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35-103 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY. This course provides a critical understanding of the similarities and differences in cultures and peoples through time and space and of the application of anthropological knowledge to contemporary global issues. Topics covered may include the history of anthropology; human evolution; the idea of race; gender across cultures; kinship; political organization; economies; consumption; religion; language; ethics; and fieldwork. (Each semester) (ScS) (IP)
35-203 ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORY. This course introduces students to the major theories of human society and culture that anthropologists have developed. The course will begin with early travel writing, and then move through the late 19th to the mid-20th Century. At least half of the course will cover contemporary, or post-1970s, anthropological theory (such as feminist and post-modernist theories, cultural studies, theories of culture and power). Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103. Offered fall of even-numbered years. (ScS)
35-214 ETHNOGRAPHIC METHODS. This course introduces students to the variety of field methods employed by cultural anthropologists (e.g. participant observation, interviewing techniques and other qualitative and quantitative methods). Students will be expected to use these methods themselves in projects throughout the course. Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. (ScS)
35-223 LATIN AMERICAN CULTURES. This course explores contemporary Latin America through an in-depth analysis of the following five themes: ethnicity and face; gender and sexuality; poverty, urbanization, and violence; the United States in Latin America; immigration and transnationalism. Cases from different parts of Latin America will be examined, with special emphasis on Andean South America. Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103 or permission of instructor. (ScS)
35-233 LATINO CULTURES IN THE U.S. This course explores immigration patterns from Latin America and the experiences of Latinos and Latinas in the United States, including: What it means to be Latino/a; the roles of language, gender, class, national origin, and race in Latino and Latina identities; the cultural traits that Latinos and Latinas have in common with each other and with other Americans; and the differences that exist among Latinos, Latinas and other Americans. Issues of history, culture, gender, class, language, human rights and representations will be explored. Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103. (ScS)
35-324 GENDER, POWER AND VIOLENCE. This course examines state, institutional, and interpersonal violence in different cultural settings (especially in Latin America) to analyze how gender and power are articulated through each of these forms of violence. Writings by scholars and activists from diverse backgrounds and case studies from around the world challenge participants to think across disciplinary and national boundaries. Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103. Also Feminist Studies 04-384. (Spring)(ScS)
35-343 RACE, CLASS AND GENDER IN THE CARIBBEAN. This course critically examines how the constructs of race, class and gender shape everyday life in the Caribbean. The course will cover history and politics, language, music, “sports” (public fun! From cricket to Christmas to Carnival), families and social organization, religions and health, development migration and tourism. Throughout the course, the global nature of Caribbean cultures will be considered. Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103 or Feminist Studies 04-103. Also Feminist Studies 04-323. (ScS)
35-434 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. An exploration of global environmental issues from a perspective that foregrounds questions of social inequality (differences in wealth, race, gender, indigeneity, national identity, etc.). Following an overview of the U.S. environmental justice movement, and a consideration of global inequality, global issues such as global climate change, consumerism, pollution and toxic substances, economic development, agriculture, resource extraction and bio-diversity conservation are examined. Student research projects are a critical component of this course. Prerequisite: Anthropology 35-103, Environmental Studies 49-101 or Feminist Studies 04-103. Also Environmental Studies 49-444, Feminist Studies 04-494. (Fall)(ScS)
35-463 WOMEN GODDESSES AND RELIGION. See Religion 19-323. (H) (R)
35-473 GENDER AND GENERATION IN AFRICA. See History 16-473. (H)
35-764 ADVANCED RESEARCH SEMINAR IN LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS. See Political Science 32-764. (ScS)
35-001, 002, 003, 004 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
35-301, 302, 303, 304 SELECTED TOPICS. These are courses that fall out of our typical range of anthropology courses. Offered infrequently. May be repeated with content change.
35-901, 902, 903, 904 TUTORIAL.
35-941, 942, 943, 944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP. Prerequisite: Anthropology major above first year standing and permission of instructor.
35-951, 952, 953, 954 INDEPENDENT STUDY. Prerequisites: Junior standing and a minimum of 3.0 grade point average during the previous semester. (May be repeated with change in content.)
35-964 SENIOR SEMINAR. The anthropology capstone requires students to develop a major paper, ideally from the data generated by their field research project (requirement IV). In this endeavor, students will apply current anthropological theory to their findings and construct a coherent argument that weaves together the relevant theory and their data. Students will work with each other and their professor throughout the capstone. Peer-review, with class periods being entirely devoted to each student’s work in turn, will be a fundamental part of this course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (Spring) (ScS)
35-983 HONORS. By invitation only..