INTRODUCTORY COURSES

Anthropology 101, 102, and 103 are designed to give a meaningful survey of anthropology, and are a recommended as a suite. There is no necessary sequence.

101. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 hr.; 3 cr,
This course introduces students to the range of human cultural diversity through an exploration of the variety of societies and cultures of the world. The course also familiarizes students with the methods and theories that anthropologists use to describe, analyze and explain cultures.

102. Introduction to Human Evolution 3 hr.; 3 cr,
A survey of the basic principles of: evolution and genetics, biological variation in living human populations, a comparison of humans and other primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution.

103. Introduction to Archaeology 3 hr.; 3 cr,
This lecture course traces the major developments in human history and illustrates the methods archaeologists use to study the past. The origins of cultural behavior, the invention of agriculture and its consequences, and the development of civilization are examined.

104./LCD 104 Language, Culture, and Society 3 hr.; 3 cr,
The role of language as a significant aspect of culture as well as linguistice and cultural diversity around the world is considered in this survey of anthropological linguistics.

108./LCD 101. Introduction to Language. 3 hr.; 3 cr,
A survey of the study of language: Structure, language and society, first and second laguage acquisition, and other related topics.

134W. Writing Tutorial. 1 hr.; 1 cr,
A one-credit add-on course to a regular subject matter course on a co-registration basis. This course works on writing that is relevant to the subject matter of the main course. Co-registration means that all students in the regular course will not necessarily be in the writing tutorial. The combination of a regular course and an Anthropology Writing Tutorial satisfies one of the College's writing intensive unit requirements. May be repeated for credit.

135W. Anthropology Writing Workshop. 1 hr.; 1 cr,
A one-credit add-on course to a regular subject matter course on a co-requisite basis. This course works on writing that is integral to the subject matter on the main course. Co-requisite means that all students in the regular course will be in the writing workshop. The combination of a regular course and an Anthropology Writing Workshop satisfies one of the College's writing intensive unit requirements. May be repeated for credit.


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