79 courses with the subject ANT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Study of human evolution. Processes of evolution, human variation and race, behavior and morphology of nonhuman primates, and the fossil record. Emphasis on the study of human biosocial adaptation, past and present, and on humans as culture-bearing primates.
Comparative study of contemporary human culture, social institutions and processes that influence behavior. The range of human cultural variation shown throughout the world, including the student's own cultural system. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
World-wide survey of origins of human society, technology and culture in Old Stone Age, and origins of agriculture, cities, and civilizations of the Bronze and Iron Age in Europe, Asia, Africa, and pre-Columbian Middle and South America. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Focus among the aspects of human language and between aspects of language and culture. Topics such as: descriptive and comparative linguistics, structuralism, language and thought, sociolinguistics, bilingualism, culture change and linguistic changes.
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Offered as needed to present 200-level subject materials not normally available in regular course offerings or for new courses on a trial basis. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
hours) Native North American peoples and cultures including Eskimos and Aleuts. Theories of origin and selected prehistoric cultural manifestations. People and cultures at the time of European contact and post-contact cultural change. Contemporary problems and prospects.
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The societies, cultures, politics, economics and ecology of the Andean countries of South America (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia). Special attention is paid to the development of pre-Columbian Andean societies. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Spring only
Course offers an introduction to the anthropological study of Africa. Focus is on African people and cultures, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, including past and present social patterns of indigenous African populations from a cross-cultural perspective. P: ANT 252 or HI 275 or HI 276 GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall only
An introduction to the anthropology of Middle Eastern societies. Themes include religion and secularism, gender and sexuality, national identity and the state, memory and commemoration, violence and conflict, youth culture, and popular uprisings. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Spring only
Southeast Asian peoples and cultures; past and present social patterns of selected mainland and insular Southeast Asian peoples; culture change; relations between minorities and dominant ethnic groups; development of nationalism. Typically offered in Fall only ANT 351/WLJA 351 Contemporary Culture in Japan (3 credit hours) Introduction to basic aspects of cultural practices in Japanese society, including education, work life, family relationships, everyday religious practices, aesthetic traditions, national identity and gender. Students wil develop an understanding of the interrelationships between language and culture. The course is repeatable with different content topics. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years Graduate Catalog 929
The Pacific Ocean contains thousands of inhabited islands. This course examines the millions of people and thousands of societies that live in the Pacific and its three subregional areas Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Course topics include the Pacific environment, peopling of the Pacific, regional cultural variation, social organization, Exchange systems, politics, conflict, modernization, globalization and global warming in the Pacific region. Typically offered in Spring only
The concept of race as a biological category has long been debunked; instead, race is now understood as a social construct. But what does this really mean? Using a cross-cultural analysis this class explores how the category of race has been constructed, reconstructed, and maintained across the globe in the past 100 years. From the Americas to the Middle East, race is used as a political and social tool that impacts how people experience and understand the world around them. How and why are these categories created? What are peoples' experiences? Why does race matter? This class explores the emergence of race as a social construct and the ways that the concept of race has been used to extend differential rights and privileges to diverse peoples. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Spring only
Provides a broad overview of forensic anthropology, an applied field of biological anthropology. Students will apply the science of biological anthropology to the legal process and humanitarian arena. Students will identify skeletal remains to determine age, sex, ancestry, stature, and unique features of a decedent. Course will address general identification techniques, but proficiency is not expected.
Survey of basic principles of population genetics with emphasis on mechanisms that shape human biological variation. Geographic variation. Analysis of laws of heredity exhibited in modern human populations via microevolution and adaptation. Historical development of concepts with specific application to physical and forensic anthropology. Discussion of most current research.
Survey of diseases that affect human beings and human societies past and present. Analysis of how diseases affect societies with different economies (gathering/hunting, pastoral, agricultural, industrial) and of l different social complexity. Impactof diseases on human evolution.
Overview of the objectives, field strategies, basics of laboratory analysis, and interpretative approaches to the archaeological record. Analysis and classification of lithics, shell, bone, ceramics, metal, soils, and perishab materials. Typically offered in Summer only
Offered as needed to present 300-level subject materials not normally available in regular course offerings or for new courses on a trial basis. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer ANT 411/ANT 511 Overview of Anthropological Theory (3 credit hours) A detailed introduction to anthropological theory, interpretive styles and research techniques of major nineteenth and twentieth century anthropologists working within the analytic frameworks of their times, positions espoused by anthropologists in contemporary debates concerning the discipline's future. Students cannot receive credit for both ANT 411 and ANT 511. or ANT 346 or ANT 354 Typically offered in Spring only ANT 412/ANT 512 Applied Anthropology (3 credit hours) History, aims, methods and ethics of applied anthropology. Anthropological practice in government, industry, community development, education, and medicine. Analysis of consequences of development programs for culture change. Credit cannot be given for both 412 and 512. Typically offered in Spring only ANT 416/ANT 516 Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology (3 credit hours) A systematic overview of cultural anthropological research methods including designing research projects, research techniques, field work methods, and cross-cultural comparison. Reviews relevant ethical questions and anthropologists' reports of their own field work. P: ANT 252 and one of the following: ANT 310, 325, 330, 345, 346, 351, or 354 Typically offered in Fall only
3 ANT 412 3 ANT 416 3 ANT 419 3 ANT 421 3 ANT 424 3 ANT 427 3 ANT 428 3 ANT 431 3 ANT 433 3 ANT 444 3 ANT 450 3 ANT 460 3 ANT 461 3 ANT 464 3 ANT 471 3 ANT 475 3 ANT 483 3 ANT 495 3 ANT 496 3 ANT 498 3 ANT 501 ANT 511 ANT 512 ANT 516 ANT 521 ANT 524
3 ANT 416 3 ANT 419 3 ANT 421 3 ANT 424 3 ANT 427 3 ANT 428 3 ANT 431 3 ANT 433 3 ANT 444 3 ANT 450 3 ANT 460 3 ANT 461 3 ANT 464 3 ANT 471 3 ANT 475 3 ANT 483 3 ANT 495 3 ANT 496 3 ANT 498 3 ANT 501 ANT 511 ANT 512 ANT 516 ANT 521 ANT 524
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Ethnographic research methods as part of a summer field school abroad. Topics: research design, participant observation, field note writing, interviewing, sampling, coding, computers in ethnographic research, analysis and ethics. Typically offered in Summer only ANT 421/ANT 521 Human Osteology (3 credit hours) Survey of all the bones of the human skeleton from an anthropological perspective, including their names, important features useful in le recognizing fragmentary specimens from an archaeological context, and techniques for determining the side of the body they come from. Skeletal development and its relationship to skeletal abnormalities. Issues relating to the study of archaeological skeletons. Typically offered in Fall and Spring ANT 424/ANT 524 Bioarchaeology (3 credit hours) Survey of approaches used by bioarchaeologists to understand past lifeways through the study of excavated human remains, and the theories that inform those approaches. Analysis and critique of the ways in which bioarchaeologists use skeletal and mortuary data to reconstruct health and disease patterns, mortality rates, diet, degree of interpersonal violence, and social structure among humans from the distant past. P: ANT 251 or ANT 370 or ANT 421 Typically offered in Spring only
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An introduction to the bioarchaeology of the local region, and an overview of the objectives, field strategies, ad laboratory methods used by bioarchaeologists to prepare and study human remains from archaeological cemeteries. Includes laboratory work on field osteology and processing of skeletal remains. Provides an understanding of how bioarchaeologists proceed from excavation of osteological remains to preparation and analysis. Course is offered as part of an NCSU Study Abroad Program. All costs associated with the course, except for textbooks, are paid via the Study Abroad Program fee. Typically offered in Summer only This course is offered alternate odd years ANT 428/ANT 528 Human Paleopathology (3 credit hours) Survey of diseases that manifest on the human skeleton. Analysis and identification of these diseases from a clinical perspective through all life stages from radiographic analysis, macroscopic analysis, and photographic analysis. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years ANT 431/ANT 531 Tourism, Culture and Anthropology (3 credit hours) Anthropological approach to tourism studies with emphasis on cross- cultural aspects of international tourism. Attention to impact of mass tourism as compared to alternative tourism; environmental and economic impact of tourism; impact of international tourists and tourism on local communities. Principal theories of leisure in relation to tourism. Theories of culture change in relation to travel and tourism. Credit not given for both ANT 431 and ANT 531. Typically offered in Fall and Summer
national Economics Con 3 ANT 431 3 ANT 433 3 ANT 444 3 ANT 450 3 ANT 460 3 ANT 461 3 ANT 464 3 ANT 471 3 ANT 475 3 ANT 483 3 ANT 495 3 ANT 496 3 ANT 498 3 ANT 501 ANT 511 ANT 512 ANT 516 ANT 521 ANT 524
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 807 3 ANT 433 Anthropology of Ecotourism and Heritage 3 3 Conservation 3 ANT 444 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women 3 3 ANT 450 Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Living 3 3 ANT 460 Urban Anthropology 3 3 ANT 461 Wealth, Poverty and International Aid 3 3 ANT 464 Anthropology of Religion 3 3 ANT 471 Understanding Latino Migration 3 3 ANT 475 Environmental Archaeology 3 3 ANT 483 Theories of Archaeological Research 3 3 ANT 495 Special Topics in Anthropology 3 3 ANT 496 Anthropology Internship 6 3 ANT 498 Independent Study in Anthropology 1-6 3 ANT 501 Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies in 3 3 Anthropology
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4 ANT 544 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women 3 3 PS 306 Gender and Politics in the United States 3 3 PS 418 Gender Law and Policies 3 3 PSY 406 Psychology of Gender 3 3 PSY 432 Human Sexuality and Intimate Relationships 3 3 SOC 204 Sociology of Family 3 3 SOC 304 Gender and Society 3
3 ANT 460 Urban Anthropology 3 3 ANT 475 Environmental Archaeology 3 3 ANT 512 Applied Anthropology 3 6 ANT 531 Tourism, Culture and Anthropology 3 15 ANT 533 Anthropology of Ecotourism and Heritage 3
3 ANT 471 3 ANT 475 3 ANT 483 3 ANT 495 3 ANT 496 3 ANT 498 3 ANT 501 3 ANT 511 3 ANT 512 3 ANT 516 ANT 521 ANT 524 Hours ANT 528 m ANT 529 ANT 531 ANT 533 3 ANT 544 3 ANT 550 3 ANT 560 3 ANT 561 1-3 ANT 564 3 ANT 571 3 ANT 575 ANT 583 3 ANT 585 3 ANT 595 3 ANT 598 3 HI 587 3 IS 471 3 IS 571 3 SOC 261 3 WGS 444 3 WGS 544 3 WLJA 351 1-3 Agricultura 3 ARE 121 3 ARE 201 3 ARE 201A 3 ARE 215 3 ARE 260 3 ARE 270 3 ARE 290 ARE 295 ARE 301 ARE 303 ARE 304 ARE 306 ARE 309 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 1131 Understanding Latino Migration 3 Environmental Archaeology 3 Theories of Archaeological Research 3 Special Topics in Anthropology 3 Anthropology Internship 6 Independent Study in Anthropology 1-6 Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies in 3
3 ANT 483 3 ANT 495 3 ANT 496 3 ANT 498 3 ANT 501 3 ANT 511 3 ANT 512 3 ANT 516 ANT 521 ANT 524 Hours ANT 528 m ANT 529 ANT 531 ANT 533 3 ANT 544 3 ANT 550 3 ANT 560 3 ANT 561 1-3 ANT 564 3 ANT 571 3 ANT 575 ANT 583 3 ANT 585 3 ANT 595 3 ANT 598 3 HI 587 3 IS 471 3 IS 571 3 SOC 261 3 WGS 444 3 WGS 544 3 WLJA 351 1-3 Agricultura 3 ARE 121 3 ARE 201 3 ARE 201A 3 ARE 215 3 ARE 260 3 ARE 270 3 ARE 290 ARE 295 ARE 301 ARE 303 ARE 304 ARE 306 ARE 309 ARE 311 ARE 312 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 871 Theories of Archaeological Research 3 Special Topics in Anthropology 3 Anthropology Internship 6 Independent Study in Anthropology 1-6 Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies in 3
Detailed investigation of a topic in anthropology. Topic and mode of study determined by faculty member(s).
Supervised observation and experience in work settings appropriate to anthropological perspectives. Study of the relationships between internship setting and relevant anthropological theory, methods and research. Weekly seminars, individual conferences and an integrative report. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to internship sites. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non- Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Independent study of a topic in anthropology. Topic and mode of study determined by faculty member(s) and student(s). Individualized/ Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Anthropology ARE 345 ANT 511 Overview of Anthropological Theory 3 ARE 370 ANT 512 Applied Anthropology 3 ARE 395
credit hours) This graduate seminar surveys contemporary anthropological theory and practice. Through collaborative dialogue and intensive reading, participants will synthesize diverse theoretical frameworks. The course culminates in the development of a research-ready conceptual framework and a comprehensive literature review tailored to the student's master's project. Restriction: Anthropology Graduate Students Only Typically offered in Fall only
This graduate seminar focuses on the design, ethics, and communication of anthropological projects. Students construct and defend a comprehensive MA project proposal while mastering professional writing across diverse genres. Students will articulate a coherent anthropological identity, preparing them for advanced research and diverse professional careers. Restriction: Anthropology Graduate Students Only Typically offered in Spring only
3 ANT 512 3 ANT 516 ANT 521 ANT 524 Hours ANT 528 ANT 529 ANT 531 ANT 533 3 ANT 544 3 ANT 550 3 ANT 560 3 ANT 561 1-3 ANT 564 3 ANT 571 3 ANT 575 ANT 583 3 ANT 585 3 ANT 595 3 ANT 598 3 HI 587 3 IS 471 3 IS 571 3 SOC 261 3 WGS 444 3 WGS 544 3 WLJA 351 1-3 Agricultura 3 ARE 121 3 ARE 201 3 ARE 201A 3 ARE 215 3 ARE 260 3 ARE 270 3 ARE 290 3 ARE 295 3 ARE 301 3 ARE 303 3 ARE 304 3 ARE 306 3 ARE 309 3 ARE 311 3 ARE 312 3 ARE 321 3 ARE 323 6 ARE 332 1-6 ARE 336 ARE 345 3 ARE 370 Applied Anthropology 3 Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology 3 Human Osteology 3 Bioarchaeology 3 Human Paleopathology 3 Advanced Methods in Forensic Anthropology 4 Tourism, Culture and Anthropology 3 Anthropology of Ecotourism and Heritage 3
s PS 432 Violence, Terrorism, and Public Policy 3
hours) h Advanced methods in forensic anthropology-an applied field of biological anthropology. Application of the science of biological anthropology to the medicolegal process. Identification of skeletal remains to determine age, sex, ancestry, stature, andunique features of a decedent. Analysis of human skeletal remains. Identification techniques addressed and proficiency expected. Students must provide their own transportation to the laboratory site. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years
3 ANT 575 ANT 583 3 ANT 585 3 ANT 595 3 ANT 598 3 HI 587 3 IS 471 3 IS 571 3 SOC 261 3 WGS 444 3 WGS 544 3 WLJA 351 1-3 Agricultura 3 ARE 121 3 ARE 201 3 ARE 201A 3 ARE 215 3 ARE 260 3 ARE 270 3 ARE 290 3 ARE 295 3 ARE 301 3 ARE 303 3 ARE 304 3 ARE 306 3 ARE 309 3 ARE 311 3 ARE 312 3 ARE 321 3 ARE 323 6 ARE 332 1-6 ARE 336 in 3 ARE 345 3 ARE 370 3 ARE 395 ARE 404 ARE 412 ARE 413 ARE 415 ARE 420 ARE 425 ARE 433 ARE 444 ARE 448 ARE 455 ARE 470 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 883 Environmental Archaeology 3 Theories of Archaeological Research 3 Skeletal Biology in Anthropology 3 Special Topics in Anthropology 1-6 Independent Study in ANT 1-3 Cultural Resource Management 3 Understanding Latino Migration 3 Understanding Latino Migration 3 Technology in Society and Culture 3 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women 3 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women 3 Contemporary Culture in Japan 3 l Economics Agricultural Finance 3 Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics 3 Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics 3 Small Business Accounting 3 Marketing and Risk Management in the Pork 1
Skeletal biology is the study of human skeletal remains; understanding past populations' demographics, health and disease, physical activity, diet, and biological relatedness to other groups, past and present. Must hold graduate standing. ANT 587/HI 587 Cultural Resource Management (3 credit hours) Theoretical and practical overview of U.S. federal and state laws, institutions, and practices related to the inventory, evaluation, preservation, protection, and overall management of cultural resources; history and philosophical bases of Cultural Resource Management (CRM); professional ethics; indigenous and other stakeholder interests in CRM; and comparative national regulations outside the U.S. and the international heritage management and organizations. Graduate standing in history required. Typically offered in Spring only
In depth exploration of specialized topics in Anthropology. Also used to test and develop new courses.
Independent study of a topic in anthropology. Topic and mode of study determined by faculty member(s) and student(s). Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
hours) Introduction to anthropology faculty; research proposal design; career planning; professional development; campus resources. Restriction: Anthropology Graduate Students Only Typically offered in Fall only
Provision for in-depth investigation of some particular topic in anthropology. Reflection of current student needs and interests through variations in course content and mode of study. Determination of topics by faculty member(s) and student.
Independent study of a topic in anthropology. Topic and mode of study determined by faculty member(s) and student(s). P: Graduate Standing Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Instruction in research, and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. Restricted to Masters Students in Anthropology. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
For students who have completed all credit hours, full-time enrollment, and other requirements for the masters degree, and are writing and defending their thesis. Restricted to Masters Students in Anthropology. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Provision for in-depth investigation of some particular topic in anthropology. Reflection of current student needs and interests through variations in course content and mode of study. Determination of topics by faculty member(s) and student. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
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