Upcoming Anthropology Courses
Fall 2024
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 (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.
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
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.
Indians of North America - ANTH 3920
A survey of North American Indians from prehistoric times to the present.
Cultural Resource Management - ANTH 4300/5300
Course explores the history, theory, and contemporary issues behind the historic preservation movement and the emergence of Cultural Resource Management in the United States; topics engaged include legislation, federal and state programs, the national register, regional planning, and research orientations.
Spring 2025
Introduction to Anthropology- ANTH 1020
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.
World Archaeology - 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.
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)
Exploring the City - ANTH 4450
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to life in cities around the world, with emphasis on the ethnographic exploration of how power, cultural difference, and social inequality in cities are produced and experienced.
Qualitative Approaches - ANTH 4530
This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students with the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.
Anthropology of Religion - ANTH 4820
A cross-cultural approach to the description and analyses of magical and religious beliefs and practices in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Indigenous North America.
See a complete list of anthropology courses in the UToledo course catalog at the links below.