Anthropology, B.A.
Christian perspective and to equip them to actively bridge cultural differences so that they can effectively share the good news of the Gospel and holistically address human problems such as injustice and the effects of globalization on populations around the world. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, students will be able to: 1. Identify major paradigms, major figures, and major theories in anthropology and explain how theory develops and shifts and the influence of Christian thinkers and thoughts (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate they are able to form research questions, apply appropriate research methodologies, and interpret, analyze, and report ethnographic and/or archaeological data (ULO 2). 3. Recognize and respond appropriately to key challenges to and opportunities for their faith raised (ethics, integrity, and intellectual honesty) in engaging their sub-discipline in anthropology (ULO 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. General Education Requirements Students are required to take the following courses as preparation for the major. These courses fulfill general education requirements. ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 222 Physical Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 223 Physical Anthropology Laboratory Credit(s): 1. Core Requirements The anthropology major requires 36 credits which includes 15 credits of core courses: ANTH 215 Introduction to Archaeology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 310 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology: Language, Culture and Society Credit(s): 3. ANTH 345 Ethnographic Field Methods Credit(s): 3. ANTH 350 Anthropological Field Practicum Credit(s): 3. ANTH 401 History of Anthropological Theory Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Students may choose 21 credits of upper-division electives according to their interests. Students are encouraged to form a concentration or minor in a subfield, but may choose from any of the following electives. Anthropology majors may not count more than two sociology electives towards graduation requirements. Any ANTH course: INAL 301 General Articulatory Phonetics Credit(s): 3. INAL 313 Language and Culture Learning Credit(s): 3. INAL 403 Introduction to Phonology Credit(s): 3. INAL 405 Introduction to Syntax Credit(s): 3. INAL 446 Introduction to Sociolinguistics Credit(s): 3. INAL 452 Field Methods in Linguistics Credit(s): 3. INCS 322 Intercultural Adjustment Credit(s): 3. INCS 331 Peoples of Ethnic America Credit(s): 3. INCS 332 Peoples of the World Credit(s): 3. INCS 345 Introduction to International Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 347 Micro Issues in Relief and Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 375 Understanding the City Credit(s): 3. INCS 420 Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3.
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care Community Development Models and Strategies Project Evaluation and Assessment
INCS 430
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 433
Credit(s): 3.
INCS 435 INCS 445 INCS 458 INCS 459 SOCI 346 SOCI 353 SOCI 362 SOCI 370 SOCI 402 SOCI 443
Credit(s): 3.
New Religious Movements Village and Tribal Cultures Urban Transformation
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Urban Sociology
Credit(s): 3.
Religion in Public Life
Credit(s): 3.
Social Problems
Credit(s): 3.
American Culture and Values
Credit(s): 3.
Religion and Society
Credit(s): 3.
Methods of Sociological Research
Credit(s): 3.
Concentrations There are concentrations offered in each of the subfields within the anthropology major. Students take introductory courses in each of the subdisciplines and are encouraged to concentrate in one of the following four areas. Students may also consult with their academic advisor regarding selecting a unique concentration based on career goals. Applied Anthropology This concentration seeks to provide students with the ability to apply anthropological research in the area of solving human problems. Courses include: ANTH 400 Political Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 403 Economic Anthropology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 420 Topics in Urban Anthropology Credit(s): 3. INCS 345 Introduction to International Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 347 Micro Issues in Relief and Development Credit(s): 3. INCS 430 Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care Credit(s): 3. INCS 433 Community Development Models and Strategies Credit(s): 3. INCS 435 Project Evaluation and Assessment Credit(s): 3. SOCI 348 Social Change in the Developing World Credit(s): 3. Archaeology This concentration provides students with training in archaeological methods and research. Students may take electives in Biblical, classical or prehistoric archaeology. Courses include: ANTH 215 Introduction to Archaeology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 312 Archaeology Methods and Theories Credit(s): 3. ANTH 315 Field Methods in Archaeology I Credit(s): 3. ANTH 316 Field Methods in Archaeology II Credit(s): 3. ANTH 321 Prehistoric Cultures of North America Credit(s): 3. ANTH 330 California Native Americans Credit(s): 3. ANTH 365 Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Near East Credit(s): 3. ANTH 366 Biblical Archaeology: Palestine Credit(s): 3. ANTH 367 Egyptian Archaeology Credit(s): 3. ANTH 410 Topics in Archaeology Credit(s): 1–4. ANTH 430 Field Excursion: Turkey, Greece and Rome Credit(s): 4. ANTH 432 Field Excursion: Israel Credit(s): 3. ANTH 450 Internship in Archaeology Credit(s): 1–3. Linguistic Anthropology The linguistic anthropology concentration is designed for students interested in the relationship of language in culture. Courses include:
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