The nature of culture and its role in creating forms of social, economic, and political life in diverse historical and geographical contexts. Readings drawn from contemporary ethnographies of various peoples, analyzing the persistence of cultural diversity in the midst of global social and socioeconomic forces. (Gen.Ed. SB, DG)

The nature of culture and its role in creating forms of social, economic, and political life in diverse historical and geographical contexts. Readings drawn from contemporary ethnographies of various peoples, analyzing the persistence of cultural diversity in the midst of global social and socioeconomic forces. (Gen.Ed. SB, DG)

Reconstruction of the evolution of humans and our nearest relatives, with special emphasis on comparative anatomy as well as the fossil and archaeological records of human evolution. Recommended prerequisites: introductory biological anthropology or biology course .

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Independent Study

Basic archaeological field surveying. Introductions to local prehistory, elementary research design, map reading, field reconnaissance, subsurface testing, and state regulations for field work.

Introduction to archaeological method and theory along with a survey of human world prehistory through the rise of civilizations. Topics include archaeological survey, excavation, analysis and interpretation of data, dating, research methods, and theories of cultural change. (Gen.Ed. SB, DG)

Introduction to archaeological method and theory along with a survey of human world prehistory through the rise of civilizations. Topics include archaeological survey, excavation, analysis and interpretation of data, dating, research methods, and theories of cultural change. (Gen.Ed. SB, DG)