ANTHROPOLOGY CATALOG
Catalog
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
201 Cultural Anthropology.
3 hrs. CORE
Introduction to the scientific study of culture with emphasis on the cultures of
small-scale societies.
280-283 Special Topics.
1-4 hrs.
301 Social Statistics.
3 hrs.
Introduction to statistical analysis of social data.
322 Archaeology.
3 hrs. CORE
Introduction to the methods and theory of archaeology.
323 Archaeological Field Training.
3-6 hrs.
Supervised instruction in on-site archaeological data collection, survey and
excavation techniques.
324 Archaeological Analysis.
3 hrs.
Supervised instruction in processing and analyzing archaeological materials
recovered by fieldwork. (PR: ANT 322 or departmental permission)
325 World Prehistory.
3 hrs.
An introduction to the archaeology of pre-literate cultures, from the emergence
of Homo sapiens to the present.
326 Classical Archaeology.
3 hrs.
Archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome, and their colonies and imperial domains.
331 Physical Anthropology.
3 hrs. CORE
The study of human physical evolution, from the earliest hominins to the present
day, based on the study of primatology, human genetics, and the paleontological
record.
361 Ethnographic Research.
3 hrs. CORE
A project-based introduction to ethnographic research design and practice.
362 Health, Culture and Society.
3 hrs.
A case-study based consideration of the cultural representations and social
processes of health, illness, and forms of medical care. (Same as SOC 362.) (PR:
ANT 201 or 201H or SOC 200 or 200H)
363 U.S. Culture and the Family.
3 hrs.
An historically and ethnographically informed consideration of the changing
meaning and place of family and work in everyday American life, media, and
politics.
364 Expressive Culture.
3 hrs.
Exploration of expressive cultural forms in the construction of personal and
communal identities and their meaningful attachment to particular geographic
places.
365 Anthropology through Film.
3hrs.
Exploration of film as general anthropological field of interest with emphasis
on understanding selected films as cultural texts and association with
particular and changing cultural, political, economics and historical contexts.
391 Junior Seminar.
3 hrs. CORE
Discuss in seminar form career development and other aspects of professional
preparation (applications, resumes, CVs, codes of conduct). (Same as SOC 391.)
(PR: anthropology or sociology major, junior standing, or departmental
permission)
402 Principles of GIS.
4hrs.
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, techniques, and
applications for the social and natural sciences with emphasis on foundational
geographic principles in a lecture/lab format.
411 Deconstructing Appalachia.
3 hrs.
Exploration of the historical and cultural significance of Appalachia in the
American experience and imagination. (PR: Six hours of anthropology or
departmental permission)
412 Appalachian Field Experience I.
3 hrs.
Supervised field work in an Appalachian community studying the social and
cultural characteristics of the area. (PR: ANT 411 or departmental permission)
413 Appalachian Field Experience II.
3 hrs
Supervised field work in an Appalachian community studying the social and
cultural characteristics of the area. (PR: ANT 411 or departmental permission)
428 Archeological Theory and Analysis.
3 hrs.
An introduction to archaeological theory and its application to the material
record of cultures, past and present (PR: Six credit hours of anthropology or
departmental permission)
440 African Cultures.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the ethnic groups of Africa, using archaeological and
ethnographic data. (PR: Six hours of anthropology or departmental permission)
441 Oceania.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the indigenous peoples and cultures of Melanesia and
Polynesia, using archaeological and ethnographic data. (PR: Six hours of
anthropology or departmental permission)
442 The Native Americans.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the indigenous inhabitants of North America, using
archaeological and ethnographic data. (PR: Six hours of anthropology or
departmental permission)
445 American Ethnicities.
3 hrs.
Comparative overview of historical and contemporary patterns of immigration,
settlement, and inter-ethnic relations in the United States. (PR: Six hours of
anthropology or departmental permission)
465 Anthropology of Global Problems.
3 hrs.
Anthropological study of contemporary environmental and social problems with
global impact emphasizing the emergence of a culture of capitalism. (PR: Six
hours of anthropology and sociology or departmental permission)
466 Culture and Environment.
3 hrs.
This course will examine the symbolic and structural dimensions of struggles
over defining, organizing, and controlling the natural environment from
biocultural perspective.
467 Culture in Ethnographies.
3 hrs.
In depth exploration and comparison of diverse cultural groups through reading
and discussing ethnographic texts. (PR: Six hours of anthropology or
departmental permission)
468 National Identity.
3hrs.
Exploration of cultural, political and economic processes that contribute to
creation and maintenance of the modern national state as an imagined community.
PR: Six credit hours of anthropology or departmental permission.
475 Introduction to Linguistics.
3 hrs.
The structural and descriptive approach to study of the English language. (Same
as ENG 475.) (PR: ENG 102 or 201H or 302)
478 Introduction to Sociolinguistics.
3 hrs. CORE
Sociolinguistics is the study of the effects of language in society, relevant to
discourse practices, language attitudes, variations, shifts, and changes. (Same
as ENG 478). (PR: ENG 102, 302, or 201H)
480-483 Special Topics.
1-4 hrs.
Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses. (PR: Six
hours of anthropology or departmental permission)
485-488 Independent Study.
1-4 hrs.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance
permission required.
Supervised practicum founded on anthropological knowledge in a host institution.
40-45 hours of internship work correspond with 1 credit hour. (PR: Six credit
hours of anthropology or departmental permission)
491 Theory in Ethnology.
3 hrs. CORE
Introduction to major theoretical traditions of cultural anthropology with
emphasis on the connection between fieldwork and development of theory. (PR: Six
hours of anthropology or departmental permission)
492 Senior Seminar (Capstone).
3 hrs. CORE
Application of anthropological theory and practice to individually designed
projects. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate
majors. (PR: Anthropology major in senior standing or departmental permission)
GRADUATE COURSES
505 Anthrop of Global Problems.
3 hrs.
Principles of applied anthropology in community development. (PR: 6 hours of
anthropology or sociology or equivalent)
511 Deconstructing Appalachia.
3 hrs.
Exploration of the historical and cultural significance of Appalachia in the
American experience and imagination. (PR: Six hours of undergraduate
Anthropology on 300 level or higher or departmental permission)
512 Appalachian Field Exp
I.
3 hrs.
Supervised field work in an Appalachian community studying the social and
cultural characteristics of the area. (PR: ANT 511 or equivalent )
513 Appalachian Field Exp II.
3 hrs.
Supervised field work in an Appalachian community studying the social and
cultural characteristics of the area.
(PR: ANT 511 or equivalent)
526 African Cultures.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of ethnic groups of Africa using archaeological and
ethnographic data. (PR: 6 hours of anthropology, or equivalent)
528 Arch Theory and Analysis.
3 hrs.
An introduction to archaeological theory and its application to the material
record of cultures past and present. (PR: Six hours of undergraduate
Anthropology on 300 level or higher or departmental permission)
530 The Native Americans.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the indigenous inhabitants of North America using
archaeological end ethnographic data. (PR: 6 hours of anthropology or
equivalent)
540 African Cultures.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the ethnic groups of Africa using archaeological and
ethnographic data. (PR: Six hours of undergraduate Anthropology on 300 level or
higher or departmental permission).
541 Oceania.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the indigenous peoples and cultures of Melanesia and
Polynesia using archaeological and ethnographic data. (PR: 6 hours of
anthropology or permission)
542 The Native Americans.
3 hrs.
Comparative analysis of the indigenous inhabitants of North America using
archaeological and ethnographic data. (PR: Six hours of undergraduate
Anthropology on 300 level or higher or departmental permission).
545 American Ethnicities.
3 hrs.
Comparative overview of historical and contemporary patterns of immigration,
settlement, and inter-ethnic relations in the United States. (PR: Six hours of
undergraduate Anthropology on 300 level or higher or departmental permission)
580-583 Special Topics.
1-4 hrs.
Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled classes. (PR:
Graduate status and permission)
585-588 Independent Study.
1-4 hrs.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled classes. (PR:
Graduate status and permission)
591 Theory in Ethnology.
3 hrs.
Introduction to major theoretical traditions of cultural anthropology with
emphasis on the connection between fieldwork and development of theory. (PR: Six
hours of undergraduate anthropology on 300 level or higher or departmental
permission).
600 Ethnographic Research.
3 hrs.
An advanced project-based introduction to ethnographic research design and
practice. (PR: 6 hours of undergraduate Anthropology on 300 level or higher or
departmental permission; for students who have not had ANT 361)
609 Professional Development.
3 hrs.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled classes.
685 Independent Study.
1-4hrs.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled classes.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDSCHOOL
Archaeology, the science of reconstructing the past from the material record, is not only taught in the classroom and laboratory, but at Marshall University is also practiced in the field. Students can experience the thrill of discovery every summer by enrolling in ANT 323 during the first summer session (Session C). For six credit hours you can learn the basic techniques of surveying, excavation and recording, and also get very dirty. You will learn about West Virginia's past. How did the first Native Americans adapt to our region, as far back as 10,000 years ago, as nomadic hunters- and-gatherers and later as sedentary farmers? How did European and African colonists establish the settlements and cultures which are with us today?The MU Archaeological Field School has worked on sites covering the span of human occupation in West Virginia, from the Early Archaic (ca. 6000 B.C.) at St. Albans, Kanawha County, to the middle of last century at the Madie Carroll House in Guyandotte, Cabell County. Important native villages, of ca. A.D. 1250 at Snidow, Mercer County, and of ca. A.D. 1580 at Clover, Cabell County, have also been investigated over many seasons.
No previous experience is required to come on board. A curiosity of things past, an appreciation of detective work, all help of course. It is hard work, often tedious, but always rewarding.
For more information, contact Dr. Nicholas Freidin, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Smith Hall Room 428/424 or call (304) 696-2794.
