Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

ANTHROPOLOGY
(
SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
ANTH-101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 The primary focus is on primate and hominid
evolution, and the related development of culture.
      Other topics include introductions to
      paleontology, taxonomy, genetics, human population
      biology, and primate ethnology.
 
ANTH-102 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3   A general introduction to the field of cultural
      anthropology. The course exposes students to an
      anthropological perspective on culture and
      humanity. Cross-cultural comparisons of language,
      ecology, economy, kinship/family, gender, social
      stratification, and change comprise the main
      topics. Theories of culture and methods of
      studying culture are briefly described.
 
ANTH-120 WORLD PREHISTORY 3   This course takes a world-historical approach in
      discussing the development of humanity and culture
      over the past 5 million years.  Examples are drawn
      from all continents.  Theories of human and
      cultural development are introduced.

ANTH-170 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES 3   Issues facing contemporary native people are
studied in the context of basic information about
      American Indian people in the United States.  The
      diversity of Native historical roots and current
      social settings are discussed.  The approach is
      topical and selective, rather than comprehensive.
ANTH-192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY

3    
ANTH-195 PRACTICUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY

1 12  
ANTH-280 CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT 3   The adaptation of humans to their environment by
      means of cultural systems is analyzed. Issues such
      as human effects on the environment, environmental
      influences on humanity, change, and "sustainable
      development" are discussed.
ANTH-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-291 WORKSHOP IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-293 FIELD SCHOOL/ARCH 1 3
ANTH-295 PRACTICUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 6  
ANTH-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12
ANTH-310 CULTURE AND HEALTH
3   The linguistic and cultural dimensions of health
and health care are examined through comparisons
      of traditional and 'Western' medical systems.
      Topics include world view, values, stress and
      development, and social organization.
 
ANTH-311 CULTURE AND EDUCATION 3  

The sociocultural dimensions of learning/teaching are examined by contrasting educational experiences in different communities and cultural traditions. Topics include language, enculturation, socialization, schooling, and cultural hegemony. Pre-requisites: ANTH 102, SS 150, Post-Baccalaureate, or instructor permission.

 

ANTH-320 NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS 3   The regional similarities and differences of
      native peoples are broadly described. Issues such
      as the impact of the Colombian exchange, conquest
      and accommodation, and sociocultural change
      affecting indigenous culture are discussed using
      ethnographic examples.
 
ANTH-365 COMPARATIVE RELIGION 3   The world's major religious traditions are
      outlined emphasizing the sociocultural context of
      doctrine, ritual, community, and the individual.
      Pre-requisite: Junior standing or permission of
      the instructor.
 
ANTH-386 ETHNOGRAPHY 3   In this course, students will be introduced to the
      qualitative and quantitative methods of
      Ethnography, the process of developing "natural
      histories" of daily community life, and will apply
      these methods by designing and conducting a
      limited ethnographic research project.
ANTH-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-391 WORKSHOP IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-395 PRACTICUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 6  
ANTH-396 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12
ANTH-450 ETHNOGRAPHY OF A
 SELECTED AREA
3   A cultural, social, and linguistic overview of a
world region (e.g., Africa, South America, India)
      selected by the instructor. The region's major
      cultural patterns and variations will be outlined
      through particular cultures.
      Pre-requisite: ANTH 102
ANTH-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-491 WORKSHOP IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-493 FIELD SCHOOL IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 3  
ANTH-494 INTERNSHIP IN ANTHROPOLOGY
1 6  
ANTH-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN ANTHROPOLOGY 1 3