Course

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Anthro 2A

Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology

Introduction to cultural diversity and the methods used by anthropologists to account for it. Family relations, economic activities, politics, gender, and religion in a wide range of societies. Stresses the application of anthropological methods to research problems. (III, VII-B)

Anthro 2B

Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Evolutionary theory and processes, comparative primate behavior, primate fossil record, human variation, and the adequacy of theory, i.e., fit of theory and empirical data. (III)

Anthro 2C

Introduction to Archaeology

Archaeological theory and cultural processes with emphasis on the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia. (III)

Anthro 10A

Probability and Statistics

An introduction to probability and statistics. Emphasis on a thorough understanding of the probabilistic basis of statistical inference. Emphasizes examples from anthropology, sociology, and related social science disciplines. Same as Sociology 10A. (V)

Anthro 20A

People, Cultures, and Environmental Sustainability

An anthropological consideration of global environmental sustainability from the perspective of human cultures and communities. Causes and consequences of population growth, natural resource management, environmental law, environmental ethics. Case studies tropical rain forests, arid lands of Africa and North America.

Anthro 30A

Global Issues in Anthropological Perspective
Subject Matter: Food, Culture, and Society

Explores anthropological perspectives on issues of importance in an increasingly global society.

Anthro 41A

Origins of Global Interdependence

Offers a general overview of the rise of global interdependence in political, economic, demographic, and cultural terms. Considers what drove people from relative isolation into intensified intercourse with one another, and investigates the consequences of this shift. Same as International Studies 11. (VII-B)

Anthro 85A

Cultures in Collision: Indian-White Relations Since Columbus

An introductory survey of topics such as indigenous religious belief and socio-political organization, stereotypic "images," intermarriage, the fur trade, Native leaders, warfare, and contemporary issues. Slides, films, and trips to local museums enhance student learning. Same as Sociology 65. (VII-A)

Anthro 121D

Cross-Cultural Studies of Gender

Familiarizes students with the diversity of women's experiences around the world. Gender roles and relations are examines within cultural and historical contexts. A central concern is how class, race, and global inequalities interact with women's status. Prerequisite: Anthropology 2A or 2B. (VII-B)

Anthro121G

Political Anthropology

Utilizes anthropological accounts of Western and non-Western societies to question conventional ways of thinking about power and politics. Classical traditions in political anthropology are critiqued; an alternative view is presented through recent anthropological political analyses of topics such as class, gender, aesthetics, and popular culture.

Anthro 125A

Economic Anthropology

Economic systems in comparative perspective: production, distribution, and consumption in market and non-market societies; agricultural development in the third world. Prerequisite: one course in general science, anthropology, economics, geography, or sociology. Same as Economics 152A. (VII-B)

Anthro125B

Ecological Anthropology

Studies relationships between human communities and their natural environments. The role of environment in shaping culture; effects of extreme environments on human biology and social organization; anthropologist's role in studying global environmental problems, e.g., African famine, destruction of tropical rain forests. (VII-B) Prerequisite: Anthropology 2A, 2B, or 2C.

Anthro 128A

Introduction to Science Studies

Explores the ways in which science and technology have been conceived of in the Social Sciences through the twentieth century. Emphasis on recent literature in Science and Technology Studies (STS), especially writings that concern the relationship of science to power and politics.

Anthro 129 Lec A

Anthropology and Its Publics

This course surveys anthropology in the public imagination in such venues as the media, the press, and popular culture. It also looks at controversies in anthropology that have gained public attention. Finally it critically assesses the emergence of efforts to produce 'public anthropology' within the discipline.

Anthro 138M

Music as Expressive Culture

Fundamental requirements for development of a musical tradition. Guiding structural principles which must be agreed upon for new forms of expression to be understood and accepted. How members of society develop their own individual musical cultures and how these permit them to interact with the personal cultures of others.

Anthro 138O

Music and Society in the Ottoman Sphere

The unique character of Ottoman society created a musical culture which spread throughout much of Eastern Europe and into much of the Arabic speaking world. This influence still clearly manifest in these regions as well as in Turkey. (VII-B)

Anthro 139 Lec A

Post Colonial Study

This course considers the fundamental question of what makes some countries rich and others poor. The political, economic, and cultural causes and consequences of successful (and unsuccessful) development will be examined. This year's course will focus on the study and theory of nationalism and colonialism. Same as International Studies 189, Lec A.

Anthro 139 Lec B

Applied Anthropology

This course presents an introduction and overview of Applied Anthropology. It offers approaches to applying the principles, theories and methods of anthropology to the interdisciplinary identification and solution of human problems in a variety of settings. The course prepares students for a broad range of career opportunities relevant to the practice of anthropology inside and outside academia. As an interactive course we work together to polish skills in making presentations, writing, and applying theory to practice.

Anthro 162BW

Indian North America

A survey of indigenous peoples in North America: American Indians, Alaska Natives, First Nations, Native Americans. Tribal populations and geographic distributions, political and social organization, sovereignty, self-determination, intergovernmental relations; cultural continuity and changes; management, preservation, development of environments/resources. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the lower-division writing requirement. (VII-A)

Anthro 163I

Transforming China

This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary Arab society and culture. The entity called the "Arab World" extends far beyond the region referred to as the "Middle East." It comprises a vast geographical space that includes many countries with diverse populations, distinctive histories, and different social, cultural, economic, and political formations. The course examines the question of a singular Arab identity by exploring the social and cultural patterns as well as the historical developments that shape it. Special attention is paid to situating the region in its colonial and post-colonial contexts, and to the ways in which the study of the Arab world, as well its representation in the media, not only describe but also participate in shaping Arab identity. Some of the issues addressed in the course include: the Arab oil industry, Arab feminism, and the Arab diaspora. Same as International Studies 179, Lec L.

Introduction to ethnology/ethnography, comparative research and theory, culminating in processes of discovery and hypotheses testing using world cultural databases to which students can contribute. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the lower-division writing requirement.

May be taken a total of three times. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Sign up for Anthro 190 in the Social Science Undergraduate Counseling Office, located in Social Science Tower (SST) room 370. You must have and add card with the instructor's signature first.

Students articulate the goals and significance of their research projects. Written work consists of an eight-to fifteen-page research proposal, due by quarter's end, describing the research question, the relevant literature, and methods of data collections and analysis. Prerequisites: open only to students in the Honors Program in Anthropology; consent of instructor. Sign up for Anthro 190 in the Social Science Undergraduate Counseling Office, located in Social Science Tower (SST) room 370. You must have and add card with the instructor's signature first.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Sign up for Anthro 190 in the Social Science Undergraduate Counseling Office, located in Social Science Tower (SST) room 370. You must have and add card with the instructor's signature first.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Sign up for Anthro 190 in the Social Science Undergraduate Counseling Office, located in Social Science Tower (SST) room 370. You must have and add card with the instructor's signature first.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Sign up for Anthro 190 in the Social Science Undergraduate Counseling Office, located in Social Science Tower (SST) room 370. You must have and add card with the instructor's signature first.