An intro to the broad field of Native Studies, this class focuses on themes of representation and erasure. We read Indigenous scholars and draw from current events, pop culture, and historical narrative to explore complex relationships between historical and contemporary issues that Indigenous peoples face in the US. We examine the foundations of Native representations and their connections to critical issues in Native communities.

This course will examine anthropological perspectives on tourism practices and imaginaries. We will analyze how tourism imaginaries have come to shape our perceptions of different landscapes and peoples. We will also discuss the economic, political, cultural, and environmental impacts of the industry on different countries and communities around the world. We will pay special attention to how tourism shapes how local and Indigenous communities negotiate and accommodate outside expectations.

Topics include the politics of cultural representation in history, anthropology, and fine arts museums; and the museum as a bureaucratic organization, as an educational institution, and as a nonprofit corporation.

Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.

New course in the subject of Anthropology.

Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.

A survey of European archaeology beginning with the Neanderthal debate, and including interpretations of Upper Paleolithic cave painting, the spread village farming from the Near East, the role of megalithic monuments, the interaction of Rome and the `Barbarians', the growth of urban centers, the Iron Age, and the Viking expansion.

This course introduces students to research methodology in medical anthropology by participating in a faculty member's ongoing research project. It will include: formulating research questions, ethical review and IRB approval, partnering and collaboration, data collection, analysis, and presenting project findings. This practice-oriented course emphasizes learning by doing and mentored reflection. The topic and methodological approach will vary according to faculty interests. 

The majors seminars in anthropology offer majors and minors an opportunity to engage deeply with a topic of anthropological concern. Through these courses anthropology students gain experience in doing an independent research project on a topic they care about and produce a significant paper or other major work. Enrollment for majors and minors is preferred.

Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of his or her choice.