ANTH 3/ Human Evolution: Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
Van Blerkom
ANTH 4/ Cultural Diversity: Cultural Anthropology & Linguistics
Boglioli/Carter
ANTH 12/ Ancient Societies
Masucci
ANTH 20/ Cultures, Economies, and Globalization
Boglioli
ANTH 25/ Primatology
Van Blerkom
ANTH 30/Native Arts and Archaeology of Latin America
Carter
ANTH 58/ Museusm and Society
Bellow
ANTH 102/ Ethnographic Research Methods
Cassady
ANTH 113/ Psychological Anthropology
ANTH 126/ Evolution and Human Behavior
Sutton
ANTH 150/ Independent Study
Staff
ANTH 199/ Senior Seminar in Anthropology
Masucci
All Anthropology Courses
ANTH 3 / Human Evolution: Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
An introduction to the study of human biological and cultural evolution using the methods and theories of biological anthropology and archaeology. The course surveys some basic principles of evolutionary theory, primatology, the hominid fossil record, origins of modern humans, their physical variation, and archaeological evidence for the evolution of symbolic behavior, agriculture, and civilization. Offered every semester.
ANTH 4 / Cultural Diversity: Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics
A comparative examination of the cultural diversity of humanity. Using case studies of peoples in differing contexts, the course presents theories and data on a range of topics for understanding contemporary human conditions, including subsistence strategies, political and economic systems, religion and expressive behavior, language, culture change, and the interdependence of cultures throughout the planet. Offered every semester.
ANTH 10 / Culture, Gender, and Family
A comparative, cross-cultural study of social organization with specific attention to kinship, gender, marriage, and family systems. Includes a survey of the basic concepts and traditional approaches used by anthropologists combined with an examination of contemporary issues that challenge basic understandings of gender and family. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 11 / Cultural Ecology
An interdisciplinary course that draws on data and theory from cultural and biological perspectives in anthropology and from environmental studies to question and examine the relationship of humans and the environment. Through comparisons of human cultural and biological adaptations to physical environments of the past and present, students gain a unique perspective on our impact on, relationship with, and place within the natural world. Recommended: ANTH 3 or 4. Offered fall semester.
ANTH 12 / Ancient Societies
An introduction to the archaeological reconstruction of human prehistory beginning with the appearance of modern humans and culminating with the development of complex societies. The course focuses on major transitions in human prehistory: Upper Paleolithic developments in art and technology, the transition to agricultural societies, and the rise of stratified societies and urbanized cultures. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 . Offered spring semester.
ANTH 16 / Folklore
Introduction to myths, legends, folktales, and other verbal arts, folklife, and material culture. Topical focus on African- and European-American folklore. Theories and methods of folklore research. Recommended: ANTH 4 . Offered fall semester even-numbered years.
ANTH 20 / Cultures, Economies, and Globalization
In this course students learn about the relationships between systems of production and distribution and the social and cultural contexts in which they occur. After discussing some important theoretical approaches that have influenced economic anthropologists over the years, we consider various ethnographic case studies that provide a more nuanced understanding of both the material and symbolic aspects of economic processes. Throughout the course, we pay close attention to the ways in which global economic processes are articulated, and made meaningful, at the local level. We also contemplate the relationships between global capitalism and pressing social problems, including hunger, gender inequities, poverty, war, and environmental degradation. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 25 / Primatology
The study of primate behavior, how it can be understood as environmental adaptation, its evolutionary significance, and how it compares to human behavior. Topics include primate ecology, social behavior, sociobiology, and cognition. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
ANTH 28 / History of Anthropological Theory
An examination of the history of anthropology, from its philosophical foundations to contemporary directions and themes. Focuses on the main theoretical approaches in the field. Situates the contributions of major figures with references to intellectual traditions and contemporary problems. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 . Offered fall semester.
ANTH 30 / Native Arts and Archaeology of Latin America
This course focuses on the development and character of indigenous cultures of Latin America before the arrival of Europeans. Themes of power, economy, religion, ritual, and symbolism that uniquely characterize Latin American native societies are examined primarily through art, architecture and material culture. The course follows a topical and comparative approach drawing on data from archaeology, art history, ethnography and ethnohistory Prerequisite: ANTH 3 or 4 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
ANTH 39 / Regional Archaeology
An intensive archaeological study of a selected region, focusing on surveys, specific sites, and ethnohistoric and experimental evidence to derive sequences of human occupation, use, and principles of culture change. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 or 4. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 50 / Topics in Cultural Anthropology
This course engages in cultural analyses of contemporary social issues. Topics vary in accordance with student interest and faculty, such as public health crises, class inequality, environmentalism, gender politics, and ethnic conflict. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 . Offering to be determined.
ANTH 51 / Arts of Africa and the Diaspora
An introduction to the study of human biological and cultural evolution using the methods and theories of biological anthropology and archaeology. The course surveys some basic principles of evolutionary theory, primatology, the hominid fossil record, origins of modern humans, their physical variation, and archaeological evidence for the evolution of symbolic behavior, agriculture, and civilization. Offered every semester.
ANTH 52 / Native North American Cultures
The study of cultures of native North America immediately prior to the Columbian expansion of Europe and directions and dynamics of culture change to the present. Examines current issues, specifically points of contention with the U.S. and Canadian governments and other peoples now inhabiting Native American space. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 55 / Peoples of Africa: Cultures and Civilizations
An introduction to the cultures, history, art, music, and literature of the peoples of Africa. Explores the evolution of great empires and themes such as community, cohesion, collision, and the impact of outside forces. Examines social and political systems, as well as individual life experiences of specific African peoples. Offered in alternative years. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 . Offering to be determined.
ANTH 58 / Museums and Society
Using case studies from museum literature and situations, this course explores the intersection of museums with their public. It will probe the social location of museums, their function, exhibitions, educational role, and ideologies. Controversial matters such as governance, multiculturalism, globalization, the role of government, and artifact theft will be engaged in terms of changing cultural values. Offered spring semester in even years. Same as: ARTHST 55 .
ANTH 59 / Regional Ethnography
An intensive cultural study of a selected region. Consideration of issues of indigenous development and contact with outsiders leading to consideration of issues of culture change. Topics vary in accordance with student need and faculty expertise. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 101 / Archaeological Method and Theory
Archaeology relies on a body of theories and methods for reading human prehistory from the incomplete record left by past cultures. This course offers a counterpoint to ANTH 12/Prehistory in examining how questions asked by archaeologists are addressed. Topics include techniques of excavation and artifact analysis and the major theoretical approaches to archaeological inference. The course is divided between lecture and laboratory sessions in which students analyze archaeological data. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 . Offered fall semester.
ANTH 102 / Ethnographic Research Methods
A graduated course offering an introduction to qualitative work in cultural anthropology-participant-observation, ethnographic interviewing, and the roles of surveys and questionnaires. Writing a research proposal and conducting in-situ work on the Drew campus form the core of assignments. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.
ANTH 113 / Psychological Anthropology
A study of the interrelationships of biological, cultural, and psychological factors affecting personality and behavior with emphasis on states of consciousness from the perspectives of ethnopsychology. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester. Same as: HISTG 113 .
ANTH 119 / Religions of Africa
An introduction to the basic themes within the traditional religions of Africa, including the nature of God, the significance of creation myths, the role of ancestors, the importance of religious leaders, and the problem of evil, sickness, and death. Explores the problematic Christian encounter with African religions, the Semitic connection and African Islam, and the role and function of the Independent African-Christian Churches. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 124 / Human Osteology
A study of human skeletal biology and bioarcheology. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the bones and anatomical landmarks of the human skeleton and how stress, disease, injury, and lifestyle affect them. The course includes some instruction in paleopathology and forensic anthropology, with laboratory exercises providing direct examination of skeletal material. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 or permission of instructor. Offered fall semester.
ANTH 125 / Medical Anthropology
The cross-cultural study of health and healing in ecological, evolutionary, and political-economic perspectives. Surveys cultural differences in health, reproduction, nutrition, disease ecology, medical systems, and mortality. Also considers the evolution of human disease and the efficacy of different medical systems. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offered fall semester. Same as: MEDHM 800 .
ANTH 126 / Evolution and Human Behavior
A study of the basic principles of evolutionary theory as applied to the study of human social behavior. The course examines competing views on the importance of biology for understanding human behavior and considers the relationship between genes and culture. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. Same as: HISTG 126 .
ANTH 127 / Human Evolutionary Genetics
A study of human genetics in evolutionary perspective. Topics include the structure of the human genome, human-ape comparisons, human genetic diversity, interpreting that diversity, what it tells us about human origins and migrations, effects of population admixture, health implications, and forensic DNA analysis. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 or BIOL 7 . Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
ANTH 129 / Contemporary Issues in Anthropological Theory
A critical investigation of specific topics of concern to anthropology and related disciplines today. Topics vary in accordance with student interests, faculty expertise, and current concerns in the discipline. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 and junior or HISTG 129 . senior standing, or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined. Same as:
ANTH 130 / Folk Religion
A study of various aspects of religious beliefs and practices among small-scale societies and folk communities within larger human systems. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
ANTH 131 / Gender and Culture
A study of the construction of gender across cultures. The course considers how culture influences and shapes gender roles in varying human domains, such as religion, creative traditions, work, scholarship and research, and popular culture. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined. Same as: WMST 131 .
ANTH 133 / Cross-Cultural Management and Education
A concentration on principles and practices in successfully dealing with self and others across cultures and between differing ethnicities. Managing one's body, personality, beliefs, and habits under conditions of culture shock and continuing adaptation. Working with others in cross- ethnic contexts. Pre-departure and re-entry techniques and applications, including simulation, gaming, and role playing are demonstrated and practiced. Prerequisite: ANTH 4 or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
ANTH 135 / Selected Topics in Cultural Anthropology
An investigation of one or more major subject areas in cultural anthropology. Topics vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise and may include visual anthropology, structural theory, and post-postmodernism. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined. Same as: HISTG 135 .
ANTH 136 / Selected Topics in Archaeological Method and Theory
An investigation of one or more major subject areas in archaeology. Topics vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
ANTH 137 / Selected Topics in Biological Anthropology
An investigation of one or more major subject areas in biological anthropology. Topics vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise and may include intensive courses in primatology, human adaptability, osteology, anthropological genetics or other aspects of human biology. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisite: ANTH 3 . Offering to be determined.
ANTH 140 / Archaeological Field Study
This summer field course introduces students to archaeological field methods, including survey, excavation, and artifact recovery and processing. Instruction is through participation in an ongoing research project. Location of the field research site varies annually. Recent offerings include Ecuador and New Jersey. Prerequisite: ANTH 101 . Offered annually in summer.
ANTH 150 / Independent Study in Anthropology
A special program of study planned by the student in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Written proposal and permission of a faculty member required for approval. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.
ANTH 199 / Senior Seminar in Anthropology
An examination of anthropology as a profession. Discussion of current major issues in the discipline. Prerequisite: Senior standing in anthropology or behavioral science or permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.
LING 10 / Language, Communication, and Culture
This summer field course introduces students to archaeological field methods, including
An introduction to the role of language and its various forms of transmission in the construction of individual and cultural identity. Topics include language and gender, language and ethnicity, language and social structures. Recommended: ANTH 4 as a concurrent or prior course. Offered annually.
LING 120 / Linguistic Theory and Method
A study of descriptive and prescriptive approaches to language. Synchronic and diachronic linguistics. Phonetics and phonemics. Morphology, syntagmology, and semantics. Recommended: LING 10 or 105 as a prior course. Offering to be determined.
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