Courses at the 400-level

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

• 60 earned credits and any course in a social or behavioral science
• or consent of department chair

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

• ANTH 101
• or consent of department chair

The interrelationships between language and other aspects of culture are examined as they illuminate anthropological issues and theories.
3 credit hours

• 60 earned credits
• ANTH 104 or COMM 355
• or consent of department chair

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

• 6 credit hours in any of the social sciences disciplines
• or consent of department chair

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

• 60 earned credits
• any course in a social or behavioral science
• or consent of department chair

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

• 60 earned credits
• ANTH 101
• or consent of department chair

Anthropological concepts and theory are examined within a holistic framework. Students conduct research and complete a senior paper. Required of majors.
4 credit hours

• Senior standing
• ANTH 101
• ANTH 102
• ANTH 103
• ANTH 104

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

• 60 earned credits
• any course in a social or behavioral science
• or consent of department chair

Directed reading is given in an anthropological area of interest to the student and the instructor.
1-4 credit hours

• 75 earned credits
• consent of advisor, department chair, and instructor with whom student plans to study
• or consent of the department chair

Local archaeological surveys and/or excavations are undertaken.
3-6 credit hours

• 75 earned credits
• consent of department chair
• or consent of the department chair

A topic is selected and concentrated research undertaken under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
1-4 credit hours

• 90 earned credits
• consent of dean, department chair, and instructor with whom student plans to study
• or consent of the department chair

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

• 90 earned credits
• written application containing program of study, identifying objectives, outcomes, timing, and review procedures, which must be approved by advisor, department chair, and department faculty