Anthropology - Undergraduate (ANTH)

ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits 3

The nature of people in culture; worldview and perception; culture change; a study of the subsystems of cultures, including social organization, religion, language and related topics. Includes practical applications to global problems such as AIDS, human rights, etc. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Behavioral Science. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 215 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits 3

An examination of the methodology and theories of the archaeological approach to the study of humankind from the earliest times to the present and how to interpret such data in respect to political, economic and social organization as well as analyze cultural adaptation and change. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 222 - Physical Anthropology Credits 3

A survey of the physical nature of humans from an anthropological perspective. The course will explore ideas and concepts in scientific method, genetics, human variation, primate behavior, fossil humans and archaeology. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Science. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 223 - Physical Anthropology Laboratory Credit 1

A laboratory consisting of a hands on study of specimens and an examination of the relationship between human biology and the influence of culture. This laboratory accompanies ANTH 222 and is divided between observational and experimental approaches to the collection and interpretation of data. Frequent discussion of relevant issues is included. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lab hours. Note(s): May be taken concurrently with ANTH 222, or in a subsequent semester. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 300 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion Credits 3

A treatment of conceptions of the supernatural, the functions of religion in society, religion and social control, the nature of religious ritual and paraphernalia, sacred places and religious practitioners. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 302 - Colonization, Decolonization, & Postcolonialism Credits 3

A critical academic study of (a) the local and global cultural legacies of modern imperial powers’ political, legal, and knowledge-making domination over subordinated peoples; their exploitation of human and natural resources (and the redistribution of those resources to benefit the interests of Empire), and the construction of racial and cultural difference privileging colonial rulers over the populations they ruled; (b) ideological responses to the colonial project (e.g., resistance, subversion, the reemergence of Indigenous sciences), and (c) attempts at undoing the effects of colonization. This course exposes students to key readings that have served as a foundation for engagements with colonial infrastructure/residue in anthropological understandings of contemporary globalization(s) and will introduce students to various efforts being taken toward allyship and the unsettling of settler-colonial power. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 303 - Human Variation Credits 3

The study of the processes and theories for the existence of the present variation between and within human populations, the genetics of human populations and the significance of racial classifications. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200, ANTH 222.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 304 - Human Osteology Credits 3

Techniques in the basic identification of human skeletal remains, including aging, sex, race and stature reconstruction. Professional and ethical considerations related to handling human remains. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200, ANTH 222.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 306 - Cognitive Anthropology Credits 3

Survey of the growth and development of anthropological theories and research methods for understanding cultural knowledge. Explores key ideas, concepts and issues relating to cognition, culture and meaning. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 310 - Linguistic Anthropology Credits 3

This course is a holistic approach to language that addresses the interdependence of language and culture in society. It examines the relationship between cognition and behavior to language in communities worldwide. Topics include the structure of language and interaction, symbols and metaphors, language and identity, language and cognition, classification of experience, and language and power. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Behavioral Science. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 311 - Ancient Languages Credits 3

Topics may include Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts: Reading basic Middle Egyptian inscriptions: religious/mythological, moral, historical and literary texts in light of their cultural context; Maya Hieroglyphs and Archaeoastronomy: Reading basic Maya Hieroglyphic inscriptions and codices. Ancient Mesoamerican archaeo-astronomical theory, observations and calendrical systems; Runelore of Old Northern Europe: Reading Norse, Anglo-Saxon and Old Irish Runic material. The place, development and uses of literacy among the early Germanic peoples and their neighbors; the religious world of the Rune-using people (especially magic and mythology), interplay of Heathen and Christian traditions and worldviews in the early missionary encounter; Deciphering Ancient Scripts: Survey of types of writing systems, basic techniques of decipherment, and approaches to the investigation of epigraphic materials. Case studies may include Etruscan, Mycenaean Linear B and Minoan Linear A, Mesopotamian Cuneiform Scripts, Hittite and Ugaritic, Egyptian Hieroglyphs and Meroitic, Rongorongo; Mayan, Zapotec and Epi-Olmec; Indus Valley, the Phaistos Disk, the Voynich Manuscripts, etc.; Reconstructing Lost Languages: Comparative Linguistics, philology and linguistic reconstruction. Basic methodologies in historical and comparative linguistics, including types and universals of language change, methods of language reconstruction and causes and explanations of language change. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 312 - Archaeology Methods and Theories Credits 3

Survey of approaches, methods and theory used in current and past archaeological research. The class addresses the use of assumptions, models, strategies and research designs. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 215 (may be taken concurrently).
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 315 - Field Methods in Archaeology I Credits 3

Field archaeology examines the principles of archaeological site survey, excavation and laboratory operation. The course is focused on the hands-on study of the methodology of field and laboratory processes commonly used to recover and study the wide range of materials recovered from archaeological contexts. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 316 - Field Methods in Archaeology II Credits 3

Enhanced course in the principles of archaeological field and laboratory process. The course focuses on the mapping, stratigraphy and specialized methods of data recovery archaeological data. Students are introduced to principles of leadership and organization of field archaeology, and professional and ethical conduct. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 315.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 320 - Topics in Gender Studies Credits 1-3

Examination of a variety of issues related to gender. Topics may include gender and communication, globalization and gender, feminization of poverty, representation of gender, etc. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 6.

ANTH 321 - Prehistoric Cultures of North America Credits 3

The origin and development of the cultures of the prehistoric peoples of North America and north of Mexico are explored using archaeological evidence. The class focuses on the development of regional and continent-wide patterns of human adaptation. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 325 - Comparative Folklore and Mythology Credits 3

A cross-cultural comparison of the oral traditions of cultures including an examination of major themes, cultural uses of myth, and the anthropological analysis and interpretation of folk literature in society. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 330 - California Native Americans Credits 3

Survey of native California groups indigenous to the state at the beginning of the historic period. Environmental and technological adaptations, social organization, religious systems, art and culture change are explored in this survey class. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 335 - World Archaeology Credits 3

Survey of the development of ancient culture and society throughout the world. Regional development of cultures and general themes of social behavior are explored, with a focus on the adaptation, social organization, technology and culture change. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 342 - Peace and Justice Advocacy Credits 3

An introduction to major themes and issues in the study of social justice and human rights. Common human rights violations will be considered from a social scientific perspective and in the light of Scripture. Various tools for engaging in social activism and advocacy, rescuing the oppressed, and undertaking social justice and human rights interventions will be considered. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 345 - Ethnographic Field Methods Credits 3

Techniques of field methods learned such as genealogies, participant observation, life history, mapping, structured interviews, etc. in preparation for the field practicum. Ethnographic research conducted as part of the course. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 350 - Anthropological Field Practicum Credits 3

A six-week field learning situation during which time students, under supervision, will engage in the application of field methods of research including participatory observation, interviews, mapping and other data gathering strategies as appropriate to their discipline. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200, ANTH 345.
Restriction(s): Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Anthropology (ANTH); and Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 361 - Anthropology of Gender Credits 3

The dynamics of male and female roles in Western, non-Western and biblical cultures. Focus on responsibilities, obligations, expectations, leadership and interrelationships as they relate to the society as a whole. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 365 - Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Near East Credits 3

The history of archaeology and literature of the Ancient Near East and the bearing of archaeological findings on the interpretation of the Old Testament. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 366 - Biblical Archaeology: Palestine Credits 3

The history of the excavation, the history and geography of Palestine and how archaeological findings have bearing upon biblical interpretations. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 367 - Egyptian Archaeology Credits 3

A survey of the archaeology and relevant texts of Ancient Egypt during the period of the Pharaohs, from the Predynastic period to Ptolemaic Egypt. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 370 - Topics in Anthropology Credits 3

Examination of a variety of anthropological topics which may include classic anthropological theory, contemporary developments in anthropological theory and method, explorations of various cultures and languages (or of cultural institutions and linguistic features across languages and cultures), or other themes of current anthropological moment. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different course content. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

ANTH 400 - Political Anthropology Credits 3

Cross-cultural study of leadership including diverse patterns of authority, legitimacy, public support, leadership recruitment, and training as they affect communication, national and international development. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 401 - History of Anthropological Theory Credits 3

An examination of the theories and principle figures who have contributed to the development of modern anthropological inquiry, research strategies and field methods. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 402 - Family, Kinship and Gender Credits 3

Cross-cultural study of the basic human groups of family, kin and community, examining marriage patterns and gender roles within families. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 403 - Economic Anthropology Credits 3

Exploration of theory and methods for the study of economic and social relations as they impact human values, with emphasis on analytic tools for comparative research and cross-cultural application. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 404 - Symbol and Ritual Credits 3

An exploration of approaches, methods and theory in the interrelated fields of semiotics, symbolic anthropology and structural anthropology. Focus on ways in which anthropologists examine social and psychological structures, mental entities and lived experience, and symbolic contrasts and correspondences. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 405 - Human Paleontology Credits 3

A survey of the human fossil record focusing on the functional and behavioral significance of important morphological changes within the fossil record. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200, ANTH 222.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 406 - Bioarchaeology Credits 3

An exploration of the theory and methods of the study and preservation of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites. Moral, ethical and legal issues which attend the recovery of such data are explored. Topics include nutrition, disease, injury and population demography. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200, ANTH 215.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 407 - Ethnicity, Identity and Memory Credits 3

An exploration of the ethnic dimensions of human association and community, with an emphasis on the cultural construction and maintenance of identity and social memory, particularly among immigrant, refugee and indigenous communities. Topics include concepts and theories of ethnicity, identity, and social memory; the relationships of language and religion to ethnic identity, and ethnic conflict and nationalism. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 408 - Language and Power Credits 3

A critical exploration of how language relates to power. The course will focus on (a) minority language rights and linguistic imperialism, language shift and maintenance, and linguistic ecology, as well as (b) political, media, gender, ethnic, age and class language. Students will engage in critical analysis of various kinds of discourse in terms of linguistic articulation, maintenance and subversion of power relations. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 410 - Topics in Archaeology Credits 1-4

Examination of a variety of issues related to archaeological issues either from a theoretical or practical perspective. These topics may include Advanced Archaeological Methods, Specialized Field Methods in Archaeology, California Prehistory, Southwestern Archaeology, Archaeology of North America, Archaeology Laboratory Method, etc. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 215.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 6.

ANTH 415 - Violence and Mediation Credits 3

Explores the 'roots and fruits' of aggression, violence and conflict from an anthropological perspective. Examination of biological, ecological and other materialistic explanations for these phenomena, as well as patterns in learning, symbol using and structuring of society as they relate to conflict and its transformation. Consideration of violence, aggression and warfare in small-scale societies, ethnic conflict, cross-cultural/intercultural case studies, and techniques for conflict mediation and intervention in diverse contexts. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 420 - Topics in Urban Anthropology Credits 3

Examination of the cultural adaptation resulting in the growth of cities, patterns of migration, social effects of urbanization, relationships to surrounding communities and the growth of megalopolis internationally. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different course content. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

ANTH 430 - Field Excursion: Turkey, Greece and Rome Credits 4

Examines the archaeological, historical and geographic backgrounds of Acts, the Epistles and Revelation. The program visits archaeological sites in Turkey, Greece and Rome including Ephesus, Pisidian Antioch, Corinth, Athens and several others. Anthropology students will examine the archaeological field reports from each of these excavations as part of their preparation. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): BBST 210.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 432 - Field Excursion: Israel Credits 3

Examines the archaeological, historical and geographic backgrounds of the Old Testament and the Gospels. The program visits archaeological sites in Israel, and students are able to experience the historical and geographic context of the Old Testament and the gospels. Anthropology students will examine the archaeological field reports from excavations in Israel as part of their preparation. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): BBST 209.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 435 - Anthropology of Consciousness Credits 3

A survey of theoretical, methodological and ethnographic topics geared toward developing a deeper anthropological understanding of cross-cultural experiences related to both normal and 'altered' states of consciousness. We will explore topics including the neurophysiology of spiritual experience; trance; possession, shamanistic and mediumistic states; glossolalia; mystical traditions and a number of other 'extraordinary' experiences, as well as develop a thoroughly Christian, cross-culturally valid approach to various ethnophilosophies of mind, soul and spirit. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 440 - Topics in Biological Anthropology Credits 1-3

Selected topics in biological anthropology. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 200, ANTH 222.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

ANTH 450 - Internship in Archaeology Credits 1-3

Students may spend four weeks to a semester in a field learning situation, during which time a student, under supervision, engages in the application of archaeological methods in a current archaeological excavation. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 315.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

ANTH 460 - Topics in Contemporary Anthropological Theory Credits 1-3

An examination of various approaches to anthropology from 1950 to present. Topics may include neoevolutionist, symbolic, psychological, postmodern, or feminist theoretical approaches. Note(s): May be repeated for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 401.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 6.

ANTH 470 - Topics in Peace and Justice Credits 3

Exploration of a variety of topics or themes related to peace, justice, and conflict transformation. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 9.

ANTH 480 - Directed Research in Anthropology Credits 1-3

Individual directed research in anthropology on a specific topic or problem. Note(s): May be repeated for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 6.

ANTH 485 - Internship in Anthropology Credits 3

Students may spend four weeks to a semester in a field, laboratory or museum or other work setting, during which time a student, under supervision, engages in the application of contemporary anthropological methods. Note(s): May be repeated for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 345, ANTH 401.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 1.

ANTH 490 - Thesis Credits 1-6

Research for and writing of a thesis under the supervision and guidance of an anthropology faculty mentor. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.