UNCA Catalog: Courses of Instruction
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Anthropology (ANTH)

Associate Professor Kelley; Assistant Professor Wood

215 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)

An introduction to the study of culture and the cultural differences found among various types of human societies. Particular attention will be given to the nature of culture and its importance in understanding human behavior, values and beliefs. The anthropological perspective will be used to analyze ethnographic examples from both non-Western and Western societies. (Students may not receive credit for both ANTH 215 and SOC 215.) Fall and Spring.

242 Ethnography and Culture (3)

A close examination of selected cultures through ethnographic books and films. This course, through intensive focus on specific cultures, teaches ethnographic analysis, how to use an anthropological lens to understand other cultures. It also teaches critical thinking about the nature of ethnography, examining both the methods used by anthropologists to understand other cultures and the ways in which anthropologists have described and interpreted these cultures via the written word and visual media. See department chair.

327 Anthropology of Modern Europe (3)

Ethnographic studies of communities are used to examine selected issues in modern European society and culture. The course offers an overview of all of Europe as a culture area, but focuses most closely on the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. Themes covered include family, gender, community, religion and regional identity. See department chair.

353 Culture and the Individual (3)

The relationship between culture and the individual is considered using both studies from the field of psychological anthropology and narrative accounts focusing on the lives of individuals. Examples from a variety of cultures are used. Methodological and theoretical issues implicated in the anthropological study of the individual are examined. See department chair.

361 Anthropology of Gender (3)

A consideration of how culture affects our understanding and experience of gender. The course examines the culturally diverse nature of the construction of gender and addresses key methodological and theoretical issues in the anthropological study of gender. See department chair.

451 Senior Research in Anthropology (3)

Students design and carry out individual research projects, utilizing ethnographic methodology and relevant anthropological theories and concepts and present their research orally and in writing. Prerequisites: ANTH 215 and SOC 355. See department chair.

491-6 Senior Readings Course (1-6)

Directed, advanced, independent studies in a specific anthropological topic or with application to a particular anthropological issue. May be taken once or repeated with variable content for a total of six hours. Fall and Spring.

499 Undergraduate Research in Anthropology (1-6)

Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Can be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Fall and Spring.

171-6, 271-6, 371-6, 471-6 Special Topics in Anthropology (1-6)

Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Fall and Spring.

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