Anthropology (ANTH)
1101 Laboratory for ANTH 1301 (0-2)
Introduction to the nature and interpretation of archeological artifacts and hominoid remains. Emphasis is on processes of making inferences from physical remains. Prerequisite:
ANTH 1301;
ANTH 1301 may be taken concurrently with
ANTH 1101.
1300 Popular Archeology: Exploring Myths and Mysteries (3-0)
Introduction to the field of archeology and what it means to the public. Emphasis is on developing students' abilities to identify and evaluate scientific and pseudoscientific treatments of the archeological record. Includes discussion of ancient astronauts, lost continents, the Moundbuilders, scientific creationism, and psychic archeology.
1301 Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archeology (3-0)
Introduction to the evolution of the human adaptive system with particular attention to the somatic and technological components. The biological development of man, from 3.5-million-year-old Lucy to modern Homo sapiens, is discussed and correlated with developments in stone and bronze tools, dwelling types, social groupings, political organization, etc. This course is not prerequisite to
ANTH 1302.
1302 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3-0)
Introduction to the evolution of human behavioral systems with particular attention to the social and cultural, or ideational components. The variety of types of societies and ideologies is discussed together with the ecological situations to which they are adapted.
2320 Introduction to Linguistics (3-0)
Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of modern linguistics.
2358 Chicanos in the Southwest (3-0)
Introductory course to major themes in Mexican American studies; cultural pluralism, bilingualism, biculturalism, ethnicity and race, assimilation, cultural nationalism, and folk culture.
2359 Chicanos and American Society (3-0)
Analysis of Chicano experiences in selected institutions such as schools, churches, governmental structures, military, and mass media.
3303 Ecological Anthropology (3-0)
The study of human societies as part of ecological systems. The use of ecological principles and models in anthropological description and explanation is discussed. Folk models of ecology are also considered. Recommended Prerequisites:
ANTH 1301 and
ANTH 1302.
3304 Biological Anthropology (3-0)
The course focuses on human evolution and the biological basis for human behavior. Topics include human phylogeny, physical and behavioral adaptation, genetics, and human diversity. Prerequisite:
ANTH 1301.
3306 Cultural Diversity (3-0)
A cross-cultural comparison of human behavior addressing the areas of family life, marriage, kinship, and ritual. The course will also deal with the potential for misunderstandings that arise in the context of cross-cultural interactions. Prerequisite:
SOCI 1301 or
ANTH 1301.
3308 Anthropology of Law and Political Systems (3-0)
A comparative ethnographic study of legal and political systems with an introduction to the anthropological theories developed in these areas. The focus is on informal means of social control and the origins of political systems in tribal societies and chiefdoms, rather than nation-states. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302.
3309 Mesoamerican Cultures (3-0)
A survey of the prehistoric, protohistoric, and historic development of social systems in Mesoamerica from the preceramic cultures through the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. Attention will be directed to the interaction among environmental, demographic, cultural and historical factors, drawing upon evidence from prehistory, history, and ethnohistory. Recommended Prerequisites:
ANTH 1301 and
ANTH 1302.
3310 Southwestern Archeology (3-0)
The development and characteristics of prehistoric Indian societies, from the Elephant Hunters to the Pueblos, is considered with particular attention to the Mogollon, Hohokam, Anasazi, and Casas Grandes areas. Ties of the area to nuclear Mesoamerica will be discussed. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1301.
3312 New World Archeology (3-0)
Traces the course of human cultural development in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean from the first arrival of Ice Age hunters, through the invention of agriculture, to the development of complex civilizations. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1301.
3313 Historic Archeology of the El Paso - Ciudad Juarez Area (3-0)
The course provides an overview of the historic development of the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez region from the earliest mission and presidio settlements to the modern bi-national metropolis. Evidence from archeological materials and archival documents will be considered. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1301.
3314 Economic Anthropology (3-0)
A study of economic problems of production, distribution, and consumption in non-Western societies, and an introduction to the concepts and perspectives brought to such studies by anthropologists. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302.
3315 Urban Anthropology (3-0)
A consideration of the nature of cities, both non-Western and Western, Pre-industrial and industrial. The impact of urbanization upon a region and upon individuals will be discussed. Recommended Prerequisites:
ANTH 1301 and
ANTH 1302.
3319 Indigenous Cultures of Latin America (3-0)
A survey of the Native American cultures of Latin America, focusing on patterns of similarity among groups, and the distribution of different adaptations relative to environmental diversity. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302.
3320 Indigenous Cultures of North America (3-0)
Survey of Native American cultures of the United Sates and Canada, with an emphasis on their development in various environmental settings, and the regulatory/legal contexts within which they now exist. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302.
3321 Indians of the Southwest (3-0)
Ethnographic and ethnohistorical perspectives on the socio-politics, economics, belief systems, and technologies of contemporary Native American groups such as the Apache, Hopi, Hualapai, Navajo, Pima, Tarahumara, and Tohono O'odham. May include guest lectures by tribal representatives. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302.
3323 American Indian History (3-0)
A survey of the history of North American Indians from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Examines inter-tribal relations as well as Indian-European and Indian-Anglo American interactions. Emphasis on trans-Mississippi West tribes and events. (
ANTH 3323 is the same course as
HIST 3323.)
3341 Plants in Southwest Cultures (3-0)
Study of food, fiber, medicinal, and dye plants utilized by Southwest cultures with an emphasis on ethnobotany. Student may be required to take one weekend field trip. Prerequisite:
BOT 2410. (
ANTH 3341 is the same course as
BIOL 3341.)
3347 Archeological Field Studies (0-0-3)
Intensive field course on the recovery and analysis of archeological data. Includes archeological survey and/or excavation and preliminary laboratory analysis. Variable credit. May be repeated when study area or research topic differs. Transportation and/or lodging fees vary according to project location. Prerequisite:
ANTH 3359 or instructor approval.
3357 Sociolinguistics (3-0)
Language variables and sociological correlates, a review of current research, theories, and applications Recommended Prerequisite:
LING 3220.
3358 Ethnographic Methods (3-0)
Theory and practice in the elicitation of ethnographic data. Participant observation, interviewing, and the development of questionnaires will be conducted in the laboratory and field settings. Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302 or instructor approval.
3359 Archeological Methods (3-0)
Introduction to the analytical methods used to interpret archeological sites. Topics addressed include sampling, statistical analysis, formulation of hypotheses, and survey and excavation techniques. Prerequisite:
ANTH 1301 or instructor approval.
3360 Laboratory Methods in Archeology (0-3)
Methods for, and practical experience in, the analysis and interpretation of archeological materials, including ceramics, stone tools, floral and faunal remains, archeological dating, and spatial data. Course will be taught as one 3-hour lecture lab, but individual or group lab projects involving additional time outside class will be required. Prerequisite: Open only to majors in anthropology or instructor approval.
3361 Contemporary Mexican Culture (3-0)
A course about social and regional diversity of modern Mexico with special emphasis on indigenous cultures. Recommended Prerequisite:
ANTH 1302.
3372 Folklore (3-0)
The types and characteristics of folk literature with particular emphasis on the folklore of the Southwest and Mexico. (
ANTH 3372 is the same course as
ENGL 3372.)
3374 Folklore of the Mexican-American (3-0)
A study of folklore theory and Mexican-American folk genres, with background readings on Mexico and with a special emphasis on the folklore of the border. (
ANTH 3374 is the same course as
ENGL 3374.)
3379 Independent Study (0-0-3)
Individual investigation of an area of anthropology that is not adequately covered by an organized class. Periodic meetings, reports, and a major paper are required. Prerequisites: Department approval and instructor approval.
3380 Environmental Policy and Applied Anthropology (3-0)
Provides an introduction to environmental laws and policies that affect the practice of archeology, history, and ethnography in the context of development projects and land management. Among the topics discussed are environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, historic preservation planning, and traditional cultural properties.
3647 Archeological Field Studies (0-0-6)
Intensive field course on the recovery and analysis of archeological data. Includes archeological survey and/or excavation and preliminary laboratory analysis. Variable credit. May be repeated when study area or research topic differs. Transportation and/or lodging fees vary according to project location. Prerequisite:
ANTH 3359 or instructor approval.
4307 Geography of Arid Lands (3-0)
A study of the physical complexes of the world's dry regions. Salient factors emphasized include climate, landforms, water, soils, natural vegetation, and various aspects of human occupance. Prerequisite:
GEOG 1306 or
GEOG 1310 or
GEOL 1303 or instructor approval.
GEOG 3306 recommended.
4326 Bioarcheology (2-3)
Recovery, processing, and interpretation of biological material associated with prehistoric and historic man in the New World. Laboratory fee required. (
ANTH 4325 is the same course as
BIOL 4326.)
4365 Museum Fundamentals (2-8)
An introduction to practical aspects of museum work, including organization and display of exhibits, care of collections, communication with visitors, and other museum tasks. Lectures will be combined with opportunities for solving concrete problems.
4370 Studies in Anthropology (3-0)
Subject matter will be announced each semester. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Among the material that may be covered are the following: foraging bands; tribes; chiefdoms; states; peasant and plantation communities; forensic anthropology; primate behavior; lithic technology.
4380 Theory in Anthropology (3-0)
A discussion of the goals of anthropology with a critical review of current theory and mythodology. Recommended Prerequisites:
ANTH 1301 and
ANTH 1302.
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