ANT

Subject

ANT

Type

alias

Source

peace.edu

Minor in Exercise and Sport Science Total Credits for Minor in Exercise and Sport Science

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

18

Credits (max)

18

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

meets the Peace Core Social Sciences requirement Have you ever wondered what people like Indiana Jones really do? This course will offer you a basic introduction to the scope and concerns of archaeology, a deeper understanding of the human past, and a greater sensitivity to issues surrounding the reconstruction and representation of that past. The course will begin with a review of the history of the discipline and of the archaeological research process, and then proceed to an overview of select aspects of human prehistory and of the archaeology of the United States. In doing so, some of the most famous archaeological discoveries will be covered, including Pompeii and King Tut’s tomb, and also more local and contemporary discoveries such as New York City’s African Burial Ground and Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge. Over the semester, you will participate in several activities dealing with the analysis of material culture, and you will gain practice in critically analyzing public presentations of archaeological research. Offered spring. 43 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

meets the Peace Core Humanities requirement Do you cry, sing, or laugh in the face of death? Do you burn, bury, or bottle the dead? Who among the dead is remembered, forgotten, and why? Is death the end of life, part of living, or the way to eternal life? The Anthropology of Death will provide you with a broad introductory survey of some of the diversity of behavior and beliefs concerning this most common and most significant of human experiences, death. The course will focus on the different understandings and meanings of death in different cultures in the past and the present, drawing mostly on examples from cultural anthropology and archaeology. Examples will be drawn from all over the world though a special emphasis will be placed on death in the U.S. The course will also address how death has been researched and theorized by cultural anthropologists and archaeologists, and practitioners in related fields. Finally, the course will address some key political issues surrounding death, burials, and memorials, including organ donation, NAGPRA, and the memorialization of 9/11. Offered fall.

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

meets the Peace Core Social Sciences requirement Forensic Science involves the application of scientific knowledge and techniques to legal contexts. Through this course students will gain a holistic knowledge of the various forensic sciences and their utility in the legal process. The course material will introduce you to the theoretical backgrounds of forensic science as well as the technology employed in crime scene investigation. You will learn about crime scene techniques in the areas of ballistics, entomology, pathology, toxicology, trace evidence, and anthropology, as well as learn about courtroom proceedings. This course is designed for science and non-science majors and should be of particular interest to students majoring in Criminal Justice or Anthropology, as well as others interested in careers involving law and criminal justice. Offered fall.

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

This course is designed to prepare students for participation in the summer program in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico; it is also open to any student interested in learning more about Mexican culture. Use of the special techniques of archaeology, ethnohistory, epigraphy, linguistics, and ethnology will be highlighted as students learn about the history and culture of Mexico, especially the Yucatan. Topics will include geography, politics, economics, religion, family, art, folklore and literature, and special customs (past and present).

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

ANT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Globalization is one of the key concepts of our age—a term often used but little understood. Globalization is generally characterized by the increasing interconnectedness of economic, political, and cultural phenomena. While many of these connections are new, their roots lie deeper in history. These connections have come to shape the lives of virtually all of the world’s peoples, often in intimate ways. Understanding globalization is central to understanding life today, including such diverse phenomena as Bollywood in North Carolina, McDonald’s in Hong Kong, iPad production in China, and coffee growing in Guatemala. In order to be intelligent and compassionate actors in our contemporary world, it is important to explore the realities of globalization and consider its promise and peril. This course will do so primarily through the lens of anthropology but will also draw upon insights and examples from history and other disciplines as well. The course will consider what globalization is today, how it developed over history, and what its effects are. Students will look at why some people are excited about globalization while others resist it. They will consider how globalization affects our politics, our economics, and our culture, addressing such diverse topics as terrorism, immigration, religious fundamentalism, and the environment, as well as McDonald’s, Disney, smart phones, and hip-hop culture. Offered spring of even years.

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

ANT 214 or permission of the instructor

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

3 weeks in the summer This course will provide you with the adventure of a lifetime, giving you a unique immersive learning experience while studying abroad in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. You will learn about the culture, history and environment of Mexico as you travel, with special emphasis on ancient Mayan civilizations and the Mayan experience 45 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

ANT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

ANT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

India is a place of paradoxes: a land of great riches and grinding poverty; a land of indescribable beauty and unmentionable horrors; a land of Gandhi’s nonviolence and nuclear weapons; a land where the past and the present regularly collide and live in harmony. India is the world’s biggest democracy and is poised to be one of the great powers of the 21st century. To understand our contemporary world and where it is headed, it is essential that we understand India. In this course we will explore both the past and the present of India, focusing on its historical social and cultural diversity, and the issues its people confront today. We will pay particular attention to contemporary issues of nationalism, gender, communalism, and globalization, with a special focus on Indian popular culture and the Indian diaspora. Offered fall of even-numbered years.

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

ANT 214 or permission of instructor

ANT/GST 471: Exploring Careers with Anthropology and

Subject

ANT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

This course offers students the opportunity to learn more about the field of archaeology through participation in a summer field school. Through the field school students will develop and practice basic methods of archaeological field research. They will gain experience in conducting archaeological survey and excavation and also develop skills in such areas as mapping, stratigraphic interpretation, the analysis of cultural materials, and data processing. Through additional readings and a variety of guest speakers, students will also learn about the culture and history of the area being investigated, as well as various specializations and career paths within archaeology. As part of the field school, students will also be involved in helping to make our research more public by assisting volunteers and presenting our work to site visitors, in order to promote the preservation of archaeological sites and the sharing of archaeological knowledge. The course will be held for three to four weeks during the summer at a local archaeological site. ANT/GST 471: Exploring Careers with Anthropology and Global Studies the instructor “What are you going to do with that?” This course seeks to prepare students to answer this question often asked of majors and graduates in Anthropology and Global Studies. The course will focus on helping upper-level students in ANT and GST to better define their career/professional interests and potential future paths. Through this process students will develop their professional research, communication, and presentation skills to better meet their goals. They will do this through several immersive learning activities including creating an electronic portfolio, conducting research on areas of professional interest, and by interviewing professionals in those areas. 47 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

ANT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

ANT 218 or permission of instructor; 3-4 week summer program Junior or senior status ANT or GST majors or minors, or with permission of