Intensive study in the fields of physical anthropoligy, archaeology and ethnology with qualified staff members. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

A multidisciplinary introduction to Appalachian culture, history and society. Examines how Appalachia came to be viewed as a distinct region; looks at its place in American life.

A multidisciplinary introduction to Appalachian culture, history and society. Examines how Appalachia came to be viewed as a distinct region; looks at its place in American life.

The Appalachian Mountains, which range from New York to Mississippi, making up part of the landscape of 13 different states, are known to many Americans as being home to a unique cultural and linguistic experience. In this course, we will examine the extent to which this uniqueness is true, considering the nature of many myths and stereotypes that exist about this variety. We will discuss certain lexical, phonetic, syntactic, and other linguistic features that set this variety apart from other American varieties while also noting the features the speech of Appalachia shares with others.

Independent study of special topic under the supervision of Appalachian Studies-affiliated faculty. Students must identify both a topic for this project as well as a faculty mentor who has agreed to supervise this project. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Independent study of special topic under the supervision of Appalachian Studies-affiliated faculty. Students must identify both a topic for this project as well as a faculty mentor who has agreed to supervise this project. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

A field-, community-based, practical or applied educational experience supervised by an Appalachian Studies Program faculty affiliate. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Pass-fail only. A learning contract must be filed in order to receive credit for this course.

A field-, community-based, practical or applied educational experience supervised by an Appalachian Studies Program faculty affiliate. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Pass-fail only. A learning contract must be filed in order to receive credit for this course.

An interdisciplinary study of topics, related to, or relevant for the Appalachian region. Topics may include global Appalachia, participatory action research in Appalachia, crime and deviance in Appalachia, Appalachian environmental issues, public health issues in Appalachia, critical regional studies, critical and comparative mountain regions, or any other topics relevant to the region. A particular course may be offered at most three times under the 500 number. Open to all university students subject to such limitations or prerequisites as set by the instructor.

Introduction to analog, physical, and digital tools and techniques for 2D drawing, 3D modeling, fabrication, and rendering to visualize, communicate, simulate, and analyze architectural and environmental conditions. Lecture: one hour; laboratory: four hours per week.