Course # and Title |
Instructor Name |
Course Description |
| ANAR: Anthropological Archaeology |
| 111 Foundations of Archaeology |
Levy, Thomas |
As part of the broad discipline of anthropology, archaeology provides the long chronological record needed for
investigating human and social evolution. The theories and methods used in this field are examined.
(Archaeology core sequence course.) ANTH 3 is recommended. [Formerly known as ANGN 181].
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. Credit not allowed for both ANGN 181 and ANAR 111 |
| 144 Pharaohs, Mummies, and Pyramids: Introduction to Egyptology |
Braswell, Geoffrey |
An introductory survey of the archaeology, history, art, and architecture of ancient Egypt that focuses on the
men and women who shaped western civilization. [Formerly known as ANRG 120]. Credit not allowed for
both ANRG 120 and ANAR 144. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, and ANTH 3 may be taken
concurrently. |
| ANBI: Biological Anthropology |
| 141 The Evolution of Human Diet |
Schoeninger,
Margaret |
The genotype of our ancestors had no agriculture or animal domestication, or rudimentary technology. Our
modern diet contributes to heart disease, cancers, and diabetes. This course will outline the Natural Diet of
Primates and compare it with early human diets. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| 146 Stable Isotopes in Ecology |
Schoeninger,
Margaret |
The stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen in animal tissues, plant tissues, and soils indicate
aspects of diet and ecology. The course will introduce students to this approach for reconstructing paleodiet,
paleoecology, and paleoclimate. Prerequisites: None |
| 187A Intern Seminar in Physical Anthropology |
Semendeferi, Katerina |
Seminar complements students’ research in the Academic Internship Program in physical anthropology at the Museum of
Man. Readings and discussions focus on anatomy, pathology, and classification and x-ray analysis of skeletal remains.
Research paper required. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisites: ANTH 2 (or equivalent) and 3.3 gpa, simultaneous enrollment in
AIP 197: Physical Anthropology-Museum of Man. Department approval required. |
| 187C Intern Seminar in Ethology |
Schoeninger,
Margaret |
Seminar complements students’ research in the Academic Internship Program at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and/or
Zoo. Focus on problems of analysis in observational study of animal behavior and conservation in relation to ethological
studies. Research paper required. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisites: ANTH 2 (or equivalent) and any one of the following:
ANBI 116, 148, 159, 175; BIEB 164, 165, 166, 167. Upper-division standing and minimum 3.3 GPA. Simultaneous
enrollment in AIP 197: Ethology Zoo. Department approval required. |
| ANSC: Sociocultural Anthropology |
| 118 Language and Culture |
Haviland, John B. |
An introduction to the study of cultural patterns of thought, action, and expression, in relation to
language. We consider comparatively semiotics and structuralism, cognition and categorization,
universals vs. particulars, ideologies of stasis and change, cultural reconstruction, and ethnopoetics.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| 125 Gender, Sexuality, and Society |
Brenner, Suzanne |
How are gender and sexuality shaped by cultural ideologies, social institutions, and social change? We explore
their connections to such dimensions of society as kinship and family, the state, religion, and popular culture.
We also examine alternative genders/sexualities cross-culturally. [Formerly known as ANGN 125]. Credit not
allowed for both ANGN 125 and ANSC 125. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| 128 Culture and Emotion |
Carlisle, Steven |
This course examines the diversity of emotional experience in human societies and the contribution
of the study of emotion to understanding culture and human nature. Prerequisites: Upper division
standing or consent of instructor. |
| 142 Anthropology of Latin America |
Postero, Nancy |
This course will examine the overarching legacies of colonialism, the persistence of indigenous peoples and cultures, the
importance of class and land reform, the effects of neoliberalism, and citizens' efforts to promote social change in
contemporary democracies. Undergraduates will be evaluated on the basis of a midterm and final; Graduates will do
additional reading and will write a 20 page research paper. [Formerly known as ANRG 142]. Credit not allowed for both
ANRG 142 and ANSC 142. Prerequisites: Undergraduates: upper division standing; Graduates: graduate standing. |
| 164 The Anthropology of Medicine |
Hurst, Samantha |
We examine the medical profession, the sick and the healers, and culture as communication in the medical
event through aspects of medical practice and medical research of medicine as well as primitive and peasant
systems. [Formerly known as ANGN 128]. Credit not allowed for both ANGN 128 and ANSC 164.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| ANTH: Anthropology (Lower Division) |
| 2 Human Origins |
Semendeferi, Katerina |
An introduction to human evolution from the perspective of physical anthropology, including evolutionary
theory and the evolution of the primates, hominids, and modern humans. Emphasis is placed on evidence from
fossil remains and behavioral studies of living primates. Prerequisite for upper-division biological anthropology
courses. [formerly known as ANLD 2]. Credit not allowed for both ANLD 2 and ANTH 2. |
| 42 The Study of Primates in Nature |
Moore, Jim |
Major primate field studies will be studied to illustrate common features of primate behavior and behavioral
diversity. Topics will include communication, female hierarchies, protocultural behavior, social learning and
tool use, play, cognition and self-awareness. (Prere-quisite for several upper-division biological anthropology
courses.) [formerly known as ANLD 42]. Credit not allowed for both ANLD 42 and ANTH 42.
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| 87 Freshman Seminar World Heritage Sites: Cities |
Parish, Steven |
This seminar examines cultural preservation issues in cities that have been designated World Heritage Sites by
UNESCO: Toledo, Spain, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Kyoto, Japan, and Siena, Italy. Issues of preservation including
tourism and urban development will be explored. THIS CLASS MEETS SEPT. 29; OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27; NOV. 3,
10, 17.
|
| 87 Freshman Seminar Culture and Conservation Nepal. |
Parish, Steven |
This seminar explores cultural dimensions of environmental conservation in the Himalayas, with special emphasis on
Nepal and the Mt. Everest region. Topics include inhabited national parks, deforestation, endangered species, and
the role of the environment in indigenous ways of life.. THIS CLASS MEETS OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV. 4,
18, 25.
|
| 87 Freshman Seminar Creationism & Evolution. |
Moore, Jim |
This seminar is intended for people trying to understand the evidence concerning how we got here. There will be no
required "right answer"; the goal is to understand the arguments, their implications, and the data underlying them.
Exact content will be collectively decided at the first meeting. THIS CLASS MEETS SEPT. 29; OCT. 6, 13, 20.
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| ANTH: Anthropology (Upper Division) |
| 101 Foundations of Social Complexity |
Goldstein, Paul |
Course examines archaeological evidence for three key “tipping points” in the human career: (1) the origins of
modern human social behaviors; (2) the beginnings of agriculture and village life; and (3) the emergence of
cities and states. (Core course for anthropology majors). [Formerly known as ANPR 101]. Credit not allowed
for both ANPR 101 and ANTH 101. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. |
| 187B Intern Seminar in Ethnography and Archaeology |
Goldstein, Paul |
Seminar complements students’ research in the Academic Internship Program in ethnography and archaeology
at the Museum of Man. Readings and discussions focus on problems in the analysis of material culture and
classifications of artifacts and site excavations. Research paper required. [formerly known as ANPR 187B].
Credit not allowed for both ANPR 187B and ANTH 187B. Prerequisites: ANSC 124 and simultaneous
enrollment in AIP 197: Ethnography Archaeology-Museum of Man. Department approval. P/NP grades only. |
192 Senior Seminar in Anthropology: The Shock
Doctrine |
Postero, Nancy |
Author Naomi Klein's provocative new book suggests that free market capitalism has been pushed on
unwilling societies (from Chile to Iraq) via "shock therapy" such as wars, dictatorships, natural disasters,
and economic crises. True? Read and decide. THIS CLASS MEETS SEPT. 26; OCT. 3, 10, 17. |
192 Senior Seminar in Anthropology: Creationism &
Evolution/Classroom. |
Moore, Jim |
The USA is divided over teaching evolution. This seminar will discuss "teaching the controversy".
Readings from popular media and we will attempt to derive a consensus opinion on the issue. There is no
"right answer"; the goal is to understand arguments, their implications, and underlying data.THIS
CLASS MEETS SEPT. 26; OCT. 3, 10, 17. |
| 195 Instructional Apprenticeship in Anthropology |
Semendeferi, Katerina |
Course gives students experience in teaching of Anthropology at the lower-division level. Students, under direction of
instructor, lead discussion sections, attend lectures, review course readings, and meet regularly to prepare course materials and
evaluate examinations and papers. Course not counted toward minor or major. [formerly known as ANPR 195]. Credit
not allowed for both ANPR 195 and ANTH 195. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor and
department stamp. Received grade of “A” in course to be taught or equivalent. |
| 196A Thesis Research |
Goldstein, Paul |
Independent preparation of a senior thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. Completion of this
course with a grade of at least B+ is a prerequisite to ANTH 196B. [formerly known as ANPR 196A]. Credit
not allowed for both ANPR 196A and ANTH 196A. Prerequisites: students will be admitted by invitation of the
department. Department approval required. |
| ANTH: Anthropology (Graduate) |
| 223 Anthropological Interviewing |
Parish, Steven |
The course teaches techniques of long-term, intensive interviewing in fieldwork settings with an emphasis on
psychodynamic inference and its usefulness in different cultural settings. [formerly known as ANGR 223].
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology. |
| 229 Religion and Healing |
Csordas, Thomas |
This seminar is an in depth analysis of cultural meaning, personal experience, and therapeutic
process in ritual healing, emphasizing performative/persuasive aspects of the relation between
religion and health in comparative, cross-cultural perspective. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| 230 Department Colloqium |
Staff |
A forum to present work by faculty, studentw, and guests, Course will be offered quarterly.
[formerly known as ANGR 230A]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology. |
| 242 Anthropology of Latin America |
Postero, Nancy |
This course will examine the overarching legacies of colonialism, the persistence of indigenous peoples and cultures, the
importance of class and land reform, the effects of neoliberalism, and citizens' efforts to promote social change in
contemporary democracies. Undergraduates will be evaluated on the basis of a midterm and final; Graduates will do
additional reading and will write a 20 page research paper. [Formerly known as ANRG 142]. Credit not allowed for both
ANRG 142 and ANSC 142. Prerequisites: Undergraduates: upper division standing; Graduates: graduate standing. |
| 279 Special Topics in Language and Society |
Haviland, John B. |
Selected topics in the anthropology of language, such as linguistic ideology, language and identity,
multilingualism, discourse analysis. Topics will vary from year to year, and the course may be repeated with
instructor’s permission. [formerly known as ANGR 279]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| 280A Core Seminar in Social Anthropology |
Pedersen, David |
Core seminar focuses on individual action and social institutions. [Formerly known as ANGR 280A].
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology or permission of instructor. |
| 280D Core Seminar in Anthropological Archaeology |
Braswell, Geoffrey |
Seminar focuses on the development of archaeological theory. Required of archaeological and biological
anthropology graduate students, sociocultural students may take this course to fulfill core distribution
requirement. [formerly known as ANGR 280D]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology or permission
of instructor. |
| 281A Introductory Seminar |
Robbins, Joel |
These seminars are held in the first two quarters of the first year of graduate study. Faculty members will
present an account of their current research and interests. When appropriate a short preliminary reading list
will be given for the particular lecture. [formerly known as ANGR 281A-B]. Prerequisites: First-year graduate
standing in anthropology. |
| 500 Apprentice Teaching |
Robbins, Joel |
Anthropology graduate students participate in the undergraduate teaching program during one quarter anytime
in the first four years of residence. Teaching may be in the anthropology department or other departments or
programs on campus. Equivalent to duties expected of a 50 percent T.A. Enrollment in four units documents
the Ph.D. requirement. (S/U grades only.) [formerly known as ANGR 500]. Prerequisites: Graduate student
in anthropology. |
