The nature of culture and humans as culture-bearing animals. The range of cultural phenomena including language, social organization, religion, and culture change, and the relevance of anthropology for contemporary social, economic, and ecological problems.
Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates:
Session: On campus
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWR 10:30am-12:45pm
Instructor: Janee Kelly
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
The nature of culture and humans as culture-bearing animals. The range of cultural phenomena including language, social organization, religion, and culture change, and the relevance of anthropology for contemporary social, economic, and ecological problems.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: On campus
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: Annika Doneghy
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
This course is an introduction to the field of Medical Anthropology. Medical Anthropology is concerned with the cross-cultural study of culture, health, and illness. During the course of the semester, our survey will include (1) theoretical orientations and key concepts; (2) the cross-cultural diversity of health beliefs and practices (abroad and at home); and (3) contemporary issues and special populations (e.g., AIDS, homelessness, refugees, women’s health, and children at risk).
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 1:00-3:30pm
Instructor: Jillian Schulte
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MTWRF 2:30-5pm
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: July 12 - August 9, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (2)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
Multidisciplinary study of the course and processes of organic evolution provides a broad understanding of the evolution of structural and functional diversity, the relationships among organisms and their environments, and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms. Topics include the genetic basis of micro- and macro-evolutionary change, the concept of adaptation, natural selection, population dynamics, theories of species formation, principles of phylogenetic inference, biogeography, evolutionary rates, evolutionary convergence, homology, Darwinian medicine, and conceptual and philosophic issues in evolutionary theory.
Offered as ANTH 225, BIOL 225, EEPS 225, HSTY 225, and PHIL 225.
Dates: June 5 - July 3, 2023
Session: 4 Week Session (1)
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: MRF 3-5:55pm
Instructor: Patricia Princehouse
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
Externships offered through CHST 398/ANTH 308 give students an opportunity to work directly with professionals who design and implement policies that impact the lives of children and their families. Agencies involved are active in areas such as public health, including behavioral health, education. juvenile justice, childcare and/or child welfare. Students apply for the externships, and selected students are placed in local public or nonprofit agencies with a policy focus. Each student develops an individualized learning plan in consultation with the Childhood Studies Program faculty and the supervisor in the agency. CHST 398/ANTH 308 is a 3 credit-hour course and may be taken twice for a total of 6 credit hours.
Offered as CHST 398 and ANTH 308.
Dates: June 5 - August 1, 2023
Session: 8 Week Session
Dates:
Session: On campus
Instructor: Gabriella Celeste
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology
This course provides perspectives on illegal drug use informed by the social, political and economic dimensions of the issues. Framed by the history, epidemiology, and medical consequences of drug use, students will confront the complex challenges posed by addiction. Anthropological research conducted in the U.S. and cross-culturally will demonstrate, elaborate and juxtapose various clinical, public health, and law enforcement policies and perspectives. Topics examined will include: why exclusively using a bio-medical model of addiction is inadequate; how effective is the war on drugs; what prevention, intervention and treatment efforts work; and various ideological/moral perspectives on illegal drug use.
Offered as ANTH 335 and ANTH 435.
Dates: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Session: May Session
Dates:
Session: Online
Time: TWRF 10:30-1:00pm
Instructor: Lee Hoffer
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Anthropology