ANTHROPOLOGY CATALOG
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; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
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. (PR: ANT 322 or departmental permission)
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 SOC 200)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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; 1-4; 1-4; 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; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance
permission required.
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 Anthropological Analysis (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)
495H-496H Readings for Honors in Anthropology.
2-4; 2-4 hrs.
Open only to Anthropology majors of outstanding ability. (See
Honors Courses.)
505 Applied Anthropology.
3 hrs.
Principles of applied anthropology in community development. (PR: 6 hours of
anthropology or sociology 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)
527 Ethnic Relations.
3 hrs.
Analysis of cultural contact situations with emphasis on the role of western
Europe cultures. (PR: 6 hours of anthropology or equivalent)
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)
537 World Cultures: An Anthropological View.
3 hrs.
Anthropological analysis of the major culture areas of the world. (PR: 6 hours
of anthropology or 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)
543 Anthropological Theory.
3 hrs.
Introduction to ethnological theory and to the development of grounded theory.
(PR: 6 credit hours of anthropology or departmental permission)
551 Anthropological Analysis.
3 hrs.
Application of anthropological theory and practice to individually designed
projects. (PR: ANT 201)
555 Appalachian Cultures.
3 hrs.
Analysis of the Cultures of Appalachia. (PR: 6 hours of anthropology or
departmental permission)
An
introduction to archaeological theory and its application to the material record
of cultures, past and present (PR: 6 credit hours of anthropology or
departmental permission)
570 Appalachian Field Experience I.
3 hrs.
Supervised field work in an Appalachian community studying the social and
cultural characteristics of the area. Four afternoons each week plus one class
hour. (PR: ANT 455, or equivalent)
571 Appalachian Field Experience II.
3 hrs.
Supervised field work in an Appalachian community studying the social and
cultural characteristics of the area. Four afternoons each week plus one class
hour. (PR: ANT 555)
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)
600 Ethnographic Methods.
3 hrs.
Introduction to anthropological data-gathering and interviewing methods (PR: ANT
201; for students who have not had ANT 333 and 343)
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.
