Anthropology

100 Introduction to Anthropology (3) An introduction to the anthropological way of thinking about language, human and animal interactions, culture, prehistory, the rise of civilization, evolution, and fossil hominins, among other areas. This course will touch on the four sub-fields of anthropology: archaeology and biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology.

205 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3) An introduction to the subfield of biological anthropology. This course explores evolution, fossil hominins, primate behavior, and biocultural adaptations. Students will be provided the foundation on key concepts within the field, and introduced to current debates and topics within biological anthropology surrounding forensics, medical anthropology, genetics, and DNA.

210 Introduction to Archaeology (3) (ANTH 210 is the same as HIST 210) An introduction to theory and methods in archaeological research, data collection, and analysis. Students will learn the strategies employed in the investigation of archaeological remains as well as issues of explanation, interpretation, and public engagement. Students will also receive an introduction into historical archaeology. Credit cannot be received for both ANTH 210 and HIST 210.

215 Language and Culture (3) An introduction to linguistic anthropology with an emphasis on cultural aspects of language use, thought, and learning. This course examines similarities and differences within societies, cultures, and languages around the world. By exploring the structure of language, different accents, dialects, and forms of communication, students will get a glimpse into the linguistic diversity that takes place not only in the United States, but also in other countries.

220 Native Peoples of North America (3) An introduction to the history, culture, and contemporary lives of Native American and First Nations peoples in North America. This course explores decolonization through Indigenous film, music, art, and literature while studying contemporary issues facing Native American and First Nations peoples and their communities.

230 Cultural Anthropology (3) An introduction to the diversity of human behavior, organization, and worldviews, including religious practices, social organization, gender and kinship systems, art, and globalization. Students will learn and apply the theories and methods of anthropology to the identification of similarities and differences in humans across a variety of cultural groups. This course includes an ethnographic field research component.

300 Anthropological Focus (3) (Prerequisite: 100, any 200-level anthropology course, or permission of the department) This course serves as an in-depth study of one anthropological subject emphasizing the methodologies, interpretations, literature, and primary sources surrounding one of the four subfields. It may be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

305 Indigenous Media and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 100, any 200-level anthropology course, or permission of the department) This course focuses on different literature and media written, produced, directed, and made by Indigenous peoples.  It is intended to provide an approach to understanding events that have shaped and continue to influence the lives of Indigenous peoples through the lens of film, works of fiction and poetry, the voices of podcasts, and other media such as apps and video games.  Primarily this class will focus on Indigenous voices to gain a better perspective of the lives of Indigenous peoples around the world from their own perspectives.  Reading materials, videos, and other forms of mixed media will help students become familiar with key issues within Indigenous communities both historically and contemporarily.

343 Archaeology of the Southeastern United States (ANTH 343 is the same as HIST 343) (Prerequisites: One 100-level history course or permission of department) This course focuses on the historical archaeology of the Southeastern United States, with an emphasis on South Carolina. From the Contact, Antebellum, and Postbellum periods this course centers on the role that material culture played in the past. Particular attention is placed on the importance of slavery and race as foundational institutions in the Southeast. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience learning how to process, analyze, and preserve artifacts from Friendfield village, a 19th-20th century African-American community in Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown, SC. One 100-level history course or permission of department is prerequisite to all history courses above the 299 level. Credit cannot be received for both ANTH 343 and HIST 343.

498 Anthropology Internship (3:1-6) (Prerequisite: 100 and at least one of the following: 205, 210, 215, or 230; junior or senior standing; declared anthropology minor; and permission of the department) The purpose of this course is to provide an organized experience working within a community service organization or agency.  Students are expected to observe and interact with the clients of the organization/agency, observe and participate in relevant meetings and planning activities, and observe and interact with any other organizations/agencies that may have contact with the internship organization.