Prehistoric Cultures of North America ............................. 3 The origin and development of the cu ltures of the prehistoric peoples of North America, north of Mexico, are explored using archaeolog ical evidence. The class focuses on the deve lop ment of regiona l and continent-wide patterns of human adaptation. Prerequisites: 200, 215. Comparat ive Folklore and Mythology ........................... . 3 A crosscultural comparison of the oral traditions of cultures including an examination of the major themes, cultura l uses of myth, and the anthropolog ical analysis and interpretation of the folk literature in society. California Native Americans .. ... ... ... ....... .. .. .... ... .. .. ..... .... ..... 3 Survey of native California groups indigenous to the state at the beginning of the historic period. Environmenta l and technological adaptations, socia l organization, religious sys tems, art and culture change are explored in this survey class. Prerequisite: 200 or consen t of instructor. World Archaeology ......... ........................................................ 3 Survey of the development of ancient culture and society throughout the world. Regional development of cu ltures and general themes of social behavior are explored, with a focus on the adaptation, social organization, technology and culture change. Prerequisite: 200 or consent of instructor. Anthropo logical Field Practicum ........ ......... .. ........... ..... 1-6 A six-week field learning situation during which time students, under supervision, will engage in the application of fie ld methods of research includi ng participatory observation, interviews, mapping, and other data gathering strategies as appropriate to their discipline. Gender Roles in International Setting ........................... . 3 The dynamics of male and female ro les in Western, non-West ern and biblical cultures. Focus on responsibilities, obligations, expectations, leadership and interrelationships as they relate to the society as a whole. Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Near East ...... .................. 3 The history of archaeology and literature of t he Ancien t Near East and the bearing of archaeological findings on the inter pretation of the Old Testament. Prerequisites: 215, BBST 109 or consent of the instructor. Biblical Archaeology: Palestine ............. .... ... ....... ... ... ... .. .. .. 3 The history of the excavation, the history and geography of Palestine and how archaeolog ical findings have bearing upon Biblical interpretations. Prerequisites: 215, BBST 110 or consent of the instructor.
Top ics in Cu ltural Anthropology ........................ ......... ...... 3 Examination of a variety of anthropological issues from either a theoretical or applied perspective including: marriage customs, leadership patterns, political relations, indigenous movements, culture change, world view, etc. May be repeated with different course content. Prerequisite: 200. Crosscultural Leadership ...... ...... .................. ............. .... ...... 3 Crosscultural study of leadership including diverse patterns of authority, legitimacy, public support, leadership recruitment, and training as they affect communication, national and international development. Modern Anthropo logical Theory & Practice .... ............ . 3 An examination of the theo ri es and principle figures who have contributed to the development of modern anthropo logical inquiry, research strategies and field methodologies. Soc ial Organizat ion .................. .. . ······················· · ····3 Crosscultural study of the basic human groups of family, kin and community, engaging the student in field methodology and research, and application of principles and da ta of social organization to crosscu ltural enterprises. Economy, Soc iety and Values .... ........... ... .................. ........ 3 Exploration of theory and methods for the study of economic and social relations as they impact human values, with emphasis on analytic tools for comparative research and crosscultural application. Prerequisite: 200. Topics in Archaeology ..... .................. .......... ..................... 1-4 Examination of a variety of issues related to archaeological issues either from a theoretical or practical perspective. These topics may include: Advanced Archaeological Methods, Fieldwork in Archaeo logy, Prehistory California, Southwestern Archaeology, Archaeology of North America, Archaeology Laboratory Method, etc. May be repeated once with different course content. Prerequisite: 305. Topics in Urban Anthropology ..... ................ .......... ....... .. .. 3 Examination of the cul tural adaptation resulting in the growth of cities, patterns of migration, social effects of urbanization, relationships to surrounding communities and the growth of megalopolis internationally. May be repeated with different course content. Field Excursion: Turkey, Greece and Rome .................. ... 4 Examines the archaeolog ical, historical and geographic back grounds of Acts, the Epistles and Revelation. The program vis its archaeolog ical sites in Turkey. Greece and Rome including Ephesus, Pisidan Antioch, Corinth, Athens and several others. Anthropology students will examine the archaeological field reports from each of these excavations as part of their prepa ration. Prerequisite: BBST 110 or consent of the instructor.
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ANTH 401
ANTH 402
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