Introduction to the scientific study of culture with emphasis on the cultures of small-scale societies. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

Introduction to the scientific study of culture with emphasis on the cultures of small-scale societies. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills. For the honors student.

Pre-req: Admitted Honors College with a score of 1.

Introduction to statistical analysis of social data.

Introduction to the methods and theory of archaeology.

Supervised instruction in on-site archaeological data collection, survey and excavation techniques.

Supervised instruction in processing and analyzing archaeological materials recovered by fieldwork.

Pre-req: ANT 322.

An introduction to the archaeology of pre-literate cultures, from the emergence of Homo Sapiens to the present.

Archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome, and their colonies and imperial domains.

The study of human physical evolution, from the earliest hominins to the present day, based on the study of primatology, human genetics, and the paleontological record.

A project-based introduction to ethnographic research design and practice.

A cross-cultural, historical, and bio-cultural examination through case-study of social and environmental factors that affect human health and disease.

Pre-req: ANT 201 or ANT 201H or SOC 200 or SOC 200H.

An historically and ethnographically informed consideration of the changing meaning and place of family and work in everyday American life, media, and politics.

Exploration of expressive cultural forms in the construction of personal and communal identities and their meaningful attachment to particular geographic places.

Exploration of film as general anthropological field of interest with emphasis on understanding selected films as cultural texts and association with particular and changing cultural, political, economics and historical contexts.

Introduction to the theories and methodologies of linguistic anthropology and to language as a cultural phenomenon and form of diversity.

In this course, students will learn a variety of methods for studying language and culture used in anthropology, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics by collecting and analyzing actual linguistic data

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, techniques, and applications for the social and natural sciences with emphasis on foundational geographic principles in a lecture/lab format.

Exploration of the historical and cultural significance of Appalachia in the American experience and imagination.

Supervised fieldwork in an Appalachian community studying the social and cultural characteristics of the area.

Pre-req: ANT 411.

An introduction to archaeological theory and its application to the material record of cultures, past and present.

Comparative analysis of the ethnic groups of Africa, using archaeological and ethnographic data.

Comparative analysis of the indigenous peoples and cultures of Melanesia and Polynesia, using archaeological and ethnographic data.

Comparative analysis of the indigenous inhabitants of North America, using archaeological and ethnographic data. PR: Six hours of anthropology or departmental permission.

Comparative overview of historical and contemporary patterns of immigration, settlement, and inter-ethnic relations in the United States.

This course examines law and legal processes in diverse cultures from anthropological and law and society perspectives.

Social scientific study of how places where people live, work, and recreate affect quality of life and overall health with an emphasis on design decisions within urban and regional planning.

Study of contemporary environmental and social problems emphasizing health impacts of natural and technological disasters on communities around the world.

This course will examine the symbolic and structural dimensions of struggles over defining, organizing, and controlling the natural environment from biocultural perspective.

In depth exploration and comparison of diverse cultural groups through reading and discussing ethnographic texts. PR: Six credit hours of anthropology or departmental permission.

Exploration of cultural, political and economic processes that contribute to creation and maintenance of the modern national state as an imagined community.

Uses methods and theories from anthropology, linguistics, and sociology to examine how gendered bodies in different cultures are constructed through ways of acting in the world.

Sociolinguistics is the study of the effects of language in society relevant to discourse practices, language attitudes, variations, shifts and changes.

Pre-req: ENG 102 or ENG 302 or ENG 201H.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Supervised practicum founded on anthropological knowledge in a host institution. 40-45 hours of internship work correspond with 1 credit hour.

Introduction to major theoretical traditions of anthropology with emphasis on the connection between fieldwork and development of theory.

Application of anthropological theory and practice to individually designed projects. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate anthropology majors.

Application of anthropological theory and practice to individually designed projects. Fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate majors.

Introduction to the study of human society. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.

Introduction to the study of human society for the honors student. This course emphasizes critical thinking skills.

Pre-req: Admitted Honors College with a score of 1.

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

A multidisciplinary examination of the fundamental principles and theories that underpin social organization, exploring the ways in which individuals come together to form cohesive groups, institutions and communities.

Study of sociological perspectives on social interaction and the relationship between the individual and society.

Study of the basic concepts and theories of deviant behavior and the mechanism of social control.

Analysis of current social issues and problems from a variety of sociological perspectives.

Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H or SOC 200E.

An investigation of those social institutions and environmental, social, and personal factors in the community to maintain health and provide support in illness as related to social theory..

Sociological analysis of the structural and cultural features of contemporary American society and their historic development.

Intro to systematic social research methodology.

Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.

Introduction to statistical analysis of social data.

Pre-req: SOC 200 with a minimum grade of D or SOC 200H with a minimum grade of D.

Introduction to the dominant theoretical perspectives in sociology examining the assumptions about human nature, society and sociology that constitute each theoretical tradition.

Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.

A cross-cultural, historical, and bio-cultural examination through case-study of social and environmental factors that affect human health and disease.

Introduction to the analysis of structured social inequality with emphasis on the dimensions of social class, race and gender.

The course focuses on population and its relation to characteristics of the environment. Specifically, it is designed to discuss the interaction of population processes like immigration.

Intermediate social research methodology with an emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative research design.

Pre-req: SOC 344.

Theoretical analysis of the family as a primary social institution.

Analysis of large-scale social change, including intentional social movements and revolutions.

An overview of sociological criminology, including an examination of explanations of criminal behavior, types of criminal activity, and an analysis of the criminal justice system.

Theoretical analysis of economic and political inequality and the role of social conflict in the process of large- scale social organization.

Diverse theoretical approaches to the meaning of race and ethnicity and the character of racial/ethnic relations, with substantive focus primarily on the U.S.

The history of women in sport, gender equity, opportunities for women in intercollegiate and professional sports (such as participant, coach, trainer, journalist, agent, and promoter), and physiological perspectives.

Study of the economics, politics, and social relations of Appalachia, including contemporary debates.

Study of the organization and structure of the work plant as a social system; the meaning and organization of work; managerial functions; management-labor relations; and human relations in industry.

An introduction to the social processes and consequences of growing older for both the individual and society.

Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.

The sociology of urban and metropolitan communities.

Analysis and application of principles/methods of survey design and the theories/methods for assessing the outcomes of applied organizational programs to affect change in people and/or social conditions.

Sociological analysis of religion as a social institution.

Exploration of the effects of social factors on the development and authorization of knowledge claims, especially science and technology.

Study of death and dying as a societal and cultural phenomenon. Explores how institutions within our society deal with death.

Pre-req: SOC 200 with a minimum grade of D or SOC 200H with a minimum grade of D.

Analysis of social differentiation and inequality by gender, with a focus on the contemporary U.S.

An examination of the Holocaust and other genocides from an interdisciplinary social science perspective.

A critical examination of the link between society and the environment, including ideas about nature, wilderness, and the wild causes of environmental degradation and responses to the environmental issues.

This course will examine the symbolic and structural dimensions of struggles over defining, organizing, and controlling the natural environment from a biocultural perspective.

Exploration of cultural, political and economic processes that contribute to creation and maintenance of the modern nation state as an imagined community.

Supervised fieldwork in public or private agencies, or within communities, affording students an opportunity to apply sociological knowledge and skills in generating research and or addressing practical problems.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regulary scheduled courses.

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

Supervised practicum founded on sociological knowledge in a public or private agency. Forty to forty-five hours of internship work correspond with one credit hour.

Application of sociological theory and practice to individually designed projects. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate majors. (PR: sociology major in senior standing or departmental permission)

Application of sociological theory and practice to individually designed projects. Fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate majors.