32 courses with the subject AN, 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.
Controlled electives: Four additional courses in Anthropology 12sh Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate. Last Modified at 5:19 PM on 7/24/98.
Controlled electives: One course recommended from each of the following 3 areas of Sociology:
3c-0l-3sh Survey of the prehistory of Western and non-Western cultures with emphasis on the development of technology and on the evolution of adaptive strategies with particular attention to the origins of agriculture. This course exposes the students to the diversity of past cultural systems and to the methodological and theoretical questions of concern to archaeologists.
3c-0l-3sh Introduction to the goals and techniques of biological anthropology with emphasis on primatology, paleoanthropology, genetics, and osteology. Provides a basis for evaluating the role of biology in human behavior.
3c-0l-3sh Focuses on social and cultural functions of language. Particular emphasis given to problems in anthropology with respect to non-Western languages.
Controlled electives: Three methods courses:
3c-0l-3sh Explores the cultural diversity of the continent of Africa. The first unit examines the historical processes which shape modern society, including the formation of indigenous African empires, the evidence for trade routes, slave trading, and colonialism. The second unit examines the nature of African traditional societies, including analyses of forager and agricultural groups. The last unit covers issues of contemporary development in Africa such as famine and agricultural policy, the status of women in economic development, and apartheid. Reading includes ethnographic and historical accounts of African society as well as selections by African writers on the issues of contemporary society. (Also offered as SO271; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
3c-0l-3sh Designed to assist the student in developing an understanding of contemporary China. While the course will begin with prehistoric and historic aspects of China, the focus will be on contemporary issues presented in the context of anthropological theory. Specific Chinese cultural components that will be investigated include values, attitudes, norms, social organization, linguistics, and folklore. (Also offered as SO272; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
3c-0l-3sh An introduction to the peoples and cultures of Southeast (SE) Asia. Prehistory and the development of indigenous states in SE Asia and analysis of impact of world religions, such as Islam, and Western colonialism. Also examines modern hunter-gatherer and farming societies and discusses contemporary issues in social and economic change, including the Green Revolution, tropical deforestation, the struggle of ethnic minority tribal peoples, and the plight of Indochinese refugees. (Also offered as SO273; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
3c-0l-3sh An introduction to the peoples and cultures of Latin America. Focuses on the prehistory and development of pre- Columbian complex societies in Mesoamerica and the Andes and analyzes the impact of European colonialism on these major regions. Also examines contemporary issues, such as civil wars, economic development, rural-urban migrations, and migration and immigration of Latin American peoples into the United States. (Also offered as SO274; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
var-1-3sh Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
3c-0l-3sh Sociological and anthropological study of patterns of marriage, kinship, and family life, with emphasis on the relationship between family patterns and other social institutions. Topics covered include the family and marriage in historical and comparative perspective; worldwide patterns of gender stratification; incest and incest avoidance; class and race contexts of family patterns; mate selection and love; parenthood and child rearing; domestic and sexual
AN271/AN272/AN273/AN274 Cultural Area Study One topical course such as:
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3c-0l-3sh Explores nature, function, and universal characteristics of religion in human society by utilizing cross-cultural approach. Theories concerning religious phenomena serve as topics for discussion.
3c-0l-3sh through lecture, laboratory exercises, and individual projects. Provides students with actual experience analyzing and interpreting archaeological data sets.
3c-0l-3sh Lecture and laboratory course surveying the role of museums as social and educational institutions, types of museums, museum administration, and museum architecture. Procedures for collection, curation, preservation, and storage of anthropological and natural history specimens examined.
var-6sh Introduction to archaeological survey, field excavation, and laboratory processing. Field school students participate in one or more of the on-going research projects of the IUP Archaeology Program.
3c-0l-3sh Introduces the student to various experiences faced by elderly people in numerous world's societies. Explores the impact of such factors as ethnicity, nationality, race, and class and the processes of cultural change on the lives of people growing old. Comparative, cross-cultural perspectives will be stressed.
AN365 Native North American Religions (same as RS365) 3
3c-0l-3sh Applied anthropology focuses on the anthropologist as an agent of social change and bridges the gap between theories of cultural behavior and the policies which affect contemporary cultures. Examines the historical role of anthropologists in early public administration and then examines at length the work of contemporary applied anthropologists in programs of international economic development (health, agriculture, and education), in domestic human service planning and delivery, in cultural resource preservation, and in their role as advocates for unempowered minorities.
3c-0l-3sh An introduction to the indigenous religions of North America and to the peoples who practice these rich and varied approaches to the sacred. This course not only examines major religious themes and dimensions (myth, ritual, ethics, etc.) but includes a historical perspective on North American Indian lifeways. This perspective involves discussion of the clash with Euro-American values and contemporary native religious responses to social crisis and change. (Also offered as RS365; may not be taken for duplicate credit)
3c-0l-3sh attention given to planned change at the local or regional level.
One theory course:
Other Requirements: 0 Free Electives: (4) 37-38 Total Degree Requirements: 124 (1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) For approval by advisor, an equivalent field school of another university must have a lab component. (3) SO447: Modern Sociological Theory may be taken only with approval of the advisor. (4) A minor in Geoscience, Geography, History, or other approved field is recommended. An internship (AN493) also is recommended. Your adviser should be consulted. Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate. Last Modified at 5:15 PM on 7/24/98.
3c-0l-3sh Focuses on the study of human confrontation with disease and illness and on the adaptive arrangements made by
Controlled electives: One theory course:
var-1-3sh A seminar approach to the integration of the fields of anthropology. Designed to assist the advanced student in understanding the nature of anthropology, the major theoretical issues, and the history of intellectual development.
var-1-3sh Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
var-1-3sh Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
var-1-3sh Directed readings on special topics in anthropology. Instructor guides selection of readings.
var-3-12sh The course is designed to offer students practical experience in any of the specialized fields of anthropology (physical, social-cultural, archaeology, or linguistics). Each student develops objectives in consultation with a particular departmental faculty member who is supervising the internship. Detailed field notes and a major paper based on the experience are required. Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate.
Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
