Anthropology

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Anthropology is holistic. It encompasses the study of humans as both biological and cultural beings and considers human diversity throughout time and in all places. Anthropology takes into account how historical, political, economic, environmental, and religious aspects of human society are influenced, and shaped by human culture. Anthropology courses are designed to immerse students in different ways of knowing and experiencing the world to develop a greater sense of cultural relativism and thus, provide an essential foundation for an educated and tolerant public. Anthropology courses engage student’s critical thinking skills and prepares them for a diverse, global world and workplace.

Program Learning Outcomes

Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Information Literacy
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Qualitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Cultural Diversity
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Information Literacy,
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Cultural Diversity
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Information Literacy,
Research,
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning,
Qualitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Cultural Diversity
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Information Literacy,
Research,
Documentation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Qualitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Cultural Diversity
Communication
Oral Expression,
Written Expression
Inquiry
Information Literacy
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Cultural Diversity
Communication
Written Expression
Inquiry
Information Literacy,
Research,
Documentation
Problem Solving
Quantitative Reasoning,
Qualitative Reasoning
Social Interaction
Cultural Diversity

Classes

ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology

Credits
5

This course provides an introduction to the subfields of anthropology: biological anthropology, archaeology, anthropological linguistics, and sociocultural anthropology.  The class explores what it means to be human through a holistic approach, which examines the physical and social context of the human experience.

ANTH& 204: Archaeology

Credits
5

Archaeology is the study of human history and culture through the analysis of artifacts and physical remains. This course is an introduction to the method and theory in archaeology as a sub-field of anthropology. Students will learn basic concepts, techniques, paradigms, and problems in archaeology.

ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology

Credits
5

This course introduces the field of biological anthropology and the research techniques used by biological anthropologists. It accomplishes this through the examination of human evolution, primate biology and behavior, and evolutionary explanations for modern human variation.

ANTH& 206: Cultural Anthropology

Credits
5

The course introduces the field of cultural anthropology; the study of human cultures, practices, and differences. Basic foundations of cultural anthropology will be covered, including ethnographic theory and methodology.

ANTH& 207: Introduction to Linguistics

Credits
5

Survey of major subfields of linguistics including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language acquisitions, and sociolinguistics.

ANTH& 217: Plateau Native Peoples

Credits
5

An overview of the culture and culture areas inhabited by the Sahaptian and Salish nations of the Plateau Region. A historical and contemporary view of the life ways, including Indian/non-Indian relations, adaptations and effects of contact on the Salish and Sahaptian cultures in the Plateau Region.

ANTH 220: Cross-Cultural Studies

Credits
5

This is a discussion/seminar-oriented approach to cultural comparisons. Two or more cultural experiences will be compared with the American example and non-ethnocentric conclusions reached.