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• AMS 367: American Material Culture

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An interdisciplinary study of American civilization through the examination of its built environment and crafted and manufactured artifacts from the Colonial period to the mid-20th century.
  ShareAMS 367 - American Material Culture

• AMS 399: Topics in American Studies

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Topics may vary each semester. Emphasis on student research and discussions.
  ShareAMS 399 - Topics in American Studies

• AMS 400: Senior Thesis or Project

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A concluding 'statement' incorporating the interdisciplinary generalist approach.
  ShareAMS 400 - Senior Thesis or Project

• AMS 401: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An opportunity to pursue alternative study projects outside the classroom; field work in community resources, etc.
  ShareAMS 401 - Independent Study

• AMS 415: American Studies Internship

  1.00 - 15.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Cooperative, service/learning experience at a community agency, business, or institution.
  ShareAMS 415 - American Studies Internship

• ANT 101: Introduction to Biological Anthropology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Fundamentals of human biological variation and evolution, including evolutionary theory and processes, human genetics, the nature of human biological diversity, adaptation, primate biology and behavior, the human fossil record, the evolution of disease, and population processes.
  ShareANT 101 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology

• ANT 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methods in cultural anthropology--the study of humanity in all of its diversity. Focusing on how culture makes us think and act, organize ourselves, and understand the surrounding world the way we do, the course explores social and cultural diversity through a range of topics including race and ethnicity, sex and gender, kinship and families, religion, economic and political organization, and globalization.
  ShareANT 102 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

• ANT 103: Introduction to Archaeology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an overview of methods and strategies involved in archaeological research and the interpretation of culture through the analysis of archaeological remains.
  ShareANT 103 - Introduction to Archaeology

• ANT 213: Archaeological Field Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Implementation of archaeological principles and theory in laboratory and field studies. Prerequisite:    ANT 213 requires a prerequisite of ANT 103.
  ShareANT 213 - Archaeological Field Techniques

• ANT 220: Cultures of Ethnic Groups in America

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Survey of the cultural history and traditions of ethnic groups in America.
  ShareANT 220 - Cultures of Ethnic Groups in America