will be discussed. The students will prepare a major
paper dealing with a controversial problem in
American History.
HIST664
THE JACKSONIAN ERA:
UNITED STATES 1828-1848
3 sem. hrs.
In this course, the background, precursors, philoso-
phy, and ideals of the Jacksonian Era are studied
through detailed readings, research, lectures, and dis-
cussions. Emphases in this course will be placed on
the economic, political, and social changes in the
United States which brought about Jacksonian
democracy and its inherent influences on our society.
HIST666
THE GILDED AGE: UNITED
STATES 1870-1900
3 sem. hrs.
In this course, a detailed study is made of the revolu-
tionary change brought in our society as a result of
major innovations in economic, political, and social
institutions during the last decade of the 19th century.
Emphases will be given to the theories and philoso-
phies which caused the changes and to the resulting
protest movements and governmental regulatory
action.
HIST667
THE PROGRESSIVE ERA
3 sem. hrs.
An in-depth study of the beginning period of 20th
century America, 1900-1920. By means of lectures,
seminars, intensive readings of secondary works (ear-
lier ones, as well as more recent interpretations) and
journal articles, writing research papers, and book
reviews, the student will explore the economic, polit-
ical, and cultural history of the Progressive Era which
should provide him or her with an understanding of
the historical origins and early development of
Modern America.
HIST668
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
LABOR
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies the rise of American labor, pre-
senting it as an integral part of American political,
economic, industrial, and social history. It focuses
attention on the pre-Civil War developments, upon
which most labor institutions and traditions are based,
and examines labor's impact upon American institu-
tions. Graduate students will demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the complexities of labor history.
HIST669
HISTORY OF THE NEW DEAL
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides an in-depth study of the maze of
the shifting and contrary interpretations of this com-
plex era in order for the student to develop a frame-
work of understanding that will provide him/her with
the proper perspective to evaluate the social, econom-
ic and political significance and legacy of the New
Deal.
HIST695
FIELD EXPERIENCES IN
HISTORY
2-5 sem. hrs.
This course emphasizes developing historical
research skills through supervised internships or field
work at archives or historical sites. It uses college
archives, Erie and Crawford County records, munici-
pal materials, or material available at other sites in the
United States or abroad. The student will acquire
advanced historical research skills and will prepare a
substantial research project or paper. Graduate stu-
dents will develop a deeper understanding of the
skills and knowledge acquired through field experi-
ences in history as determined by the instructor
and/or site supervisor.
HIST697
AFRICA: CULTURE AND
PEOPLE
3 sem. hrs.
This course centers upon the social, political, and
economic changes in modern Africa south of the
Sahara. Special emphasis is devoted to the impact of
European civilization upon traditional African soci-
eties, the independence movements, and the role of
African states in world affairs.
Anthropology Courses
ANTH180
INTRODUCTION TO
ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course acquaints students with the holistic
approach to the study of humanity by examining four
major subfields of anthropology: physical anthropol-
ogy, archaeology, anthropological linguistics, and
cultural anthropology. Emphasis is placed on under-
standing the complexity of human biological and
behavioral diversity. This course is approved for
General Education Core 4.
ANTH205
INTRODUCTION TO
MULTICULTURAL AMERICA
3 sem. hrs.
This course surveys the history and culture of the
many ethnic groups in the United States in the context
of social class, gender, education, and age. It also
examines topics such as race, immigration, religion,
politics, the role of the family, education, and the
impact of these groups on mainstream American soci-
ety.
ANTH275
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
An examination of the major characteristics of human
culture. The patterning and integration of cultural
ethos and value systems; consideration is given to
culture and personality, ideology, religion, language
and change.
ANTH278
PRE-COLUMBIAN NATIVE
AMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS
3 sem. hrs.
This course surveys the development of Native
American cultures, as revealed in the archaeological
record, for the first 20,000 years before European
contact. Models are examined which describe and
explain the interrelationships between pre-columbian
cultural systems and their respective cultural and
physical environments. Special emphasis is placed
upon examining interrelationships among the techno-
logical, sociological, and ideolofical subsystems of
individual pre-columbian Native American cultural
systems. This course is approved for General
Education Distribution 2.
ANTH279
FROM EARLY MAN TO EARLY
CIVILIZATION IN THE
OLD WORLD
3 sem. hrs.
This course surveys the development of cultures in
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific from
their first evidence through the earliest civilizations,
as revealed in the archaeological record. Models are
examined which describe and explain human cultural
evolution. Interrelationships among the technologi-
cal, sociological, and ideological subsystems of indi-
vidual cultural systems are emphasized. This course
is approved for General Education Distribution 2.
ANTH315
RITUAL, MAGIC AND MYTH
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines religious belief and ritual in
nonliterate societies as well as popular movements
among followers of world religions. It focuses on reli-
gion as an aspect of culture that offers people a means
to understand and adapt to a changing world. Topics
include theories of religious origins, magic and div-
ination; witchcraft and sorcery; ghosts, spirits, and
gods; mythology; and religious movements. This
course is approved for General Education
Distribution 2.
ANTH353
APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the ways in which anthropolo-
gists use their knowledge and skills to improve inter-
cultural communication, to promote positive cultural
and social change, and to assist victims of change in
the United States and in other industrial and nonin-
dustrial societies. It offers practical methods for
understanding and working with people of other cul-
tures.
ANTH364
CULTURE, ILLNESS AND
CURING
3 sem. hrs.
This course offers a cross-cultural understanding of
health and illness beliefs and practices. It examines
the impact of modern biomedicine upon traditional
peoples and cultures, problems of communication
between health practitioners and patients of other cul-
tures, as well as the confrontation in the United States
between biomedicine and alternative systems of heal-
ing. This course is approved for General Education
Distribution 2.
ANTH371
INTRODUCTION TO
ARCHAEOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Archaeology, a subdiscipline of anthropology, sys-
tematically studies man's prehistoric and historic past
from the remains of human behavior. It also provides
the means with which to verify historical facts, fill in
gaps in historical knowledge, and correct biases
inherent in history. This course introduces a diversity
of research problems, data gathering techniques,
analyses, and conceptual frameworks which form an
intrinsic part of modern day archaeology. This course
is approved for General Education Distribution 2.
ANTH372
CULTURES OF THE WORLD
3 sem. hrs.
The course surveys world cultures and describes the
methods anthropologists use to study them. It
explores in cross-cultural perspective such topics as
adaptation to the environment, language, art, values,
politics, law, marriage and the family, as well as cul-
ture change and the impact of the West upon third-
world populations. This course is approved for
General Education Elective.
ANTH373
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD
STUDIES
3-12 sem. hrs.
This course has two complementary aspects. During
the summer and fall sessions archaeological field
techniques are applied to the excavation of actual
sites. During the spring semesters archaeological lab-
oratory techniques are applied to the preparation and
analysis of archaeological data. Graduate students
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