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Anthropology
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| Title |
North American Archaeology |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 115 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
An overview of the prehistory of North America from the end of the Ice Age. |
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| Title |
Magic, Witchcraft and Belief |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 110 |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Introduction to the study of religion in cross cultural perspective. The origins of supernatural beliefs will be studied. Functional and non-functional explanations of religious beliefs will be examined. The relationship between culture change and religious movements will be explored. MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
Collapse |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 10 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course explores the notion of societal collapse using ancient societies and archaeological data. A variety of case studies, drawn from diverse cultural and environmental settings, are examined to identify the processes and causes of collapse. Of critical importance is the interplay between society and environment in achieving or failing to attain long-term sustainability. Present day contexts are examined using perspectives gained from the study of the past. MnTC Goal 10. |
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| Title |
Reading Landscape: Ways of Seeing |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Explores the landscape concept as developed and applied within anthropology and the geosciences. Considers the interaction of culture and perception in the way we view our physical world. Writing Intensive. |
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The Aztecs |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 7 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
This course is an examination of Aztec civilization. Varied perspectives, including native and Spanish chroniclers, archaeological data, and a cross-cultural understanding of archaic states, are employed to derive an understanding of Aztec civilization. MnTC Goal 7. |
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| Title |
The Uses of the Past |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 9 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
An examination of how the past is interpreted to satisfy ideological, political and social needs of groups. Ethical responsibilities related to interpreting the past are combined with understanding the importance of being fair-minded toward others' versions of the past. MnTC Goal 9. |
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| Title |
Anthropology of Music |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
An anthropological investigation of the relationships between culture and music. It will focus on the core anthropological concepts of cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, and globalization in relation to the cultural contexts of music. It will explore how music relates anthropologically to various aspects of culture, including identity, gender, family, religion, politics, subsistence, economics, and language. Ethnographic examples will be drawn from western and non-western music. MnTC Goal 8. |
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| Title |
The Maya |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This course explores the archaeology of the Maya. Varied perspectives, including native, Spanish chroniclers, the archaeological record, and a cross-cultural understanding of archaic civilizations, are employed to derive and understanding of Maya civilization. |
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| Title |
Geoarchaeology |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 115 OR
GEOS 117 OR
GEOS 115
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| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Examines the application of Geoscience methods and techniques to archaeological deposits and materials. Emphasizes foundational concepts in Geoarchaeology, the role of Geoarchaeology in contemporary archaeology, and the application of geoarchaeological knowledge and skills to inform archaeological interpretation. |
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| Title |
Applied Ethnographic Methods |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 110 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Training in the standard techniques of ethnographic fieldwork with emphasis on applied applications, including research design, interviewing, forms of observation, and the production of ethnographic writings, as well as introducing important debates concerning this process.
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| Title |
Traditional Cultures |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 110 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
An examination of traditional cultures before widespread westernization, including a review of the anthropological literature, such as ranking, non-market exchange and systems of production, domestic organization, power, authority, and traditional religious systems. |
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| Title |
Topics in Anthropology |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Study of various topics in anthropology. This course may be repeated as topics vary. |
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| Title |
Field Work in Anthropology |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 115 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
An applied course in archaeology involving excavations at archaeological sites during the summer months. Emphasis on field techniques including map reading, photography, excavation techniques, artifact processing and analysis. |
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| Title |
Archaeology Lab |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Laboratory training in archaeology including inventory, treatment and curation of collections, basic laboratory drawing, photography, data entry and reporting. Students will work on collections from regional archaeological sites. |
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| Title |
Field Methods in Geoarchaeology |
| Prerequisite |
ANTH 115 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Provides field experience with a variety of geoarchaeological techniques applied within the context of an interdisciplinary research program. Research design and the research process will also be emphasized. In addition to the listed pre-requisite, students must have taken at least one introductory course in geology. Same as GEOS 455. |
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| Title |
Internship |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A supervised, practical experience in the field. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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| Title |
Topics in Anthropology |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Study of various topics in anthropology. This course may be repeated as topics vary. |
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| Title |
Seminar in Anthropology |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Selected topics in Anthropology. Students are expected to do research in subjects related to the topic of the course. May be repeated when topic varies. |
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| Title |
Research in Anthropology |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Research in anthropology under the supervision of a member of the faculty. |
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