ANTH604
SEMINAR IN
MULTICULTURAL
AMERICA
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the history and culture
of the many ethnic groups in the United States
and how they create and maintain their identi-
ties within a changing society. It also traces the
historical development of intragroup differ-
ences based on social class, gender, education,
and age. It explores topics such as race, migra-
tion, religion, politics, the role of the family,
physical and mental health, and the impact of
ethnicity on mainstream American society.
ANTH615
RITUAL, MAGIC AND
MYTH
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines religious belief and ritu-
al in nonliterate societies as well as popular
movements among followers of world reli-
gions. It focuses on religion as an aspect of
culture that offers people a means to under-
stand and adapt to a changing world. Topics
include theories of religious origins, magic
and divination; witchcraft and sorcery; ghosts,
spirits, and gods; mythology; and religious
movements. Graduate students will demon-
strate a deeper understanding of the complexi-
ties of the anthropology of religion (Ritual,
Magic, and Myth) as determined by the
instructor.
ANTH664
CULTURE, ILLNESS AND
CURING
3 sem. hrs.
This course offers a cross-cultural understand-
ing of health and illness beliefs and practices.
It examines the impact of modern biomedicine
upon traditional peoples and cultures, prob-
lems of communication between health practi-
tioners and patients of other cultures, as well
as the confrontation in the United States
between biomedicine and alternative systems
of healing. Graduate students will demonstrate
a deeper understanding of the complexities of
medical anthropology (Culture, Illness and
Curing) as determined by the instructor.
ANTH671
INTRODUCTION TO
ARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides an introduction to the
field of archaeology, a sub-discipline of
anthropology, which systematically studies
man's prehistoric and historic past from the
remains of human behavior given certain spec-
ified objectives. The course will introduce stu-
dents to a diversity of research problems, data
gathering techniques, analyses, and conceptu-
al frameworks which form an intrinsic part of
modern day archaeology. Graduate students
will demonstrate a deeper understanding of the
complexities of archaeology.
ANTH672
CULTURES OF THE
WORLD
3 sem. hrs.
This course surveys world cultures and
describes the methods anthropologists use to
study them. It explores in cross-cultural per-
spective such topics as adaptation to the envi-
ronment, language, art, values, politics, law,
marriage and the family, as well as culture
change and the impact of the West upon tradi-
tional societies.
ANTH673
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD
STUDIES
3-12 sem. hrs.
This course has two complementary aspects.
During the summer and fall sessions archaeo-
logical field techniques are applied to the
excavation of actual sites. During the spring
semesters archaeological laboratory tech-
niques are applied to the preparation and
analysis of archaeological data. Graduate stu-
dents will demonstrate a deeper understanding
of the complexities of archeological field stud-
ies.
ANTH674
INDIANS OF NORTH
AMERICA
3 sem. hrs.
This course looks at the traditional and con-
temporary cultures of Eskimos and North
American Indians. It examines Native Ameri-
can adaptations to the environment, social and
political organization, religion, life styles and
values, histories of contact with outsiders, and
problems of survival in the modern world.
Graduate students will demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the complexities of Native
North American societies and cultures as
determined by the instructor.
ANTH695
FIELD EXPERIENCES IN
ARCHAEOLOGY
2-5 sem. hrs.
Emphasis is placed upon developing archaeo-
logical research skills through supervised
internships or field work at archives or histor-
ical sites. Utilizing college archives, Erie and
Crawford County records, municipal materi-
als, or material available at other sites in the
United States or abroad. The student will
acquire advanced archaeological research
skills and will prepare a substantial paper.
Credit as arranged.
ANTH697
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
ANTHROPOLOGY
1-3 sem. hrs.
The subjects in anthropology treated in this
course will vary depending upon student and
instructor interests and are beyond the scope of
materials treated extensively in regularly
scheduled courses. A list of topics is main-
tained in the files of the department head.
ANTH795
INTERNSHIP IN
ANTHROPOLOGY
3-12 sem. hrs.
This internship in anthropology provides prac-
tical, on the job experience and enables stu-
dents to apply concepts and theories to the
work environment. Further, it enhances stu-
dent employability.
Sociology Courses
SOC500
METHODS OF
SOCIOLOGICAL
RESEARCH
3 sem. hrs.
To develop an appreciation and understanding
of the essential features of the scientific
approach. The course attempts to synthesize
and coordinate the essential elements of both
logic and the scientific approach to the study
of human society. Prerequisite: SOC200 or
permission of the instructor. (Formerly
SOC300).
SOC501
INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
3 sem. hrs.
This is an introductory course in sociological
theory designed to acquaint the student with
methodological and substantive problems of
sociological knowledge; the role of theory in
research; controversial issues in theory and
research. The main focus is on the works of
particular sociologists whose theories have not
only historical interest, but also have great
impact on the subject matter and methods of
contemporary sociology. Prerequisite:
SOC200 or permission of the instructor.
SOC502
CONTEMPORARY
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
3 sem. hrs.
Analyses of the main trends in contemporary
sociological theory and a critical assessment
of the various trends. Special consideration
will be given to power in the functionalist,
mathematical, equilibristic, and evolutionist
models. Prerequisite: SOC200 or permission
of the instructor. (Formerly SOC302).
SOC510
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
3 sem. hrs.
An analysis of the various processes and forms
of social organization, with particular attention
on theoretical approaches to the study of for-
mal organizations. Emphasis on key concepts
and their use in analyzing hospitals, churches,
schools, voluntary associations, work organi-
zations and societies. Prerequisite: SOC200.
SOC530
SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT
BEHAVIOR
3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses upon the process by which
individuals in our society become labeled as
deviant, the reaction of society to deviant
behavior, and the methods by which various
agencies and individuals attempt to regulate,
control and treat deviant behavior. Particular
attention is given to the assumption of deviant
identities, the formation of deviant subcul-
tures, and the creation of secondary deviance.
Rather than focusing upon particular forms of
deviant behavior, a framework is provided
with which any form of deviance may be stud-
ied. Prerequisite: SOC200 or permission of
the instructor.
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