Students explore various aspects of New England’s coastal maritime cultural environment and worldview. Included are field trips to “alongshore” sites. Students cannot receive credit for both Anthropology 400 and Social Science 400.
3 credit hours
Theoretical perspectives in anthropology are critically examined in the context of anthropology’s holistic view of humanity in its cultural, physical, linguistic, and archaeological-historical aspects.
3 credit hours
The interrelationships between language and other aspects of culture are examined as they illuminate anthropological issues and theories.
3 credit hours
The nature of cultural pluralism in American society are examined. Issues of identity, race, ethnicity, and class are explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: Anthropology 418, Social Science 418, or Social Science 518.
3 credit hours
Selected societies of Native North America are examined as they relate to anthropological concerns and contribute to an understanding of the similarities and variations in cultures of the region.
3 credit hours
The theory and practice of anthropological research are examined. Topics include epistemology, causality, hypothesis formation and testing, participant observation, questionnaire development, interviews, and cross-cultural comparisons.
3 credit hours
Anthropological concepts and theory are examined within a holistic framework. Students conduct research and complete a senior paper. Required of majors.
4 credit hours
The experiences and perspectives of Latinos in the United States are examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: Anthropology 461, Secondary Education 461, or Social Science 461.
3 credit hours
Directed reading is given in an anthropological area of interest to the student and the instructor.
1-4 credit hours
Local archaeological surveys and/or excavations are undertaken.
3-6 credit hours
A topic is selected and concentrated research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
1-4 credit hours
Students are placed in positions appropriate to their studies in anthropology, such as in museums and historical preservation agencies. A program of study is designed by the student and supervised by a faculty member.
3-12 credit hours