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Amy Harper
Classes
ANTH 103 - Cultural Anthropology
Provides an introduction to the diversity of human beliefs and behaviors around the world. Explores cross cultural similarities and differences in systems of values, family, religion, economics, politics, and social structure, including issues of race and ethnicity. The goals of this course are to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity, to use this appreciation to better understand the student's culture(s), and to learn to be active and aware participants of local and global communities. May be taught with a MIC and WIC designation. Co- requisite: WR 121
Credits: 4 Lecture: 4
ANTH 102 - Archaeology
Provides an introduction to archaeological method and theory along with a survey of human world prehistory through the rise of great civilizations. Topics include archaeological concepts, survey, excavation, analysis and interpretation of data, dating techniques, research methods, and theories of cultural change. May be taught with a MIC and WIC designation. Co-requisite WR 121.
Credits: 4 Lecture: 4
ANTH 230 - Physical Anthropology
Provides an introduction to physical anthropology. The goal of this class is to achieve the basic scientific literacy necessary to understand five million years of human evolution, contemporary human variation, and bio-cultural interactions. Topics include the basic concepts of genetics and evolution, the relationship between humans and other primates, the hominid fossil record, and the relationship between biology and culture among human populations. May be taught with a MIC designation. Recommended preparation: WR 121
Credits: 4 Lecture: 4
ANTH 254 - Magic, Witchcraft, Religion
Introduces students to the subject of religion in the broad anthropological context, contributes to a deeper awareness of diverse expressions of religious faith in a multicultural world, and promotes openness to and tolerance of world views different from student's own. May be taught with a MIC and WIC designation. Co- or prerequisite: WR 121.
Credits: 4 Lecture: 4
ANTH 295: Gender and Sexuality in anthropological perspective
This class will examine the constructions of femininities, masculinities, and sexualities from a cross-cultural perspective. The cross-cultural focus will provide students with the comparative framework necessary to understand the diversity of gender roles and behaviors within the context of specific cultural, political and economic processes. While exploring how both western and non-western cultures from diverse parts of the world imagine, negotiate, and even contest gender identities and relations, this course will also address key theoretical issues and anthropological approaches to understanding gender.
Each of the above courses counts toward the Social Science distribution course requirement for the AAOT.
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