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152 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
Individual
or group projects. On demand.
208 Cultural Anthropology (3)
The comparative study of culture, social organization, economics, government, education, religion, language, and arts in various primitive and present societies; cultural integration and change. Every semester.
209 Physical Anthropology (4)
The origins and relationships of extinct and present forms of humankind from the perspective of the modern synthetic theory of evolution. Mechanisms of heredity and fossil evidence of early primate and hominid populations. The nature of human variation and the development of culture in human evolution. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
210 Anthropological Linguistics (3)
A first course in the nature of language and the analysis of linguistic structures with special reference to non-Western languages. Fall semester.
211 Introduction to Archaeology (3)
The
study of human prehistoric and historic past
through
the archaeological record. Basic techniques, methods, theoretical
approaches,
and major conclusions of archaeological investigation. Every semester.
228 Latin American Archaeology (3)
A
general introduction to the prehispanic
archaeology
of Latin America with sections including the Olmec, Maya, Inca and
Aztec
cultures. Ideally, this course will alternate with the course,
"Peoples
and Cultures of Latin America".
229 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3)
A general introduction to the peoples and cultures of Latin America. Topics covered are the sociopolitical and economic systems of indigenous peoples, rural-urban migration, peoples of the rainforests and their interaction with the local ecology, labor migration to the United States, and the survival of native cultures in Latin America. To be taught every second or third semester.
302
Anthropological Theory (3)
A systematic survey of the development of major theories in anthropology with particular attention to theories of culture. Spring semester. Prerequisite: 9 hours of Anthropology or approval of instructor.
306 World Prehistory (3)
Topics of world archaeology, covering the paleolithic in the old and new worlds and the search for the prerequisites of civilization. On demand.
307 Sex Roles ad Culture (3)
Evolutionary and cross-cultural analysis of sex roles in human societies with special focus on the relative status of women. On demand. Formerly Anthropology 310. Prerequisites: 3 hours of Anthropology or Sociology or approval of instructor. May be registered for as Sociology 307. Credit not allowed in both Anthropology 307 and Sociology 307.
311 Music of the World (3)
An introduction to the folk and ethnic music of various world cultures. Consideration of how musical styles relate to social, cultural and aesthetic practices and attitudes. Papers, projects. Fall semester only. May be registered for as Music 311 or Humanities 311. Credit not allowed in Anthropology 311 and either Music 311 or Humanities 311.
315 Primate Behavior (3)
A comparative survey of the biology and behavior of the nonhuman primates, especially monkeys and apes. Topics include the social organization of primates in their natural habitats, ecology, morphology, kinship, life histories, politics, play, sexual behavior, communication, intelligence, tool use, and culture. Anthropological, psychological, and biological perspectives on the ecological and evolutionary factors that have shaped primate behavior will be emphasized. Every third semester.
320 Tennessee Archaeology (3)
The archaeology of prehistoric and historic Tennessee. Based on archaeological research, an overview of the history of human occupation in the state of Tennessee is presented. Emphasis on local sites whenever possible. Every third semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 208 or 211 or 340 or approval of instructor.
330 Ethnography Through Film (3)
The
study of ethnographic film in the recording and
analysis
of material culture and communal life. Special attention is given to
the
documentation of vanishing cultures, influence of the film maker on
informants,
non-verbal communication systems, and the film as a scientific and
humanistic
resource. This course will be taught every third semester.
Prerequisites:
Anthropology 208 or approval of the instructor.
331 Chinese Society and Culture (3)
This course provides a general introduction of the culture and social structure of China. Topics of discussions include the origin of the Chinese culture, family structure, customs, social and political structures, religion, ideology, and tradition vs. modernization.
332 Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa (3)
Social and ethnological study of the peoples and cultures of Africa. Traditions and modernization analyzed in light of the contact with Western cultures. Similarities and differences among societies in Africa. African cultures compared and contrasted with the West. Every fourth semester.
333
Peoples and Cultures of India (3)
Social and ethnological study of the peoples and cultures of India. Traditions and modernization analyzed in light of the contact with the Western cultures. Uniformity and diversity of society in India compared and contrasted with the West. Every fourth semester.
334r
American Indians (3)
Prehistory, ethnography, and contact history of indigenous peoples of the New World. May be repeated for credit when different topics have been specified as topics for different semesters. Every third semester. Prerequisite: any general education Category C course or approval of instructor.
335
Archaeological Field Methods (3 or 6)
Theory, method, and techniques of field research in archaeology, training and practice in surveying, photography, field recording, and other basic skills. Every summer. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.
340
Southeastern Indians (3)
Native Americans of the Southeast, their subsistence patterns, social organization, political structures, and belief systems, as derived from archaeological, documentary, and ethnographic sources. Emphasis is given to the late prehistoric and early historic periods. Every third semester. Prerequisites: Anthropology 208 or 211, or approval of the instructor.
350 Sex, Gender, and Language (3)
The role of language in the construction and expression of sex and gender in U.S. and other cultures. Topics include separate men's and women's languages; men's and women's different communication styles in intimate relationships, education, and the workplace; gender and identity; power; intimacy; sexual joking; and "silencing" of women. Every third semester.
351 Language and Communication (3)
The nature and evolution of communication, language, and speech. The relationship between language, culture, and society. Topics include nonverbal communication, animal communication, ethno-linguistics, and sociolinguistics. Every fourth semester.
365 Medicine and Disease: a cross-cultural perspective (3)
Cross-cultural study of medicine and disease; the relationship between the development of medicines including non-western medical systems and cultural beliefs, social systems, ecological adaptations, and cultural changes of human groups. Every third semester. Prerequisite: any general education Category C course or approval of instructor. May be registered as Sociology 365. Credit not allowed in both Anthropology 365 and Sociology 365.
366r Communications Laboratory (3)
Laboratory methods and field techniques of research in human and animal communication. Individual or group projects. Every third semester. Prerequisite: any general education Category C course or approval of instructor.
410 Culture and Personality (3)
The influence of cultural patterns upon the development of personality; materials from simple and complex societies; national and tribal character, and relevant theoretical viewpoints. Every third semester. Prerequisites: 3 hours of sociology, anthropology, or psychology or approval of instructor.
412 Forensic Anthropology (3)
A blend of lectures and practice which focuses on the medico-legal importance of the human skeleton in forensic investigations. Emphasis is given to the anthropological and archaeological techniques commonly used in forensic anthropology. Topics include the archaeological recovery of human remains, skeletal identification, skeletal trauma and pathology, personal identification, hair analysis, facial reproduction, and the determination of cause of death and the time interval since death. Every semester. Prerequisite: 3 hours of Anthropology or approval of instructor.
440
Social and Cultural Change (3)
How cultures develop, mature, and face disruption or decline, stability, and change; special attention to technological change, "cultural lag," and problems of developing nations and peasant societies. Every fourth semester. Formerly 370. Prerequisite: 3 hours of Anthropology or Sociology or approval of instructor. May be registered for as Sociology 440. Credit not allowed in both Anthropology 440 and Sociology 440.
494 Anthropology
Internship (3-6)
Intended to provide majors an opportunity to experience "hands on" activities in a human services setting, learn the operation and policies of an agency, integrate classroom theory with practice, and develop the requisite competencies necessary for a sociological/anthropological practitioner. Prerequisites: Sociology 151 and 312 or Anthropology 152 and 302, junior standing, completed at least one semester at UTC.
495r
Departmental Honors (1,3 hours per term, 4
hours
for the two terms)
Every semester. See "Departmental Honors," page 26 of UTC Catolog.
497r
Research (1 -4)
On demand.
498r Individual Studies ( 1 -4)
Every semester.
499 Group Studies (I -4)
On demand.
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