Numbering of Courses
Anthro
A DMSION OF THE SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Dean: F. Douglas Pennoyer FACULTY Professors: Douglas. Kraft Associate Professors: Alexander, Hayward, Lingenfelter, Pennoyer Assistanr Professor: Decker
MAJOR Cultural Anthropology (36 units)
tionship between human biology and the influence of culture. 300 Magic, Witchcraft and Sorcery (3) A treatment of conceptions of the supernatural , the function of reli gion in society, religion and social control , the nature of religious rit ua I a nd raraphern a li a , sacred places and religious practitioners. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 305 Introduction to Archaeology (3) An examination of the methodol ogy and theories of the archaeo logical approach to the study of humankind from the earliest rimes to the prese nt and how co interpret such data in respect to political , economic a nd social orga ni za tion as well as analyze c ultural adaptation and change . 325 Comparative Folklore and Mythology (3) A crossc ultu ra l comparison of the oral traditions of cultures includ ing an examination of the major themes. cult11ral uses of my th , and the anthropological analysis and interpretation of the folk lit erature in society. 350 Anthropological Field Practicum (3-6) A six-week field learning sirn a tion during which time students, under supervision. will engage in the application of field methods of researc h in cl uding participa tor y observation, int e rviews , mapping, and ocher data ga ther ing strategies as appropriate to their discipline. 361 Gender Roles in International Setting (3) 'T' he dynamics of male and female roles in Western, non Western and biblical cultures. Focus on responsibilities. obliga tions, expectations. leaders hip and interrelationships as they relate to the societv as a whole. 370 Topics in Cultural Anthropology (3) Exa mination of a variety of anthropologica l issues from either a theoretical or applied perspec tive including: n1arri:1ge customs, leadership patterns. political rela tions , indigenous movements , culrnre change, world view, etc. May be repea ted with different course content. Prerequisite: 200. 400 Crosscultural Leadership (3) C rosscultural study of leadership in c ludin g diverse patterns of authority, legitimacy, public sup-
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The c ultural a nthropology major requires 36 units of which 24 musr be upper division anthropology. intercultural stud ies. applied lingu istics and sociol ogy. The 2 1-unit core includes: 200, .,SO, 40 I. 40.,; SOC I 348, 441; and INCS 310. The remaining 15 units ma v be selected from the following: any ANTH course; INCS 322 , :,:, I. 3.,2. 420, 4.,0, 445, 4S.'i, 4S8, 4.'i9 , 467; INAL 301, 313 , 403. 405 . 446. 452: SOC I 346, 353 , 362. 370, 402, 44.,. Anthropology majors may not count more than cwo sociology electives. All s111rlmt.< ill 1hr m11jor art: TN/llinrl lo 1111-f, /Jihliml S111rlif'.r 458 Thmlogv of A1is.rio11 a.< a !Jihlr e/er tive. llihlical S111rlies 465 /111egm- 1i1m Semi1111r: Go.rpe/ 1111d (,'11lt11f1' is f7'q11iretl i111hr smioryear Linguistics Concentration Students desiring a concentra tion in linguistics must complete 36 upper di vision units as well as ANTH 200. In add ition to the 21 units of required courses for all anthropology majors, the srndent must complete an additional 12 units of anthropological linguis tics courses: INAL 401 , 40., . 405. 446 or 4.'i2/4.'i4.
OBJECTIVES
T'he objective of the C ultural Anthropology major is the study of the social behavior of people in culrnre. Ir is in c ulrnre that social groups are bound together a nd where individuals rea lize their God-given pmential for fulfilling God's purposes. C ulture guides the cor porate life and acci~ity of its members and enables social groups ro relate usefull y and cre at ively to the environment in which they dwell. It is , conse quently. impossible co under stand the human condition with out understanding c ultures. Foundational to the study of social behavior at Bio la is (I) the goal of understanding and advo cat ing social responses rhat are consiste nt with a nd appropri ate for fulfilling God's purposes in creat ion ; (2) the need ro express a prophetic and biblical voice co unjust and destructive behaviors: (3) the desire ro understand and make authentic contact with peo ple in c ulrnres in order to trul y share the good news of the Gospel: and (4) the desire co engage our Bibli cal und e rstand ings of the human condition with th e scientific srndy of human ity. Upon completion of the major in c ultural anthropology, the stu dent shou Id be able ro identify the formative trend s in the develop ment of anthropological thought, be conversant with the terminol ogy and theoretical basis of anthro pological researc h, conduct study and research in social and c ultural issues, and participate with various public and pri vate agencies in pur su ir of career opportunities char focus on understandin g the human social condition.
MINOR
An Anthropology tvlinor is offered with completion of I 8 units of anthropology , including ANTH 200 and JS units of upper division courses.
COURSES (ANTH) 200 General Cultural Anthropology (3)
The nature of people in c ulture; worldview and perception: c ul t11re change: a study of the sub systems of c ultures. in c luding social organization , religion, lan guage a nd related topi cs. 220 Physical Anthropology (4) A survey of the physical nature of humans from an anthropological perspec tive. The course will explore ideas and concepts in sci e ntific method, genetics. human variation , primate behavior, fossil humans and archaeology. The laboratory (3 hours ) will cons ist of a hands-on study of specimens and a n examination of the rela-
DEGREE PROGRAM
A Rad11:lor of Am rlf'!.!/7!1' i11 C11l- 111ml A111hrnpologr is offered upon completion of the university bac calaureate and major requirements.
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