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• ANTH 233: Language and Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on social and cultural functions of language. Particular emphasis given to problems in anthropology with respect to non-Western languages.
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• ANTH 240: Introduction to Global Health

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores the interdisciplinary study of global health and its relevance in our age of globalization as local medical systems are transformed by interna-tional integration. Defines the scope of global health and explores the meth-ods of the subfield by utilizing ethnographic, theoretical, anthropological, and sociological readings to critically analyze the various factors that have contributed to the development of this global system. Investigates the relationship between culture and disease, different reproductive health practices, medical ethics, environmental factors in health, and social health disparities. Extends critical analysis to existing health systems across the globe and seeks ways for a positive role in supporting healthy individuals and communities.
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• ANTH 244: Basic Archaeology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to the goals and methods of anthropological archaeol-ogy, with particular attention to the analysis of cultural chronology, past lifeways, and cultural process. Provides laboratory experience with artifacts and other archaeological data.
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• ANTH 271: Cultural Area Studies: Africa

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Critically evaluates media headlines about African issues and reaches be-yond these headlines to appreciate the complexity and diversity of lives in sub-Saharan Africa and the diaspora. Course readings, assign-ments, and ethnographic films explore the nature of anthropology research in Africa, the impact of colonialism on social and political life, and the contemporary struggles of people to define their place in local, national, and global communities. Readings include ethnographic, historical, and popular accounts, as well as selections by African writers on issues of contemporary society, such as wildlife conservation, resource extraction, post-conflict development, food aid, and refugee relief and resettlement.
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• ANTH 272: Culture Area: China

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A broad introduction to Chinese culture and society from an anthropological perspective. Following an overview of the geography and history of China, the course covers a range of topics pertaining to Chinese traditional culture, in-cluding marriage, family, education, governance, gender, religion, language, health, art, and music. Relies on cross-cultural comparisons to help locate Chinese culture and customs within a broader worldwide context. Also encourages students to consider the transformation (rather than elimination) of traditional cultural elements as globalization has come to play an increas-ingly important role in Chinese social and economic development.
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• ANTH 274: Cultural Area Studies: Latin America

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An overview of the diverse societies of Latin America from the perspectives of anthropology and Latin American studies. Through a historical, cross-cultural, and comparative approach, it explores the cultural, economic, political, and social life in many societies of this large and diverse region and transnational nature of many of these societies as a result of globaliza-tion. Themes covered are: race, ethnicity, and gender as they appear in Latin America, political and economic processes, rural underdevelopment and urbanization, transnational movement and cultures, religion, and indigenous social movements.
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• ANTH 310: Voyages of Discovery

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on human diasporas through key explorations and explorers, spanning the period from 40,000 years ago to the late 19th century and touching on every inhabited continent. Through these voyages of discovery, it addresses the diffusion of ideas, the migration of peoples, technological development and its role in culture change, and the historical and cultural circumstances involved in geographic expansion. Cultures from across the globe and throughout time are discussed in terms of their expansion and their responses to the expansion of other cultures. Discusses the historical roots of globalism and its archaeologically visible results.
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• ANTH 314: Contemporary Native American Cultures

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces Native American cultures of North America north of Mexico from an anthropological perspective with an emphasis on historical and contemporary cultural diversity. Emphasizes the history of culture change and continuity as well as current political, economic, and cultural issues among the Native nations of the United States and Canada.
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• ANTH 315: North American Archaeology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A survey of North American prehistory with an emphasis on cultural ecol-ogy and technology. Attention is given to all geographic areas north of Mexico, but the focus is on the Eastern Woodlands.
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• ANTH 316: Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores nature, function, and characteristics of religion from the vantage point of anthropology. Draws from cross-cultural research to explore the varied meanings and roles of religious belief and practice in human life. Applies anthropological theory to understand and discuss religious phenomena including ritual, witchcraft, magic and divination, religious healers and altered states of consciousness, the paranormal, funerary practices, and the role of religion in a changing world.
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