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Full-Time Faculty
Part-Time Faculty
Ahab Afifi
Candace
Coffman
About Anthropology:
Anthropologists study the
physical, genetic, cultural, social and linguistic diversity of all humanity in
the past and the present, at home, and around the world. In order to adequately
explore what it means to be human, the discipline is divided into five
subfields: biological/physical anthropology, cultural anthropology,
archaeology, linguistics and applied anthropology. Students at
Cultural Anthropology:
Anth 102 C – Cultural Anthropology (NEW Online section Fall 2006)
3 Units UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU
GE, IGETC, CAN ANTH 4
This introductory course
explores the nature of culture and how culture guides human behavior. Topics
include language, subsistence, economics, social and political organization,
marriage, kinship, religion, the arts, and culture change. This course is
intended for students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of
themselves and their fellow human beings.
Anth 104 C – Comparative Cultures
3 Units UC/CSU, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is a cross-
cultural survey of comparative cultures, comparative analysis of different
modes of production, modes of reproduction, domestic economics, political
economics, and ideologies. There is a study and analysis of a broad selection
of human societies, which will provide a perspective on how human problems have
been solved and the possibilities for new solution to our own problems.
Anth 107 C – Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (NEW Fall 2006)
3 Units UC/CSU, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is an
anthropological survey of systems of magic, witchcraft, and religion from the
past and the present, from societies around the world. Examines
beliefs and practices in cultural settings with respect to the role of the
supernatural. Special topics include myth, religious healing, witchcraft
and sorcery, ritual and millenarian movements.
Anth 121 C – Indians of
3 Units UC/CSU, CSU GE, IGETC,
CUL DIV
This course is a survey of
North American Indian culture areas. Subject matter includes peopling of the
Physical Anthropology:
Anth 201 C – Physical Anthropology Lecture/Lab
4 Units UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU
GE, IGETC, CAN ANTH 2
This is an introductory
course in genetics, evolutionary theory and primatology.
It includes the study of the primate fossil record, with primary emphasis on
human evolution and human variation.
Archaeology:
Anth 203 C – Introduction to Archaeology
3 Units UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU
GE, IGETC, CAN ANTH 6
This is a survey of the
science of archaeology; its development, methods, theories and objectives.
Discoveries and their discoverers will be covered. Pre-history in both the
Anth 231 C – Field Course in Archaeology
3 Units (May be taken for
credit 2 times) CSU
Practical experience in site
survey and field excavation on a local archaeological site, laboratory
analysis, lectures on methodology, local prehistory, and museum preparation
will be presented in a fieldwork setting.
Linguistics:
Anth 105 C – Language and Culture (NEW Spring 2007)
3 Units UC/CSU, CSU GE, IGETC
This course explores the
nature of language in relation to culture and how language processes develop
and change. Students will examine how cultural knowledge is linguistically
organized and how language shapes our perception of the world, and how it acts as
a guide, both symbolic and practical, to understanding human actions. A basic
introduction into the primary concepts of the discipline help students to
understand what language reveals about human beings as bearers of culture.
Other:
Anth 298 C – Anthropology Seminar
½ - 12 Units (Variable Unit
Class) (May be taken for credit 1-4 times) UC Credit Limitation/CSU
Prerequisite: May be
required. Corequisite: May be required. Advisory: May
be required.
This is a lecture/discussion
type course developed on a particular topic concerning which no other regular
class is offered. A paper or group activity may be requested. Credit may range
from ½ to 12 units. Consult the class schedule for the offerings in a
particular semester. Fees may be required – payable at registration.
Anth 299 C – Anthropology Independent Study
1 Unit (May be taken for
credit 3 times). UC Credit Limitation/CSU
Prerequisite: Approved
Independent Study Learning Contract.
Independent study is for
able students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area through individual
research and study. It is thought that topics might develop out of curiosity
stimulated in a regular class. The student would then contact the supervising
instructor to develop a contract for his/her particular interest so that they
could learn more regarding their special topic.