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ANTH 161 World Cultures (4) June 22–July 17. A first look into the work of cultural anthropology and an introduction to the cultural diversity of the world. Fisher.
ANTH 170 Introduction to Human Origins (4) July 20–August 14. Homo sapiens as a living organism; biological evolution and genetics; fossil hominids. Pastor.
ANTH 173 Evolution of Human Sexuality (4) June 22–July 17. Includes basic genetics, physiology, and behavior. Evolution of sex, of the sexes, and of the role of sex in mammal, primate, and human behavior. Blackwell.
ANTH 270 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4) June 22–July 17. Examines the biological aspects of the human species from comparative, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives. Explores theoretical and methodological issues in biological anthropology. Madimenos.
ANTH 310 Politics of Archaeology (4) June 22–July 17. Examines the historical, philosophical, and socio-political contexts of archaeology and anthropological theory through exploration of major concepts, including ethics, heritage, colonialism, identity, repatriation, and place. Baird.
ANTH 314 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4) June 22–July 17. Cross-cultural exploration of women’s power in relation to political, economic, social, and cultural roles. Case studies from Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Erickson.
ANTH 315 Gender, Folklore, Inequality (4) July 20–August 14. Cross-cultural exploration of the expressive and artistic realm of women’s lives. Topics include life-cycle rituals, religion, healing, verbal arts, crafts, and music. Hill.
ANTH 327 Anthropological Perspectives on Africa (4) July 20–August 14. Thematic, comparative exploration of the contours of life in contemporary Africa. Promotes a critical historical perspective on the anthropology of the continent. Wooten.
ANTH 399 Forensic Anthropology (4) June 22–July 17. Introduction to the application of human skeletal analysis to medico-legal questions using the biological profile of an individual (age, sex, ancestry, stature). McLaughlin.
ANTH 399 Modern Human Origins (4) July 20–August 14. Exploration of the last 800,000 years of human history and the evolutionary, environmental, and ecological factors that led to the development of modern Homo sapiens. Nelson.
ANTH 401 Research: [Topic] (1–21R)
ANTH 403 Thesis (1–12R)
ANTH 405 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–21R)
ANTH 406 Special Problems: [Topic] (1–21R)
ANTH 408/508 Fieldwork in Anthropology (Archaeology) (8) June 22–August 14. Introduction to archaeological field techniques; survey and excavation in Oregon’s Northern Great Basin. Information and application material available from the department. Self-support course fee, $2,700, replaces fees listed in the Tuition section of this catalog. Prereq: previous archaeological field experience; contact instructor. Jenkins.
ANTH 409 Practicum: [Topic] (1–21R)
ANTH 410 Archaeometry (4) July 20–August 14. Physical science applications in archaeology: building radiocarbon chronologies, stable isotope dietary and environmental reconstruction, understanding trade through trace-element provenance, tracking populations through ancient DNA. Culleton.
ANTH 410 Globalization and Multiculturalism (4) June 22–July 17. Focuses on the roots of ideas about multiculturalism and diversity in several locations (e.g., bilingualism in Canada, race in the U.S.), including theoretical background. O’Bryan.
ANTH 413/513 Culture and Psychology (4) July 20–August 14. Anthropology of culture and personality, early classic studies. Focus on self and selves, emotion, and mental illness. Future direction in psychological anthropology. Baxter.
ANTH 466/566 Primate Feeding and Nutrition (4) July 20–August 14. Evaluates primate feeding and foraging behavior, diet, and nutrition. Explores anatomical, physiological, and behavioral solutions to feeding challenges, both ecological and evolutionary. Prereq: ANTH 171 or 270. Hannibal.
ANTH 493/593 Anthropology and Popular Culture (4) July 20–August 14. Offers insights into the conditions of the reproduction of social relations through the analysis of film, sport, television, advertising, folklore, fashion, and festivals. Prereq: junior standing. Scher.
ANTH 601 Research: [Topic] (1–16R)
ANTH 602 Supervised College Teaching (1–5R)
ANTH 603 Dissertation (1–16R)
ANTH 605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–16R)
ANTH 606 Special Problems: [Topic] (1–16R)
ANTH 609 Practicum: Supervised Teaching (1–16R)
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