Course # and Title |
Instructor Name |
Course Description |
| ANAR: Anthropological Archaeology |
| 100 Special Topics in Anthropological Archaeology: Culture and Environmental Change |
Algaze, Guillermo |
The course will address the contribution of archaeology to the understanding of the complex range of interrelationships that can exist between environmental change and cultural change. Case studies will be drawn from the Holocene. Prerequisites: Upper division standing or consent of instructor. |
| 100 Foundations of Archaeology |
Muniz, Adolfo |
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 |
| ANBI: Biological Anthropology |
| 132 Conservation and the Human Predicamentt |
Strum, Shirley |
Interdisciplinary discussion of the human predicament, biodiversity crisis, and importance of biological conservation. Examines issues from biological, cultural, historical, economic, social, political, and ethical perspectives emphasizing new approaches and new techniques for safeguarding the future of humans and other biosphere inhabitants. Prerequisites: ANTHROPOLOGY: upper-division standing, ANTH 2 or consent of instructor. BIOLOGY: Upper division standing. BILD 3 or consent of instructor. |
| 140 The Evolution of the Human Brain |
Semendeferi, Katerina |
Introduction to the organization of the brain of humans and apes. Overview of the theoretical perspectives on the evolution of the primate cortex and limbic system. Exposure to contemporary techniques applied to the comparative study of the hominoid brain. Prerequisites: None. |
| 187A Intern Seminar in Physical Anthropology |
Strum, Shirley |
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 |
Moore, Jim |
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 |
| 100 Special Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology: Cultural Conceptions of Mind: Ethnopsychology |
Carlisle, Steven |
Course usually taught by visiting faculty in socio-cultural anthropology. Course will vary in title and content. When offered, the current description and title is found in the current Schedule of Classes and the anthropology department Web site. (Can be taken a total of four times as topics vary.) [Formerly known as ANGN 100]. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
What is a mind? Once we have an answer to that, then we can begin asking other interesting questions, like, What is a person? and What makes a life good? Every culture has its own answers to these questions. Ethnopsychology is the study of the ways different cultures think about the make-up of psychology. This class will look at conceptions of mind from cultures around the world. We will also focus in on western cultures, and consider the ways many 21st century Americans think about their minds, their self-definitions, and their conceptions of life. |
| 100B Special Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology: Cultures of Oceania |
Dernbach, K. |
This course introduces students to the cultures of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. Topics include: the history and consequences of colonialism and Christian missionization, kinship and gender, postcolonialism, nuclear testing, environmental issues associated with logging and mining, tourism, and migration and urbanization. [Formerly known as ANGN 100]. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor. |
| 121 Psychological Anthropology |
McNeal, Keith |
Interrelationships of aspects of individual personality and various aspects of sociocultural systems are considered. Relations of sociocultural contexts to motives, values, cognition, personal adjustment, stress and pathology, and qualities of personal experience are emphasized. [Formerly known as ANPR 107]. Credit not allowed for both ANPR 107 and ANSC 121. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| 122 Language in Society |
Woolard, Kathryn |
After a brief introduction to linguistic concepts, the course covers the relations between culture and language, how languages reflect culture, how languages change, language and social life, language and political policy. [Formerly known as ANGN 149]. Credit not allowed for both ANGN 149 and ANSC 122. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| 124 Cultural Anthropology |
Brenner, Suzanne |
This course introduces the concept of culture and the debates surrounding it. Cultural anthropology asks how people create meaning and order in society, how culture intersects with power, and how national and global forces impact local meanings and practices. [Formerly known as ANPR 106]. Credit not allowed for both ANPR 106 and ANSC 124. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| 126 Childhood and Adolescence |
Carlisle, Steven |
This course examines the diversity of practices of childrearing, socialization, and enculturation across cultures, and the role of culture in the development of personality, morality, spirituality, sexuality, emotion, and cognition. Prerequisites: Upper-division 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. |
| 165 Contemporary South Asia |
Parish, Steven |
This course explores contemporary cultural life in South Asia by examining selected works of literature, film, and ethnography. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| ANTH: Anthropology (Lower Division) |
| 3 World Prehistory |
Goldstein, Paul |
This course examines theories and methods used by archaeologists to investigate the origins of human culture. A variety of case studies from around the world are examined. (Recommended for many upper division archaeology courses.) [formerly known as ANLD 3]. Credit not allowed for both ANLD 3 and ANTH 3. |
| 87 Freshman Seminar: Most Ancient China |
Jordan, D. K. |
The Freshman Seminar Program is designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges. Topics vary from quarter to quarter. Enrollment is limited to 15–20 students, with preference given to entering freshmen. [formerly known as ANLD 87]
A review of what we know about earliest Chinese society, from Neolithic sites and mythic accounts to oracle bone inscriptions and bronze vessels, including the early Shang and Zhou dynasties and equivalents elsewhere in what is now China. MEETING DATES: APR 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7, 14, 21, 28. |
| ANTH: Anthropology (Upper Division) |
| 102 Humans are Cultural Animals |
Moore, Jim |
This class examines humans from a comparative perspective; if we ignore culture, what’s left? How do culture and biology interact? And how does biology inform cultural debates over race, sex, marriage, war, peace … etc.? (Note: this is a core course for all anthropology majors. Students may not receive credit for ANTH 102 and ANBI 161.) Prerequisites: ANTH 2 or consent of instructor. |
| 187B Intern Seminar in Ethnography and Archaeology |
Goldstein, Paul S. |
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. |
| 195 Instructional Apprenticeship in Anthropology |
Goldstein, Paul |
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. |
| ANTH: Anthropology (Graduate) |
| 203 Four-Campus Video Conference Seminar |
Algaze, Guillermo |
Weekly or Bimonthly talks by a variety of scholars discuss varying analytical approaches to social sciences problems. Talks originate either at UCSD, UCLA, UCR, or UCI. Participants include graduate students and faculty in those 4 campuses. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| 212 Advanced Topics in Biological Anthropology |
Strum, Shirley |
A critical exploration of timely and/or controversial topics in biological anthropology. Course will vary in title and content. [Formerly known as ANGR 212]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology. |
| 226 Ethnography of Christianity |
Jordan, D. K. |
Directed to graduate students planning ethnographic work in Christian societies, this course explores variations in the interpretation and expression of Christianity using historical and ethnographic sources. [formerly known as ANGR 226]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. |
| 230 Department Colloqium |
Csordas, Thomas |
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. |
| 257 Mind, Self, and Identity |
Parish, Steven |
This seminar critically examines social, cultural, and psychological theories of the person, and their relationship to conceptions of the person found in moral political and religious discourses. It explores the role of concepts of the person in ethnographic research. [formerly known as ANGR 257]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology. |
| 260 Psychodynamic Anthropology |
McNeil, Keith |
The focus of the seminar will be on the relation between psychodynamic models and culture and society. Readings and discussion. [formerly known as ANGR 260]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| 263 Anthropology of Language and Discourse |
Woolard, Kathryn |
Examines the theoretical and methodological foundations and principal research questions of Linguistic Anthropology, providing the fundaments for graduate study in this area. Required for students specializing in Linguistic Anthropology and open to other students. [formerly known as ANGR 263]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology or permission of instructor. |
| 280C Core Seminar in Psychological Anthropology |
McNeal, Keith |
Core seminar focuses on motives, values, cognition, and qualities of personal experience. [formerly known as ANGR 280C]. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in anthropology or permission of instructor |
| 500 Apprentice Teaching |
Goldstein, Paul |
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. |
