chronological periods. Repeatable course.
ANT 351 Prehistory of the Americas (3).
Examination of the archaeological record of the New World (North America, Mesoamerica, and Andean area). Emphasis on critical analysis of excavated materials, processes of culture change, and reconstructions of social patterns. Variable topics will include the prehistory of different culture areas and chronological periods. Repeatable course.
ANT 370 Peoples of the Old World (3).
A survey of one or more cultural regions of the old World. Specific topics and areas may vary; for example: Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, India, Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific. Repeatable course.
ANT 375 Ethnographic Methods and Techniques (3).
Prerequisite: ANT 100.
Basic methods in the ethnographic study
of contemporary communities. Students conduct supervised field work using audiovisual recording and computer techniques to collect and analyze data. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activity (including computer lab) per week.
ANT 388 Anthropological Theories of Behavior (3).
Prerequisite: One course in Anthropology.
Historical survey and critical analysis of major schools of anthropological thought employed in explaining sociocultural behavior and phenomena. An integrative examination of current developments, issues and applications of the field of anthropology.
ANT 389 Transmission of Culture (3).
Examination of the concept of culture; emphasis on exploration of cross-cultural commonalities and differences in societal responses. Analysis of dynamics of cultural change with reference to ethnic and immigrant groups and institutions in America today. Topics include roles, institutions, educational processes, family interaction and structure of social systems.
ANT 490 Proseminar in Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ANT 100, ANT 101, and ANT 102.
Explores careers in Anthropology, examines distinctions between academic and applied Anthropology, reviews career options within sub-fields of Anthropology, examines professional activities of Anthropologists, explains research design.
ANT 494 Independent Study (2, 3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Independent study of a particular problem under the direction of a member of the anthropology department. Repeatable course.
ANT 495 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An intensive study of an issue, concept or theory in anthropology that is of special interest to both the faculty member and the students. Repeatable course. Three hours of lecture per week.
Infrequently Offered Courses
The following course is scheduled on a “demand” basis. Students should consult the department office for information about the next schedule offering.
ANT 115 Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology (3).
Introduction to archaeological methodology and human biology. Review of fossil evidence for the biological evolution of humans and archaeological evidence for the major stages in cultural development.
ANT 335 Comparative Cultures (3).
The world’s cultural and social diversity from a sociocultural anthropological perspective. Variable topics include regional surveys (North America, South America, Africa, Eurasia) and/or selected themes in the study of culture. Repeatable course with alternate topics.
ANT 345 Medical Anthropology (3).
Cross-cultural survey of critical problems common to anthropology and health-related fields; cultural ecology of health and pathology, folk medical practices; medical beliefs in relation to other aspects of culture; public health and medical education problems as affected by ethnic culture; effects of acculturation upon mental and physical health.
ANT 346 Anthropology of Work (3).
Examination of the significance of work
in contemporary societies. Cross-cultural comparisons of workers’ life styles. Impact of changing cultural conditions on work patterns.
ANT 348 Society and Automated Technologies (3).
Examination of the ramifications of the installation of automated systems on social and economic conditions of contemporary and future societies. Analyses of culture change issues and the interrelationships between automated technologies and lifestyles.
ANT 349 Anthropology of the Future (3).
Examination of newly emerging questions and ideas about the cultural future of humankind. Topics of discussion include the relevance of anthropology to building a Solar System culture, the possibility of alternative cultural futures.
ANTH800: Applied Anthropology: Why Does Culture Matter?
This unit examines the uses of culture in professional settings at various levels, from the management of urban communities and interpersonal conflicts to the international strategies of corporations and governments. Students will develop a sensitivity to implicit assumptions about culture in the projects and claims they encounter; an ability to question these assumptions and claims and pay attention to the issues of power behind them; and a competence to apply a grid of practically oriented questions to specific projects that will facilitate culturally informed, context-sensitive and productive outcomes.
Copyright © 2009 The President and Fellows of Petrus Fidei Seminary & University
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
See the “Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
Elective Requirements
Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.
General Education Requirements (55-62 units)
See the “General Education” requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
See the “Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement” in the University Catalog.
Course of Study/Minor Requirements
Students completing this major will need to a) complete an individualized course of study that consists of a minimum of 12 units of upper division courses approved by a faculty advisor in the Department of Anthropology or b) complete a minor in another field.
Major Requirements (39 units)
Students must select one of the concentrations listed. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.
General Anthropology Concentration (39 units)
A. Lower Division Required Courses (9 units)
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ANT 101. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANT 102. Ancient Civilizations (3)
B. Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)
ANT 312. Language and Culture (3)
ANT 375. Ethnographic Methods and Techniques (3)
ANT 388. Anthropological Theories of Behavior (3)
ANT 490. Proseminar in Anthropology (3)
C. Select one course from each of the following groups (9 units):
1. Cultures of the Americas (3 units)
ANT 330. North American Indians (3)
ANT 339. Comparative Cultures: Mexico and Central America (3)
ANT 342. Comparative Cultures: South America (3)
2. Cultures of Africa and Eurasia (3 units)
ANT 338. Comparative Cultures: Mainland and Southeast Asia (3)
ANT 340. Comparative Cultures: Peoples and Cultures of Egypt (3)
ANT 370. Peoples of the Old World (3)
3. Sociocultural Anthropology (3 units)
ANT 310. Culture and Personality: Psychological Anthropology
ANT 315. Magic and Religion (3)
ANT 336. Comparative Cultures: Comparative Sociopolitical Systems (3)
ANT 337. Comparative Cultures: Ethnography and Film (3)
ANT 341. Folklore (3)
E. Archaeology: Select two courses from the following (6 units).
ANT 313. Methods and Techniques of Archaeology (3)
ANT 333. Ancient Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala (3)
ANT 350. Prehistory of Africa and Eurasia (3)
ANT 351. Prehistory of the Americas (3)
D. Electives: Select one upper division course in anthropology in addition to those taken to fulfill the above requirements (3 units).
Archaeology Concentration (39 units)
A. Lower Division Required Courses (9 units)
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ANT 101. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANT 102. Ancient Civilizations (3)
B. Upper Division Required Courses (15 units)
ANT 313. Methods and Techniques of Archaeology (3)
ANT 350. Prehistory of Africa and Eurasia (3)
ANT 351. Prehistory of the Americas (3)
ANT 388. Anthropological Theories of Behavior (3)
ANT 490. Proseminar in Anthropology (3)
C. Select one course from the following groups (6 units):
1. Cultures of the Americas (3 units)
ANT 330. North American Indians (3)
ANT 333. Ancient Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala (3)
ANT 339. Comparative Cultures: Mexico and Central America (3)
ANT 342. Comparative Cultures: South America (3)
2. Cultures of Africa and Eurasia (3 units)
ANT 338. Comparative Cultures: Mainland and Southeast Asia (3)
ANT 340. Comparative Cultures: Peoples and Cultures of Egypt (3)
ANT 370. Peoples of the Old World (3)
D. Sociocultural Anthropology: Select two courses from the following (6 units):
ANT 310. Culture and Personality: Psychological Anthropology (3)
ANT 312. Language and Culture (3)
ANT 315. Magic and Religion (3)
ANT 336. Comparative Cultures: Comparative Sociopolitical Systems (3)
ANT 337. Comparative Cultures: Ethnography and Film (3)
ANT 341. Folklore (3)
ANT 375. Ethnographic Methods and Techniques (3)
E. Electives: Select one upper division anthropology elective in consultation with the archaeology program coordinator (3 units).
Minor in Anthropology (15 units)
The minor consists of five courses in anthropology. In consultation with an advisor, a specialized minor focusing on a specific aspect of anthropology can be developed in an area such as: Medical Anthropology, Human Evolution, Applied Anthropology, Educational Anthropology.
A. Lower Division Requirements: Select two courses from the following (6 units)
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ANT 101. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANT 102. Ancient Civilizations (3)
B. Upper Division Requirements: Select three upper division Anthropology courses (9 units).
Certificate in Cultural Resource Management
In addition to the course work listed for the major concentration in Archaeology, the awarding of the certificate is based on demonstrated applied experience in the professional aspects of Cultural Resource Management. Students must demonstrate competence in at least two of the following areas:
1. Intensive archaeological or ethnographic field experience relating to Cultural Resource Management; this experience must extend beyond an introductory field course.
2. Laboratory analysis in which the student demonstrates knowledge of methods and techniques in handling, processing, and interpreting either archaeological or ethnographic findings.
3. Report preparation experience in which the archaeological or anthropological aspects of Cultural Resource Management are stressed.
The applied experiences required for the Certificate in Cultural Resource Management can be obtained through independent study, enrollment in a special topics course, volunteer training, internships or actual professional experience of reasonable duration gained through employment in cultural resource management programs or projects. Arrangements for such experiences and individual competencies need to be made in advance under the guidance of the program coordinator and the department chair. Consultation should take place as soon as possible after the student selects this certificate program and also periodically while participating in the program.
Course Offerings
The credit value for each course in semester units is indicated for each term by a number in parentheses following the title. For course availability, please see the list of tentative course offerings in the current Class Schedule.
Lower Division
ANT 100 Introduction to Cultures (3).
Examination of the anthropological approach to the study of human behavior. The concept of culture, cultural institutions and processes, evolution of cultural systems, application of the concept of culture to current social problems.
ANT 101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3).
Examination of human biology. Introduces scientific approaches to genetics and evolution, primate evolution and behavior, evidence from fossil record for human evolution, and biological variation among modern humans, human growth and disease patterns, and human demography.
ANT 102 Ancient Civilizations (3).
Examination of origins and development of world civilizations. Using evidence from the archaeological record, the written record, the arts, literature, and the sciences, human cultural achievements are examined from the earliest beginnings to the sixteenth century
Upper Division
ANT 310 Culture and Personality: Psychological Anthropology (3).
Examination of the human personality within cultural contexts. Topics include personality formation and child-rearing; stress and mental/physical health problems which occur with cultural change; aging, roles and communication among local and worldwide ethnic groups.
ANT 312 Language and Culture (3).
Analysis of language as an aspect of culture. Relationship between language and culture patterns, dynamics of language and cultural change; the problem of meaning.
ANT 313 Methods and Techniques of Archaeology (3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic procedures and techniques used by archaeologists to excavate, analyze and interpret prehistoric remains. Field and/or laboratory activities. Variable topics will include field procedures, laboratory procedures or archaeological method and theories. Six hours of activity per week.
ANT 315 Magic and Religion (3).
A comparative analysis of magico-religious systems in their cultural setting and the role of the supernatural in human societies.
ANT 330 North American Indians (3).
Comparative study of cultural patterns of selected past and present native peoples of the United States and Canada.
ANT 333 Ancient Peoples of Mexico and Guatemala (3).
The history and archaeology of cultures of Central Mexico and Guatemala. Alternating topics include the rise of the Olmecs to the establishment of Teotihuacan and Tenochtitlan and the rise of Izapa to the development of classic and Postclassic Maya Civilization.
ANT 336 Comparative Cultures: Comparative Sociopolitial Systems (3).
Ethnographic and comparative approach to the study of the diverse cultures of the world. Examines substance patterns and sociopolitical organization of a variety of cultures in the past and present.
ANT 337 Comparative Cultures: Ethnography and Film (3).
Exploration of crosscultural differences as documented in visual images and texts dealing with three traditional societies, the Yanomami, the Dobe, and the Dugum. Analysis of substance and economy, social cohesion and social conflict, world view, and representations of other societies in a world characterized by dramatic cultural changes.
ANT 338 Comparative Cultures: Mainland and Southeast Asia (3).
Anthropology of Mainland Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar [Burma], Thailand, Vietnam) from ancient to modern times. Analysis of how natural and social environments (geography, climate, migration, trade, religion, arts, and state craft) contribute to the region’s cultural diversity, commonalities, and change through time.
ANT 339 Comparative Cultures: Mexico and Central America (3).
Anthropology of Mesoamerica’s indigenous cultures. Examines cultural patterns developed in prehispanic and colonial periods, and analyzes how historical factors, environmental conditions, and political and economic environments have influenced contemporary situations for Indian peoples of the region.
ANT 340 Comparative Cultures: Peoples of Ancient Egypt (3).
Anthropology of ancient Egyptian civilization from its earliest beginnings to the end of the New Kingdom. Ancient monuments, wall paintings, statues, tombs and hieroglypic writing are examined to gain insight into Egyptian culture and to illuminate the interaction between Egyptians and foreign peoples.
ANT 341 Folklore (3).
Theory and method in the study and collection of folktales, myths, legends, proverbs, riddles, and other forms of verbal tradition.
ANT 342 Comparative Cultures:
South America (3).
Anthropology of cultural differences expressed by indigenous cultures of South America. Critical analysis of such topics as environment and adaptation, kinship and social structure, social cohesion and social conflict, symbolism and ritual, and representations of other societies in a world characterized by dramatic cultural changes.
ANT 344 Aging in Cross-Cultural
Perspective (3).
Survey and analysis of cultural influences on the physical and social processes of aging. Examination and comparison of societal roles available to and assumed by older men and women of various cultures.
ANT 350 Prehistory of Africa and Eurasia (3).
Examination of the archaeological record
of the Old World (Europe, Africa, Asia). Emphasis on the study and critical analysis of excavated materials, processes of culture change, and reconstructions of social patterns. Variable topics will include the prehistory of different culture areas and chronological periods. Repeatable course.
ANT 351 Prehistory of the Americas (3).
Examination of the archaeological record of the New World (North America, Mesoamerica, and Andean area). Emphasis on critical analysis of excavated materials, processes of culture change, and reconstructions of social patterns. Variable topics will include the prehistory of different culture areas and chronological periods. Repeatable course.
ANT 370 Peoples of the Old World (3).
A survey of one or more cultural regions of the old World. Specific topics and areas may vary; for example: Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, India, Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific. Repeatable course.
ANT 375 Ethnographic Methods and Techniques (3).
Prerequisite: ANT 100.
Basic methods in the ethnographic study
of contemporary communities. Students conduct supervised field work using audiovisual recording and computer techniques to collect and analyze data. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activity (including computer lab) per week.
ANT 388 Anthropological Theories of Behavior (3).
Prerequisite: One course in Anthropology.
Historical survey and critical analysis of major schools of anthropological thought employed in explaining sociocultural behavior and phenomena. An integrative examination of current developments, issues and applications of the field of anthropology.
ANT 389 Transmission of Culture (3).
Examination of the concept of culture; emphasis on exploration of cross-cultural commonalities and differences in societal responses. Analysis of dynamics of cultural change with reference to ethnic and immigrant groups and institutions in America today. Topics include roles, institutions, educational processes, family interaction and structure of social systems.
ANT 490 Proseminar in Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ANT 100, ANT 101, and ANT 102.
Explores careers in Anthropology, examines distinctions between academic and applied Anthropology, reviews career options within sub-fields of Anthropology, examines professional activities of Anthropologists, explains research design.
ANT 494 Independent Study (2, 3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Independent study of a particular problem under the direction of a member of the anthropology department. Repeatable course.
ANT 495 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An intensive study of an issue, concept or theory in anthropology that is of special interest to both the faculty member and the students. Repeatable course. Three hours of lecture per week.
Infrequently Offered Courses
The following course is scheduled on a “demand” basis. Students should consult the department office for information about the next schedule offering.
ANT 115 Introduction to Archaeology and Physical Anthropology (3).
Introduction to archaeological methodology and human biology. Review of fossil evidence for the biological evolution of humans and archaeological evidence for the major stages in cultural development.
ANT 335 Comparative Cultures (3).
The world’s cultural and social diversity from a sociocultural anthropological perspective. Variable topics include regional surveys (North America, South America, Africa, Eurasia) and/or selected themes in the study of culture. Repeatable course with alternate topics.
ANT 345 Medical Anthropology (3).
Cross-cultural survey of critical problems common to anthropology and health-related fields; cultural ecology of health and pathology, folk medical practices; medical beliefs in relation to other aspects of culture; public health and medical education problems as affected by ethnic culture; effects of acculturation upon mental and physical health.
ANT 346 Anthropology of Work (3).
Examination of the significance of work
in contemporary societies. Cross-cultural comparisons of workers’ life styles. Impact of changing cultural conditions on work patterns.
ANT 348 Society and Automated Technologies (3).
Examination of the ramifications of the installation of automated systems on social and economic conditions of contemporary and future societies. Analyses of culture change issues and the interrelationships between automated technologies and lifestyles.
ANT 349 Anthropology of the Future (3).
Examination of newly emerging questions and ideas about the cultural future of humankind. Topics of discussion include the relevance of anthropology to building a Solar System culture, the possibility of alternative cultural futures.
ANTH800: Applied Anthropology: Why Does Culture Matter?
This unit examines the uses of culture in professional settings at various levels, from the management of urban communities and interpersonal conflicts to the international strategies of corporations and governments. Students will develop a sensitivity to implicit assumptions about culture in the projects and claims they encounter; an ability to question these assumptions and claims and pay attention to the issues of power behind them; and a competence to apply a grid of practically oriented questions to specific projects that will facilitate culturally informed, context-sensitive and productive outcomes.
Copyright © 2009 The President and Fellows of Petrus Fidei Seminary & University
Ecclesiam Dei Fide Aedificabo
Petrus Fidei
Seminary & University
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Department of anthropology
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