Department of Anthropology
The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is given in Appendix A .
Anthropology: ANT
Lower-Division Courses
ANT 301 (TCCN: ANTH 2301). Physical Anthropology.
Human evolution, race, heredity, the organic basis of culture; culture history through the Paleolithic stage. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ANT 302 (TCCN: ANTH 2351). Cultural Anthropology.
The concept of culture; social and political organization; language; the supernatural; elementary cultural theory. Three lecture hours a week or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
ANT 304 (TCCN: ANTH 2302). Introduction to Archaeological Studies: Prehistoric Archaeology.
Anthropological study of prehistory, from human beginnings to the appearance of written records. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Anthropology 304 and Archaeology 301 may not both be counted.
ANT 305. Expressive Culture.
How cultural assumptions affect how we tell and respond to different kinds of stories, including fairy tales, movies, and televised news. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
ANT 307. Culture and Communication.
An introduction to the study of culture through communication and the theory of signs. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
ANT 310L. Introductory Topics in Anthropology.
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Topic 2: Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity: An Introduction. Same as American Studies 315D and African and African Diaspora Studies 317D (Topic 2: Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity: An Introduction). Examines the social importance of race and ethnicity both in America and around the world. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 317D (Topic 2) and American Studies 315 (Topic: Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity), 315D, Anthropology 310L (Topic 2).
Topic 3: Anthropology of Latin America. Same as Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 4: Anthropology of Latin America). Provides a framework for understanding contemporary concerns in Latin America.
Topic 4: Introduction to Historical Archaeology. Same as American Studies 315E. A comprehensive survey of the methods, theories, and discoveries of historical archaeology, an interdisciplinary field that draws its theoretical and methodological foundations from anthropology, archaeology, and history. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 315 (Topic: Introduction to Historical Archaeology), 315E, Anthropology 310L (Topic 4).
Topic 5: Introduction to India. Same as Asian Studies 302K. Introduction to Indian civilization, past and present, including religion, literature, arts, philosophy, and history. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 310L (Topic 5), Asian Studies 302K, History 306N (Topic: Introduction to India).
ANT 314C. Introduction to Mesoamerican Archaeology.
Same as Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 3: Introduction to Mesoamerican Archaeology). Introduction to ancient Mesoamerica from the time of emerging social inequality in the formative period until the Spanish conquest of Mexico-Tenochtitlan in the sixteenth century. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 310L (Topic 1: Introduction to Mesoamerican Archaeology), 314C, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 3).
ANT 318L. Mexican American Culture.
Same as Mexican American Studies 318. Mexican American cultural distinctiveness in the areas of social organization, child rearing, food culture, folklore, language, and religion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
ANT 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Anthropology.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Anthropology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Upper-Division Courses
ANT 320L. Topics in Language, Culture, and Communication.
Relationship of language to culture and society, and of folk classifications to principles of social organization and cognition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 3: Ethnography of Communication. History and overview of the ethnography of communication with a focus on theoretical and methodological issues. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302.
Topic 4: American Indian Languages and Cultures. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302.
Topic 5: Speech Play and Verbal Art. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302.
Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives. Same as Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9: German and English: Historical Perspectives), and Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 8), 320L (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives), Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 8), 348 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives), German 369 (Topic 4: The German Language: Historical Perspectives), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9), Linguistics 373 (Topic 8), 373 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives). Prerequisite: For English majors, completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.
Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives. Same as Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives), German 369 (Topic 4: The German Language: Historical Perspectives), and Linguistics 373 (Topic 9: The German Language: Historical Perspectives). Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 320L (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives), 320L (Topic 9), Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives), 348 (Topic 9), German 369 (Topic 4), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 9: German and English: Historical Perspectives), Linguistics 373 (Topic 8: German and English: Historical Perspectives), 373 (Topic 9). Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in German, or fourteen hours of coursework in German and six hours of coursework in linguistics.
Topic 10: Language, Culture, and Society in Latin America. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor.
ANT 322K. Southwestern Archaeology.
Prehistory of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and neighboring areas, from the earliest human occupation to the Spanish conquest. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 322M. Topics in Cultures of the World.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Perspectives on Japanese Culture. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 12: Perspectives on Japanese Culture). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 3: Native American Cultures of the Greater Southwest. Same as American Studies 321 (Topic 1: Native American Cultures of the Greater Southwest). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 5: Indians of Mexico and Guatemala. Same as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 2: Indians of Mexico and Guatemala). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 10: Mexican American Indigenous Heritage. Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 23: Mexican American Indigenous Heritage). The prehistory, history, and contemporary racial understanding of Mexican Americans. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 324L. Topics in Anthropology.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 3: Primitive Technology. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 7: Introduction to African Prehistory. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 322. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 8: Cultures of Southeast Asia. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 5: Cultures of Southeast Asia). Comparative study of the peoples of Indonesia, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 9: The African Diaspora in the Americas. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 321. Black cultures and societies in the New World, and their African heritage. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 10: Colonialism and Nationalism). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 13: Musics of India. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 11: Musics of India) and Music 342 (Topic 3: Musics of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 16: Contemporary India. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 3: Contemporary India).
Topic 17: Cultural Ecology. Same as Geography 331K. Long-term patterns and processes of conversion of planet Earth to the human home, including the emergence of humans, the achievement of control over the food supply, the emergence of civilizations, and globalization. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 18: The Male in African American Culture and Society. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 323. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious Traditions. Same as Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), History 364G (Topic 1: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), and Religious Studies 321. History of major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst for change. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 24: Archaeology of African Thought. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 372G (Topic 3: Archaeology of African Thought). Archaeological, historical, and ethnographic data as they relate to the foundations of contemporary African and African American societies. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora 372G (Topic 3), 374 (Topic 22: Archaeology of African Thought), 374C (Topic 2: Archaeology of African Thought), Anthropology 324L (Topic 24). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 26: Race and Sport in African American Life. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 374 (Topic 27: Race and Sport in African American Life) and Kinesiology 352K (Topic 6: Race and Sport in African American Life). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 29: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 11: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). Textiles and material objects indigenous to the Islamic world, and what they reveal about the culture of various Islamic societies. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic 29), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 11), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 24: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 33: Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing for Archaeology and Paleontology. Same as Geography 356T (Topic 3: Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing for Archaeology and Paleontology). Designed to give students interested in the fields of archaeology, physical anthropology, and paleontology a foundation in the use of geographical information systems (GIS) and the analysis of remotely sensed data from satellites and aerial photographs. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 34: Iberian Prehistory and History. The prehistory of Iberia and the historic development of the nation-states of Portugal and Spain. Anthropology 324L (Topic 34) and Latin American Studies 324L (Topic: Iberian Prehistory and History) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topic 35: Indigenous Rights and Autonomy in Mexico. Explores the relationship between the Mexican government and the indigenous population. Anthropology 324L (Topic 35) and Latin American Studies 324L (Topic: Indigenous Rights and Autonomy in Mexico) may not both be counted.
Topic 36: Nationalism and Gender in South Asia. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 26: Nationalism and Gender in South Asia) and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 24: Nationalism and Gender in South Asia). Explores why nationalist movements often make the reform of women's roles central to their political projects.
Topic 37: The Politics of Race and Violence in Brazil. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 374E (Topic 2: The Politics of Race and Violence in Brazil) and Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 14: The Politics of Race and Violence in Brazil). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 38: Race and the Criminal Justice System. Same as African and African Diaspora Studies 320 (Topic 3: Race and the Criminal Justice System). Social classes, ethnic and racial groups, and their distribution in the urban landscape.
Topic 39: Theories of Archaeology. The history of archaeological thought, including the major theoretical trends that have shaped the discipline over time.
Topic 40: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 25: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 3: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 25: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures). A comprehensive historical overview of gender issues as they are represented in the textual traditions of South Asia.
ANT 325L. Cultural Studies, Public Culture, and Folklore: Selected Topics.
Consideration of folklore in different culture areas of the Western Hemisphere. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic.
Topic 11: Cultural Heritage on Display. Explores the public construction and display of traditional American folk culture by studying popular folklife-oriented tourist sites. American Studies 321 (Topic: Cultural Heritage on Display) and Anthropology 325L (Topic 11) may not both be counted.
ANT 325M. Language in Culture and Society.
Same as Linguistics 373 (Topic 3: Language in Culture and Society) and Sociology 352M (Topic 4: Language in Culture and Society). Language as a cultural resource; functions of language in society; survey of language communities. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, 307, or Linguistics 306; or consent of instructor.
ANT 325N. Language and Speech in American Society.
Same as American Studies 321 (Topic 2: Language and Speech in American Society), Linguistics 373 (Topic 2: Language and Speech in American Society), and Sociology 352M (Topic 3: Language and Speech in American Society). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and Anthropology 302, 305, 307, or Linguistics 306.
ANT 326C. Native Americans in Texas.
Same as American Studies 321G. Studies the history of Native Americans in Texas using concepts and evidence from anthropology, history, archaeology, historical geography, and Native American studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 321 (Topic: Native Americans in Texas), Anthropology 324L (Topic: Native Americans in Texas), 326C. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 326D. Native Americans in the Plains.
The ethnohistory of some of the most influential Native American groups on the plains, from the arrival of the Spanish through the reservation period. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 321 (Topic: Native Americans in the Plains), Anthropology 324L (Topic: Native Americans in the Plains), 326D, History 365G (Topic: Native Americans in the Plains. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 326E. Plains Archaeology: Prehistory and History.
Explores the evidence of human activities on the central and southern plains from prehistoric to historical times (ca. 11,000 BC to ca. AD 1850). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 324L (Topic: Plains Archaeology: Prehistory and History) and 326E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 326F. Great Discoveries in Archaeology.
Same as European Studies 346 (Topic 2: Great Discoveries in Archaeology). The stories, myths, and people behind some of the great archaeological discoveries. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Great Discoveries in Archaeology), Anthropology 326F, European Studies 346 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 326L. Cultures in Contact.
History of the interactions of the indigenous peoples of the Americas with Africans, Asians, and Europeans over the past five hundred years. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 327C. Topics in American Cultures.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 1: Race and Ethnicity in the United States.
ANT 327D. Colonial Latin American Archaeology.
Same as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 13: Colonial Latin American Archaeology). Focuses on the Spanish colonies in Latin America. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Colonial Latin American Archaeology), 327D, Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 13).
ANT 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Anthropology.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Anthropology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
ANT 330C. Theories of Culture and Society.
Examination of the theoretical approaches that have established the intellectual foundations of contemporary sociocultural anthropology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 432L. Primate Anatomy.
Comparative and functional anatomy of primates, including humans; emphasis on adaptations and evolution of the various taxa. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 334L. North American Archaeology.
Regional cultural development of Native American societies from the earliest human occupations to the historic period. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
ANT 336L. Native American Cultures North of Mexico.
Same as American Studies 321 (Topic 3: Native American Cultures North of Mexico). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 340C. Ethnographic Research Methods.
Introduction to methods used in conducting ethnographic research; emphasis on research design, analysis, writing, and ethical considerations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302, 305, or 307.
ANT 344K. Films: An Anthropological Perspective.
Films viewed and discussed. How is cultural meaning communicated? What systems of signification are involved? What are possibilities and limitations of ethnographic films? Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 345C. Urban Cultures.
The culture of cities, including the distinctive forms of expressive culture, ethnic and racial conflict, and political or economic activity that cities generate. Three lecture hours a week or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 346L. Primate Social Behavior.
Studies primate behavior and why primates do what they do, including basic theoretical principles and the models used to explain primate behavior. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 346L and 348K (Topic 6: Primate Social Behavior) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 346M. Comparative Primate Ecology.
The basics of how organisms interact with their environment, focusing on a wide range of primates from a comparative perspective. Discusses how various aspects of ecology are used to conserve primate populations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 346M and 348K (Topic 7: Comparative Primate Ecology) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 347C. Methods in Primate Biology.
The study of primate behavior and the methods by which animal behavior is observed and documented. Students conduct a research project and write a report. One lecture hour and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 346L , 346M , or Biology 359K with a grade of at least C.
ANT 348. Human Origins and Evolution.
Detailed examination and analysis of morphological trends evident in the hominid fossil record. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 348K. Current Topics in Physical Anthropology.
An in-depth study of current topics, controversies, and literature on the evolution, morphology, genetics, and behavioral ecology of primates, including humans. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
Topic 1: Human Evolution.
Topic 8: Evolutionary Anatomy of the Head and Neck. The comparative and functional anatomy of the head and neck in primates and other mammals.
Topic 9: Introduction to Primate Anatomy. Explores the relationship between primate anatomical form and function.
Topic 10: Primate Conservation. The theory and practices of conservation biology as applied to primates. Explores species and community characteristics influencing extinction risk, current threats to primates, and potential conservation strategies.
ANT 349C. Human Variation.
The patterns of biological variation within and between human populations. Examines physical, genetic, and behavioral traits, and considers both the microevolutionary and cultural processes that influence those traits. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 348K (Topic: Human Variation) and 349C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 349D. Anthropological Genetics.
Basic principles of molecular genetics and population genetics as they relate to the study of humans and other primates. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 348K (Topic: Anthropological Genetics) and 349D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 350C. Primate Sensory Ecology.
An integrated perspective on the comparative anatomy, physiology, and ecological significance of sensory adaptations in primates. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 348K (Topic 5: Primate Sensory Ecology) and 350C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 350M. Evolution of Primate Behavior.
Mechanisms underlying the evolution of human and nonhuman primate behavior. The reasons and ways primates live in social groups; comparisons between human and nonhuman primates using living primates, fossil remains, and archaeological evidence. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 351C. Quechua Language and Society in the Andes I.
Same as Latin American Studies 351C. Beginning spoken Quechua; Quechua folklore. Taught in English. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 351C, 381C, Latin American Studies 351C, 381C. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 351D. Quechua Language and Society in the Andes II.
Same as Latin American Studies 351D. Intermediate spoken Quechua; Quechua folklore. Taught in English. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 351D, 381D, Latin American Studies 351D, 381D. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 351E. Primate Evolution.
Examination of the fossil record for nonhuman primate evolution, including basic concepts of the anatomy, ecology, and systematics of living primates. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 348K (Topic 4: Primate Evolution) and 351E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 301.
ANT 453. Archaeological Analysis.
Derivation of chronology and cultural information from archaeological data; the role of archaeology in modern life. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 304 or Archaeology 301.
ANT 353E. Archaeological Laboratory Analysis.
The analysis of artifacts, features, architecture, and other remains recovered in the field. Four and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Anthropology 324L (Topic: Archaeological Laboratory Analysis) and 353E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Anthropology 662.
ANT 358Q. Supervised Research.
Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 360K. The Civilization of the Maya.
Same as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 10: The Civilization of the Maya). Maya prehistory and history: the archaeological record, codices and inscriptions, and Spanish conquest writings. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 361K. The Civilizations of Ancient Mexico.
Same as Latin American Studies 324L (Topic 11: The Civilizations of Ancient Mexico). Mexican cultures from earliest prehistory to the European conquest. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302 and six semester hours of upper-division coursework in social science.
ANT 662. Field Archaeology.
Two hundred and forty hours of fieldwork. May be repeated for credit, but may be taken only once on the letter-grade basis. May be repeated for credit.
ANT 362K. Archaeology of Texas and Vicinity.
Cultural history of Texas and neighboring areas, from early prehistoric times to Anglo-American settlements. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
ANT 462M. Archaeological Techniques.
Problems in planning, organizing, and carrying out archaeological surveys and excavations. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 453.
ANT 366. Anatomy and Biology of the Human Skeleton.
Comprehensive study of the human skeleton, with special attention to methods of identification. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Anthropology 301.
ANT 374M. Sociolinguistics.
Same as Linguistics 374M. An in-depth treatment of current interests in sociolinguistic research literature. Subjects include language and gender; social, regional, and ethnic dialects of American English; language use in African American communities; language and identity in a pluralistic society; and language, literacy, and education. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Anthropology 302 or Linguistics 306.
ANT 376P, 676P. Research Internship.
Restricted to anthropology majors. Supervised fieldwork in a business or community setting related to the student's career and research interests. Students conduct research and apply anthropological skills to real-world problems. Approximately 150 or 300 hours of fieldwork. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six semester hours may be counted toward the major requirement. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
ANT 379. Problems in Anthropology.
Supervised individual research on selected problems in anthropology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in anthropology and consent of instructor.
ANT 679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
For honors candidates in anthropology. Individual reading of selected works for one semester, followed in the second semester by the writing of an honors thesis. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, admission to the Anthropology Honors Program; for 679HB, Anthropology 679HA.
Science, Technology, and Society: STS
Lower-Division Courses
STS 101. Key Ideas and Issues in Science, Technology, and Society.
Designed to introduce students to the main areas of interest in science, technology, and society. Lectures, readings, and discussions include speakers from various academic disciplines. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the pass/fail basis only.
STS 311. Topics in Science, Technology, and Society.
Some topics may include an academic service-learning component; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
STS 318. How We Shape Discoveries and How They Shape Us.
Technical, historical, and cultural approaches to the multiple dimensions and complexities of scientific and technological innovation, and how they shape and are shaped by society. Cases for discussion are drawn from energy discoveries, nanoscience, biomedicine, and materials science advances. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
STS 319. Information Technology and Social Life.
The impact of technologies on social life, and the necessity for applying skills developed in the liberal arts to managing new ways of life mediated through technologies, including work and home environments. Includes an academic service-learning component. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Upper-Division Courses
STS 321. Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society.
Introduction to the history of communication technology, including how past innovations shaped societies and how current changes are transforming human cultures, universities, and the liberal arts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty semester hours of coursework.
STS 331. Topics in Science, Technology, and Society.
Some topics may include an academic service-learning component; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
STS 332. The Nanotechnology and Science Revolution.
The societal impacts of nanotechnology and how this emerging technology might transform the future of technologies, manufacturing, and innovation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Science, Technology, and Society 331 (Topic: Impacts of Science: Nanotechnology, Technology, and Life) and 332 may not both be counted.
STS 360. Senior Seminar in Science, Technology, and Society.
Senior capstone seminar. Allows the student to integrate the knowledge he or she has gained in the major field of study with that provided by the concentration in science, technology, and society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of at least ninety semester hours of coursework, including Science, Technology, and Society 321.
STS 367. Conference Course in Science, Technology, and Society.
Supervised work on specific projects in science, technology, and society. Three conference hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least thirty-six semester hours of coursework and approval of written application by the supervising instructor.
STS 370. Research Internship.
Supervised fieldwork in a business or community setting related to the student's career and research interests. Approximately six to ten hours of work a week for one semester, to be arranged with faculty member and internship sponsor. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six semester hours of Science, Technology, and Society 370 may be counted toward the concentration requirement. Prerequisite: Science, Technology, and Society 321, upper-division standing, and consent of instructor.