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Anthropology
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WSU Tri-Cities, in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a formal minor in Anthropology. Students interested in pursuing this minor should contact Academic Advising at 509-372-7440.
Minors
Anthropology
A minor in Anthropology requires a minimum of 18 credits, including three of the following: ANTH 101, 203, 230, and 260. At least 9 credits must be 300-400-level work taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. A minimum grade of C- is required in each course contributing to the minor.
Courses
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Anthropology (ANTH)
101 [DIVR] Introduction to Anthropology 3 Explores what it means to be human through biological anthropology (human evolution), archaeology (material remains of past peoples), sociocultural anthropology (present peoples), and linguistics (language).
101 (Effective through Spring 2024) [DIVR] Introduction to Anthropology 3 Explores what it means to be human through the major subfields of anthropology, including biological anthropology (human evolution and variation), archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and linguistics.
203 [DIVR] Global Cultural Diversity 3 Introduction to the field of cultural anthropology; examination of how cultures vary and are similar.
220 [EQJS] Perspectives on Race and Human Variation 3 Critical examination of the history of racial classification and social hierarchy, influences of biology and culture on human variation, and differences among groups.
220 (Effective through Spring 2024) [EQJS] Perspectives on Race 3 Critical examination of racial classification and social hierarchy, influences of biology and culture on human variation, and differences among groups.
230 Archaeological Methods and Interpretation 3 Archaeological methods with a focus on how we use data to reconstruct past human lifeways.
230 (Effective through Spring 2024) Archaeological Methods and Interpretation 3 Archaeological fieldwork methods; lab-based analysis of archaeological materials as applied to reconstructing past human lifeways.
260 [BSCI] Introduction to Biological Anthropology 4 (3-3) Evidence for human evolution; evolutionary explanations of human and primate variation; techniques of biological anthropology.
260 (Effective through Spring 2024) [BSCI] Introduction to Biological Anthropology 4 (3-3) Evidence for human evolution; evolutionary explanations of human variation; techniques of biological anthropology.
268 [BSCI] Sex, Evolution, and Human Nature 3 Human sexuality, relations across sexes and genders, parenting, cooperation, and violence compared across cultures and to nonhuman primates, using evolutionary and biocultural perspectives.
268 (Effective through Spring 2024) [BSCI] Sex, Evolution, and Human Nature 3 Human sexuality, male-female relations, cooperation, violence and parent-child relations examined cross-culturally and in nonhuman primates utilizing evolutionary and biocultural perspectives.
302 [SSCI] Childhood and Culture 3 Anthropological theory and methods applied to the study of infant, child, and adolescent development.
304 [SSCI] Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Mental Health and Illness 3 Cross-cultural mental health and illness; common U.S. mental illnesses and treatments in diverse cultures around the world; mental illnesses specific to particular cultures. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; ANTH 101 or 203.
305 [SSCI] Anthropology of Epidemic Disease and Bioterrorism 3 Cross-cultural understanding of how humans respond to epidemics, including high mortality diseases, diseases common in the developing world, and diseases that pose future threats.
309 [SSCI] Cultural Ecology 3 Ecological/environmental anthropology relevant to questions of population, resources, cognition, health and livelihoods.
309 (Effective through Spring 2024) [SSCI] Cultural Ecology 3 Major findings of ecological anthropology relating to problems of population, resources, and environment in small-scale cultures. Recommended preparation: Sophomore standing, ANTH 101 or 203.
316 [DIVR] Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective 3 Cross-cultural examination of gendered status and roles, sexuality and marriage, folk concepts of sexual anatomy in Western and non-Western societies; concepts of nature and culture are explored through a variety of perspectives. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 316, WGSS 316.) Recommended preparation: Sophomore standing.
316 (Effective through Spring 2024) [DIVR] Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective 3 Cross-cultural examination of the status and roles of women and men, sexuality and marriage, and folk concepts of sexual anatomy in traditional cultures in Western science; concepts of nature and culture are explored through a variety of perspectives. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 316, WGSS 316.) Recommended preparation: Sophomore standing; ANTH 101, PSYCH 105, SOC 101, or WGSS 101 or 120.
317 Global Feminisms 3 An interdisciplinary approach to examining women's roles and experiences throughout the world and different approaches to feminism/feminisms. (Crosslisted course offered as WGSS 332, ANTH 317.)
320 [DIVR] Native Peoples of North America 3 A holistic exploration of various Indigenous peoples and cultures of North America, through the lens of anthropology. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 320, AIS 320).
320 (Effective through Spring 2024) [DIVR] Native Peoples of North America 3 A holistic exploration of various indigenous peoples and cultures of North America, through the lens of anthropology. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 320, AIS 320).
327 [DIVR] Contemporary Native Peoples of the Americas 3 Contemporary cultures of Native American communities emphasizing North America. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 327, AIS 327).
330 Origins of Culture and Civilization 3 Origins of human culture from the beginnings of humankind to the rise of the first civilizations in Africa and Eurasia. Recommended preparation: 3 hours ANTH.
330 (Effective through Spring 2024) Origins of Culture and Civilization 3 Prehistoric roots of culture from the beginnings of humankind to the rise of the first civilizations in Africa and Eurasia. Recommended preparation: 3 hours ANTH.
331 [SSCI] Archaeology of the Americas 3 Archaeological investigations of cultures and environments of the Americas. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 331, AIS 331.)
331 (Effective through Spring 2024) [SSCI] Archaeology of the Americas 3 Cultures and environments of the Americas from the arrival of the earliest hunter-gatherers to the development of complex civilizations. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 331, AIS 331.)
336 States and Empires in Africa and Eurasia 3 Overview of past urbanism, states and empires in the eastern hemisphere; survey of European, African and Asian archaeology.
336 (Effective through Spring 2024) Old World Civilizations 3 Evolution of complex society, urbanism, states and empires in the eastern hemisphere; survey of European, African and Asian civilizations. Recommended preparation: ANTH 101, 230, or 330.
350 [DIVR] Speech, Thought, and Culture 3 The role of language in social situations and as a reflection of cultural differences.
355 [HUM] Historical Linguistics 3 Origins and evolution of human language, relationships between peoples and languages, development of contemporary ethnicities, linguistical change, reconstructive methods, and writing systems.
381 [BSCI] Primate Behavioral Ecology 3 Evolution of primate behavior from ecological and phylogenetic perspective emphasizing methods for understanding primate adaptations and diversity. Recommended preparation: ANTH 101 or BIOLOGY 101, 102 or 150.
390 [M] History of Anthropological Thought 3 Course Prerequisite: ANTH 203; ANTH 230; ANTH 260. Development of theories in anthropology including contributions of significant individuals, representative classics and influential current movements. Recommended preparation: Junior standing.
395 Topics in Anthropology V 3-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Examination of selected topics in contemporary anthropological theory and practice. Recommended preparation: Junior standing.
404 [CAPS] The Self in Culture 3 Course Prerequisite: One course at the 100-level and one course at the 200-level in any of the following subjects: AMER ST, ANTH, ART, CES, COM, ENGLISH, H D, HISTORY, HUMANITY, PHIL, POL S, PSYCH, SOC, or WGSS; junior standing. Survey of anthropological theories exploring self in Western/non-Western cultures through dreams, history, and human development.
405 Medical Anthropology 3 Relationships among disease, curing, culture and environment; non-Western medical systems; political economy of health care. Recommended preparation: Junior standing.
410 History of American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Indian Law 3 The history of sovereignty and Federal Indian Law against the backdrop of treaties and trust responsibility. (Crosslisted course offered as HISTORY 410, ANTH 410, POL S 410).
417 Anthropology and World Problems 3 Data and methods of cultural anthropology applied to the solution of contemporary human problems, emphasizing sustainable development. Recommended preparation: 3 hours ANTH; junior standing.
418 Human Issues in International Development 3 Interdisciplinary analysis of complex interaction in the context of colonial and post-colonial development. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 418, POL S 418, SOC 418).
418 (Effective through Spring 2024) Human Issues in International Development 3 Interdisciplinary analysis of complex interaction between tradition and modernity in Third World societies. (Crosslisted course offered as ANTH 418, POL S 418, SOC 418).
473 [CAPS] [M] Evolution and Society 3 Course Prerequisite: ANTH 260 or BIOLOGY 301; junior standing. Survey of how the theory of evolution is used to better understand ourselves, the societies in which live, and the biological world on which we depend. Recommended preparation: BIOLOGY 405 or concurrent enrollment. (Crosslisted course offered as BIOLOGY 473, ANTH 473).
490 [CAPS] [M] Integrative Themes in Anthropology 3 Course Prerequisite: ANTH 203; ANTH 230; ANTH 260; ANTH 390; junior standing (senior standing strongly recommended). Current research crosscutting traditional subdisciplines of anthropology.
498 Anthropology Internship V 1-15 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 15 credits. Course Prerequisite: By instructor permission. Participation as archaeological or cultural anthropological intern in public or private sectors; requires special arrangement with faculty advisor. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. S, F grading.
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