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Origins-New World Civil

This course discusses warfare, commerce, social organization, political diplomacy, disease, demographics, religion, and environmental degradation among the ancient peoples of the Americas as revealed by archaeological, art historical, and textual data. Students will gain an appreciation of the diversity of human life in the New World as well as an understanding of the tremendous cultural achievements of the Inca, the Aztec, the Maya, and their neighbors.

Histories Of Anthropological Theory

The purpose of this course is to acquaint the undergraduate student with historical perspectives on the development of anthropological ideas from their precursors in thought about human nature and behavior, and ending with discussion of current emphases in anthropological theory. Students will engage with global, North American and European anthropologies to learn about a range of foundational approaches in international cultural and historical contexts. The course will provide anthropology majors with the foundations they need to master this area of disciplinary knowledge.

Topics Ant Of Food Nutr: Nutritional Ant

This course focuses on food and nutrition though the lens of anthropology. Topics will vary, but each semester the course will provide insight into an aspect of food and nutrition that is relevant to present-day concerns in regional, national and/or global context. Nutrition is one of the most critical health issues in the U.S. and globally as people struggle with both under nutrition and over nutrition and the long-term consequences of both to human well-being.

Contemporary Muslim Societies

Provides an anthropological analysis of Islam as a key factor for understanding contemporary Muslim societies and globalized Islam. Analyzes issues relevant to the growth and development of Muslim societies. Exposes students to diverse expressions and practices of Islam through ethnographic case studies in the West and in the Islamic world.

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