Graduate Courses
ANG 5001. Proseminar (1). (S/U grade only.)
Designed to acquaint beginning graduate students with the
organization of anthropology as a profession and to introduce
them to basic bibliographic tools and related skills in
anthropology.
ANG 5115. Seminar in Archaeological Method and Theory (3)
In depth exploration of current theoretical and methodological
topics in American archaeology. Aim is to develop a critical
assessment and understanding of underlying principles and
assumptions in the field of archaeology.
ANG 5127. Material Culture: Analysis and Interpretation (3)
The material remains which constitute much of the archaeological
record are the product of diverse resources, diverse
manufacturing techniques, and show great temporal and spatial
variation. The class is designed to provide an introduction to
this diversity as well as traditional techniques of laboratory
analysis of these materials.
ANG 5139r. Seminar in Underwater Archaeology (3).
Prerequisites: ANT 3100; 4133. Topical issues, methods, and
theory in underwater archaeology. Historic and prehistoric
underwater research themes related to larger issues of
anthropology. Specific topics vary by semester. May be repeated
to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
ANG 5152. Paleoindian Archaeology (3).
Prerequisite: ANT 3100. This course reviews the origins and
antiquity of people in the New World by discussing the historical
developments of anthropology and Paleoindian archaeology that are
pertinent, and by reviewing selected early sites and artifact
assemblages known in the Western Hemisphere.
ANG 5155. Regional Archaeology: Southeast United States(3)
Critical evaluation of special problems and processes of cultural
evolution and adaptation in the southeast.
ANG 5169r. Regional Civilizations in Ancient Mesoamerica (3).
Each topic focuses on a regional civilization of mesoamerica
(such as the Maya, Olmec, or Mixtec). Aspects of prehistoric
society covered include subsistence systems, trade, social and
political organizations, ideology, calendries and astronomy,
language and writing, artifacts, architecture, sculpture and
painting. Format is seminar with presentations, research reports,
and discussions. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9)
semester hours.
ANG 5172. Historic Archaeology (3)
Serves as an introduction to the goals, methods, and theoretical
base of this relatively new subfield of archaeology. Particular
emphasis is placed on acculturation, ethnicity, archaeological
methodology, and documentary research. Regional emphasis is North
America and the Caribbean.
ANG 5182. Techniques of Archaeological Conservation (3).
Prerequisite: 3100. This course is designed to familiarize
students with principles and methods for the treatment,
conservation, display, and curation of cultural materials,
gathered during archaeological research. Coursework will include
readings and practice with treatments for a diverse range of
archaeological materials: metals, woods, fabrics, leather,
ceramics, bone, and chipped stone. A high school level of basic
chemistry concepts is recommended.
ANG 5193r. Seminar in Archaeology (3)
Seminar topics vary from semester to semester. Past topics have
included paleodemography, quantitative methods, research design,
and others. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester
hours.
ANG 5194r. Analysis and Interpretation of Archaeological
Research (3)
Principles of analysis and interpretation. Bridges the gap
between archaeological field data and activities that produced
the data. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
ANG 5196. Public Archaeology (3)
This course outlines the historic development of public
archaeology and cultural resource management. Techniques and
approaches applying anthropological perspectives contributing to
the development of public archaeology as a viable method of
dealing with prehistoric and historic materials in the United
States are stressed.
ANG 5246. Contemporary Folk Religion (3).
Research and fieldwork among contemporary religious groups in the
southern United States; attention to basic readings on
anthropology of religion, religion of the South, and current
religious movements. Prepares student in methods of data
collection and interpretation.
ANG 5255. Peasant Societies (3).
Characteristics of peasants cross culturally with emphasis on
exploration of economic, social, and psycho cultural aspects and
dynamics of socio cultural change affecting peasant societies.
ANG 5269. Economic and Ecological Approaches in Anthropology
(3).
Seminar on current literature and theories in ecological and
economic anthropology, including debate between cultural
ecologists and structural Marxists, between archaeology and
related disciplines (landscape geography, social anthropology).
Selected topics related to consumption, commodites, exchange, and
gender. Controversies over foragers and egalitarian societies.
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ANG 5491r. Seminar in Social Anthropology (3).
May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
ANG 5511r. Seminar in Physical Anthropology (3).
May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
ANG 5580. Biocultural Adaptation and Paleodemography (3).
This class provides a critical examination of method and theory
in paleodemographic analysis and biocultural adaptation. North
America is the geographical area of concentration, but data from
other areas are utilized.
ANG 5677r. Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology (3).
Topics offered will include strong methodological and theoretical
components, combined with in depth coverage of an areal or
thematic subject. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9)
semester hours.
ANG 5701. Applied Anthropology (3).
The methods, problems, and pitfalls in the application of
anthropological knowledge, concepts, and techniques to
understanding, facilitating, and evaluating planned change in
human activities.
ANG 5711. Human Conflict: Theory and Resolution. (3)
The purpose of this course is twofold. The first is to introduce
students to the nature of and theories concerning human conflict
from the interdisciplinary perspectives of biology, psychology,
social anthropology, and the history of warfare. The second is to
introduce students to the science of conflict resolution and to
the techniques of negotiation and mediation, with particular
emphasis upon cross-cultural applications.
ANG 5824r. Anthropological Fieldwork: Archaeology (1-9)
Use of methodology learned in seminars. May be repeated to a
maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
ANG 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3).
(S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of three (3)
semester hours.
ANG 5906r. Directed Individual Study (1-3).
May be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours.
ANG 5910r. Supervised Research (1-3).
(S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of three (3)
semester hours.
ANG 5940r. Supervised Teaching (1-3).
(S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of three (3)
semester hours.
ANG 5942r. Internship in Museum Studies (3-9).
Internships in collaborating museums and curatorial institutions
provide students with a variety of professional work experiences,
under the supervision of the student's academic advisor and a
collaborating museum professional. May be repeated to a maximum
of nine (9) semester hours. Concurrent registration is permitted.
ANG 5971r. Thesis (1-6).
(S/U grade only.) Six (6) semester hours credit required.
ANG 5976r. Master's Thesis Defense (0).
ANG 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0).
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