Upcoming Anthropology Courses
Summer 2023
Introduction to Anthropology- ANTH 1020 (Online)
A survey of the varied aspects of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, prehistory, physical anthropology and linguistics. (not for major credit)
Human Society Through Film - ANTH 2100 (Online)
An introduction through the use of ethnographic film to various aspects of non-western culture and the development of the use of film in anthropology.
African American Culture - ANTH 2900 (Online)
A survey of the socio-historical and cultural factors of African Americans in the U.S.
Field Methods in Archaeology - ANTH 4510 (Off Campus)
Methods of excavation and recovery of archaeological data. Field school conducted during excavation of a prehistoric site in the Toledo area. Summer 2023 Info Page.
Fall 2023
Introduction to Anthropology- ANTH 1020 (Online)
A survey of the varied aspects of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, prehistory, physical anthropology and linguistics. (not for major credit)
Introduction to Archaeology- ANTH 2020
An introduction to the history, methods and techniques of archaeology and how the discipline of archaeology is related to anthropology, ethnohistory, history and geology.
Human Society Through Film - ANTH 2100
An introduction through the use of ethnographic film to various aspects of non-western culture and the development of the use of film in anthropology.
Human Evolution - ANTH 2700
A survey of the human species in time, place and culture and the investigation of the factors underlying human biological variation.
Cultural Anthropology - ANTH 2800 (Lecture & Online)
Introduction to culture patterns and processes and their relationship to human society and language.
African American Culture - ANTH 2900
A survey of the socio-historical and cultural factors of African Americans in the U.S.
Ecotourism: Studies of The Africana World - ANTH 3800 (Online)
This course deals with multi-cultural dietary patterns through time and space, as well as cross-cultural influences on health and disease.
Indians of North America - ANTH 3920
A survey of North America Indians from prehistoric times to the present.
Laboratory Methods in Archaeology - ANTH 4520
Instruction in the methods and techniques employed by the archaeologist to analyze cultural material recovered in the field.
Special Topics: Archaeology of Central & South America - ANTH 4980
Employing the archaeological record this course explores how sites, features, and artifacts are interpreted to build an understanding of the lives of past peoples in Central and South America. Topics of focus will include social and political organization, religion and ritual practices, the roles of gender, and human relationships with their worlds and environments.
Spring 2024
Introduction to Anthropology- ANTH 1020 (Online)
A survey of the varied aspects of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, prehistory, physical anthropology and linguistics. (not for major credit)
Human Society Through Film - ANTH 2100
An introduction through the use of ethnographic film to various aspects of non-western culture and the development of the use of film in anthropology.
World Prehistory - ANTH 2750
A survey of the processes of cultural development from the lower Pleistocene to development of writing.
Cultural Anthropology - ANTH 2800
Introduction to culture patterns and processes and their relationship to human society and language.
African American Culture - ANTH 2900
A survey of the socio-historical and cultural factors of African Americans in the U.S.
Ecotourism: Studies of The Africana World - ANTH 3800 (Online)
This course deals with multi-cultural dietary patterns through time and space, as well as cross-cultural influences on health and disease.
Peoples of the World - ANTH 3850
An introduction to the socioeconomic activities in societies of varying sociocultural complexity.
History & Theory in Anthropology - ANTH 4200 (WAC)
This course acquaints students with various schools of anthropological theory, stressing the influence of traditional approaches on contemporary thought and the impact of historical context on the development of theory. (prerequisite ANTH 2800)
Human Osteology - ANTH 4790
This course focuses on human skeletal anatomy and bone morphology using an evolutionary and biocultural perspective. Students are introduced to skeletal elements, their major landmarks, and methods for analyzing materials and assessing variation. (prerequisite: Anth 2700)
The Irish-American Experience - ANTH 4860
A survey of the socio-historical and cultural factors related to the immigration and adaptation of the Irish in America.