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Introduction to Gender Studies

Amy Winslow-Weiss — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:28:39 +0000

This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and principles of gender and identity. Within an anthropological perspective, the gendered issues of culture and ideology, socialization, family and intimate relationships, education, work, and health are discussed. Gender discrimination and changing roles will also be examined through the context of the major themes.

Fall semester

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Introduction to Ethnography: The World of Work

Kurniawan Antonius — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:54 +0000

Ethnography of Work introduces students to anthropological perspectives and social science research methods as they investigate a range of careers. The course approaches work as a cultural system invested with meanings, norms, values, customs, behavioral expectations, and social hierarchies. Through ethnographic techniques, students evaluate the myths and stereotypes about work, as well as gain insight into how and why work matters to individuals. Work life is examined in the context of contemporary dynamics of disruption, uncertainty, innovation, and diversity. Assignments encourage students to draw connections between the Self and work so they are prepared to make informed decisions about majors and career paths. This course is a requirement for all students in the liberal arts program who have not selected a concentration or major. (This course also fulfills a Social Science elective.)

All semesters

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Introduction to Archaeology

Kurniawan Antonius — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:49 +0000

An introductory course to the field of archaeology. The course covers a wide variety of concepts and topics relevant to contemporary archaeological practices. How artifacts are analyzed and how archaeological sites are interpreted are examined. The large variety of specialized subfields is also examined. Critical concepts regarding chronology, the application of scientific techniques, methodology and fieldwork are discussed. The course will delve into a variety of topics explored by archaeologists – human origins and ancestry, populating the world, the prevalence of hunting & gathering subsistence strategies through time and across the globe. In addition, the course examines major changes in human development – the domestication of plants and animals, the transition to food production, “settling” down, the increase and concentration of populations along with ancient urbanization. We will scrutinize the archaeological evidence highlighting the formulation of social and cultural complexity, and evaluate archaeological interpretations recognizing past religion, trade & exchange, warfare, early writing, social stratification, political and economic systems.

Fall semester

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Introduction to Anthropology

Kurniawan Antonius — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:20 +0000

This course is designed to be an introductory college course in anthropology. The student will primarily be introduced to cultural anthropology, its key concepts, terminology, theories, and research, with some introduction of physical anthropology and linguistics. The course is designed to nurture students to develop a broader scope of understanding and respect for human variation. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.)

All semesters

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