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Anthropology
ANTH 131 – Introduction to Anthropology (3 credits)
An introduction to physical and cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Topics addressed include human evolution, race and human variation, cultural evolution, and the Neolithic. In addition, the course covers the anthropological culture concept and various facets of cultures, including religion, economics, myth, social and political organization, kinship, and culture change.
ANTH 151 – Cultures of North America (3 credits)
Traces the culture and history of Native Americans from their earliest origins in the New World through the devastating consequences of American colonization. The course will also address current issues that face living Native American populations. Several cultures from various regions of North America will be studied in depth through mediums such as ethnography, biography, fiction, and film.
ANTH 152 – Peoples & Cultures of the Middle East (3 credits)
An introduction to the richness and variety of Middle Eastern cultures, with an emphasis on Arab culture and the role of Islam in shaping the history and culture of the region. Arabs in the United States and in Dearborn are also examined, as well as American cultural perceptions of Arabs, Islam, and the Middle East.
ANTH 153 – Introduction to Archeology (3 credits)
This course provides an introductory look at the field of archaeology answering the question: what do archaeologists do? Students will explore the methods of excavation, dating sites, artifact analysis, and cultural interpretation. Students will also explore some of the major archaeological sites from around the world.
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