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Anth 199 Special Studies
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4 creditsIntroduction to the study of humans as a biological and cultural species, past and present. Topics include human genetics and variation, evolutionary theory, primate ecology and adaptations, and the methods used to reconstruct past human physiology and behavior from the fossil and archaeological records of our earliest hominid ancestors, from small-scale societies of the Paleolithic, and from more recent politically complex societies.
4 creditsIntroduction to the comparative study of human cultures. Topics include kinship systems, politics and economics, language, religion and ritual, cultural ecology, and ethnographic fieldwork issues. Cultural similarities and differences are explored and the linkages among cultural, social, political, and economic institutions are examined.
Anth 301 Practicing Anthropology
4 creditsEngages students in building fundamental skills needed to succeed in anthropology. Writing, critical thinking, and library research assignments prepare students for further upper division work. A topical focus is chosen for each year in order to illustrate the holistic, four-field approach of anthropology and its relevance to contemporary life. Prerequisites: Anth 211 or Anth 213, plus Core 103 or permission of instructor.
4 creditsAn overview of culture and society in the United States, examining a wide range of specific cultural expressions and social institutions. Explores class, race, ethnicity, values, and institutional structures as interconnected factors influencing various experiences of "being American."
4 creditsExplores the cultural diversity of the indigenous societies of the Pacific Islands and the changes brought about since their contact with the West. The course focuses on the nature of traditional societies and their response to outside influences. Voyaging patterns, settlement prehistory, resources, and linguistic diversity are also explored.
4 creditsIntroduction to the traditional lifestyles and values of the native peoples of North America. Also considers impacts of the historical period, the present day experiences of native peoples, and selected contemporary issues.
24 creditsIntroduction to the archaeology of the world on a regional or topical basis. Regions studied might include Oregon, the Southwest, Africa, Europe, South America. Topics might include historical archaeology, zooarchaeology, complex societies. Students may accumulate up to 12 credits of Anth 320 under different topics noted in the Class Schedule.
4 creditsSurvey of the prehistoric archaeology of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas from the first evidence of human cultures to the beginnings of written history.
4 creditsFocuses on ritual, religion, and spirituality as dynamic and universal cultural institutions. Case studies are drawn from a wide range of indigenous, third world, and western societies. Topics include shamanism, witchcraft/sorcery, myth, symbolism, trance, healing, and revitalization movements. Prerequisite: Anth 213 or permission of instructor.
4 creditsExamination of selected topics and issues of traditional, historical, or contemporary importance to Native American communities. Students may accumulate up to 12 credits of Anth 334 under different topics noted in the class schedule. Anth 213 or Anth 318 recommended.
4 creditsUses the concept of gender to explore contemporary status, roles, categories, and ideologies associated with women and men. Extensive case studies provide comparative insights and help students develop their understanding of the complex role gender plays in human society. Prerequisite: Anth 213.
4 creditsDetailed review of the hard evidence of human evolution. Topics include primates and primate evolution, the emergence of australopithecines and bipedalism, evolution of the genus Homo, Neanderthals, diet and behavior of early hominids, and emergence of anatomically modern humans. Laboratories focus on human osteology, hominid fossil identification, and hominid skeletal morphology and taxonomy. Anth 211 recommended.
4 creditsInstruction and field experience in qualitative research: how to formulate a problem; how to select and use suitable methodologies; how to collect, analyze, and interpret data; how to write reports and ethnographies. Addresses ethical concerns. Prerequisite: Anth 213 or Soc 204.
4 creditsInstruction, laboratory, and field experience in archaeological research. Topics include archaeological geology and stratigraphy, dating, typological and technological analysis of artifacts (lithics, ceramics, historic artifacts, and others), and faunal/floral analysis. Prerequisite: Anth 211.
4 creditsIntensive field course introducing methods for recovering artifacts and other information from sites. Instruction is done in field conditions at a prehistoric or historic site. Topics include research design, excavation, mapping, and recording. There is a special course fee. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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4 credits each quarter, maximum 12 creditsFieldwork applying anthropological concepts and methods. Settings may include schools, museums, medical facilities, government agencies, businesses, subcultural groups, and other social institutions. A community service or cultural resource management orientation is encouraged. Prerequisites: upper division standing and consent of instructor.
4 creditsSurveys the development of anthropological methods and concepts. Students read extracts from anthropological classics and contemporary theorists to gain an understanding of the history of anthropological thought. Prerequisites: Anth 213 and 4 credits of upper division anthropology.
48 creditsA final project developed by the student to demonstrate competence in anthropology. Integrates relevant theory and methodology and reflects student learning in an area of applied anthropology. Draws on ethnographic or archaeological expertise acquired through previous practicum field experiences. Prerequisites: completion of core requirements in the major.
4 creditsCritical survey of and theoretical concepts and techniques applied to the analysis and interpretation of archaeological materials. Special emphasis on the history and context of theoretical innovations, research design, and the explanation of cultural variability in the archaeological record. Prerequisite: 4 credits in upper division archaeology courses.
4 creditsExamination of culture change and stability. Topics include: theories of change; innovation, evolution, adaptation, and acculturation; movements and other forms of organized, purposeful change; change agents; tradition, persistence, and resistance to change. Prerequisite: Anth 213 or Soc 204.
4 creditsAnalysis of gathering, hunting, fishing, pastoral, and horticultural societies from an ecological perspective illustrating the dynamic interplay between culture, physiology, other organisms, and physical environment. Case studies are drawn from a range of ethnological, archaeological, and ethnohistoric perspectives. Prerequisite: Anth 213.
4 creditsExplores film as a tool for investigation of cultures, subcultures, and cultural elements. The course takes a critical approach to visual anthropology and examines styles of filmmaking, contemporary issues, and ethical concerns. A special fee is charged to help cover cost of film purchases. Prerequisite: Anth 213.
4 creditsTraces the historical development of anthropological practice. Relates contemporary uses of anthropological methods in a variety of institutional and subcultural settings to applied concepts and issues. Examines ethical concerns. Examples may be drawn from public policy, community development, education, health and medicine, business, resource management, and evaluation and assessment. Prerequisites: Anth 213 and 301.
4 creditsReviews objectives, legislation, and ethics for the management of prehistoric and historic cultural resources. Studies field survey methods for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites. Anth 301 recommended.
Soc 199 Special Studies
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4 creditsIntroduction to perspectives of sociology: analysis of human, social, and cultural organization and the processes of social interaction with emphasis on global perspectives. Examines the effects of social forces such as demographics and social movements on human institutions (e.g., family, education, economics).
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Soc 301 Sociological Practice
4 creditsExamines the sociology major and the skills needed to succeed in college and a career using applied sociology. Career options for sociology majors are explored as well as career paths for reaching occupational goals. Special focus is on writing and library research skills to prepare for upper division work and career exploration. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
Credit to be arrangedAnalysis of social issues in complex social systems. Emphasis is on structures, processes, and policy implications. Examples of topics include women and work, poverty, aging, and the environment. Students may accumulate up to 12 credits of Soc 305 under different topics noted in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsObservation and analysis of American communities and their major social institutions. Examines cultural, political, and ecological influences in rural and urban regions. Prerequisite: Soc 204 or consent of instructor.
4 creditsEmphasis is on changes in structure, function, and character of the family resulting from its relationship to the larger society. Contemporary family is compared to historical and cross-cultural forms. Analysis of family issues, such as changing gender roles, divorce, single parents, domestic violence, and new roles for children and aged relatives. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsExamines the effects of schools and schooling on individuals, the stratification system, and society and social factors on schooling, individual educational attainment, and organization of schooling. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 credits eachA systematic treatment of the logic and practice of methods basic to social research; the nature of scientific inquiry and basic methods and techniques for data gathering, sampling, and analysis. Includes depth and focus group interviews, questionnaire construction, and microcomputer based statistical analysis. Prerequisite: sociology major status or interdisciplinary major with sociology as primary field.
4 creditsAnalysis of the effects of television, music, and film on society. Examines the production, distribution, and consumption of popular culture. Emphasis is on popular culture in advanced industrialized societies since much of such culture is produced there. Third world nations are also considered, especially in the context of the diffusion of culture and its effects. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsAnalysis of the impact of social situations on individual behavior. Attention is given to the effects of groups and interpersonal relationships on attitudes, beliefs, and definitions of reality, and to the development and maintenance of norms and pressures for conformity. In exploring theories of socialization and personality development, special attention is given to sociological theories and perspectives, such as symbolic interactionism and feminist examinations of psychoanalytic theories. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsEmphasis is on the unequal relationship between socially defined majority and minority groups locally and elsewhere. Similarities and differences of class and ethnic modes of stratification are examined, comparing U.S. ethnic relations with South Africa/Brazil. Political and ideological factors associated with attempts to transform traditional ethnic relationships are also covered. Ethnic identity formation is explored. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsExamines national and regional issues of major concern to Native Americans. Focuses on the historical roots of each issue or problem, present-day impacts on individuals and communities, and Native American responses. Sample issues include restoration and preservation of community and culture, treaty rights, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsAnalysis of theory and research on the social production and maintenance of gender. Includes gender role socialization; concepts of femininity and masculinity; and how gender is constructed in family, work, popular culture, and other social institutions. Attention is given to the impact of race and class on experiences of gender and how feminist and men's movements have influenced changes in gender relations. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsAn interdisciplinary analysis of political, economic, and social developments in the third world with particular emphasis on the environment and women. Attention to theories of modernization, dependence, and the post-colonial state as they apply to economic development, poverty, and political mobilization. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsExamines contributions of early writers' inquiries into the mysteries of nineteenth and early twentieth century society. Focuses on the worldviews and writings of Comte, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Wollstonecraft, DuBois, Khaldun, and other masters who laid the foundation of sociology as a discipline. Emphasis on the application of classical theory to contemporary social issues and research. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
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4 credits each quarter, maximum 15 credits. Up to 8 credits can be applied to upper division sociology elective for major.Preprofessional work in agencies with emphasis on providing human services and/or applying sociological perspectives in field settings. Prerequisite: sociology major status or interdisciplinary major with sociology as primary field.
48 creditsAn opportunity to review and integrate sociological theory and research and explore some aspects of the field in greater depth. Two course options include a major student project or participation in a seminar reviewing textbooks and exploring contemporary controversies in the field. Prerequisites: Soc 326; all required writing courses or Soc 301; completion of one-half of upper division coursework in the major. Class limited to majors or interdisciplinary majors with sociology as primary field.
4 creditsFocuses on the connections between human societies, ecosystems, and the geophysical environment; how humans are impacting the environment and how environmental changes are being perceived and addressed by social institutions. Issues to be discussed may include population and economic growth, energy and technology, pollution and global warming, environmental movements and environmental justice. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsSurvey and analysis of stratification theory and research. Focuses on class, gender, and race stratification and the relation of status, power, and so
cial mobility to modern industrial societies. Prerequisites: Soc 204, 370.
4 creditsExamines growth and changes in human populations and their distribution. Emphasizes interaction between population changes, the environment, and social organization. Introduces demographic methods and modes of projection, including computer simulation. Prerequisite: Soc 204.
4 creditsIntroduction to the sociological analysis of complexly organized social groupings and associations. Examines the location of self and other units in a social structure. Emphasis is on bureaucratic organizations, their internal structure and processes, and their place in modern society. Prerequisites: Soc 204, 370.
4 creditsExamines issues related to cultural change and social transformations, and the implications of such change for groups in a society. Materials from advanced third world societies are covered. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and 8 hours of upper division sociology.
4 creditsExamines current conceptions of the causes of deviant behavior. Emphasis on the relation between social definitions and individual behavior, the deviant career and the labeling process, and conflict and control theory. Analyzes contemporary social policy aimed at limiting and controlling deviance in society. Prerequisites: Soc 204, 370.
4 creditsExamination of sociological theory and research on religious belief and behavior. Emphasis is on the classical theoretical work of Durkheim, Weber, and Marx. Contemporary American religious phenomena are viewed with study of local church services and discussion of liberal and conservative movements and the relationship of religion to politics, economics, and the family. Prerequisites: Soc 204, 370.
4 creditsAnalysis of the ability of various contemporary theoretical perspectives to interpret the changing nature of society. Topics covered include neo-Marxism, postmodernism, feminism, and postcolonialism. Prerequisites: Soc 204, 370.