Anthropology
Professor: A. Hannus
Anthropology is the comparative study of people and their lifeways across the full temporal and spatial range of human experience. Cultural, biological, archeological, and evolutionary ecological lines of evidence contribute to anthropological descriptions and explanations of human diversity. Anthropology provides a strong foundation for interacting with diverse human cultures, an important ingredient for living successfully in modern society with its global focus. Anthropology is divided into four areas: Archeology, Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, and Linguistics. The Anthropology Major at Augustana requires a year-abroad at the University of Exeter, Exeter, England, in the Department of Archaeology. This provides the student with a major that is especially strong in ecologically oriented archeology. Most students will have an opportunity to work on archeological excavations or in the Archeology Laboratory. An emphasis in the area of museum techniques is also available.
Anthropology Major:
43 credit hours
Required Courses: 12 credit hours
ANTH 270 Introduction to Archeology (3 cr)
ANTH 271 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
ANTH 272 Introduction to Field Methods in Archaeology (3 cr)
ANTH 273 Museum Methods I (3 cr)
Required Supportive Course: 4 credit hours
CHEM/PHYS 115 Physical Science (4 cr)
Elective Courses: 27 credit hours
ANTH 370 Primitive Art (3 cr)
ANTH 371 High Cultures of Central and South America (3 cr)
ANTH 372 Museum Methods II (4 cr)
ENGL 301 English Grammar (3 cr)
ENGL 311 Advanced Composition (3 cr)
ENGL 312 Writing for Magazines (3 cr)
ENGL 370 History of the English Language (3 cr)
NAST 320 Native American Social Systems (3 cr)
University of Exeter Courses:
Exeter JYA classes available begin with ARC prefix, to be taken during year at Exeter to count toward elective courses. Work with program director for specific courses. For a full listing go to www.Exeter.com.
Anthropology Minor:
18 credit hours
Required Courses: 9 credit hours
ANTH 270 Introduction to Archeology (3 cr)
ANTH 271 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
ANTH 273 Museum Methods I (3 cr)
Three courses (9 credit hours) of electives from the following:
ANTH Elective courses not listed above (3 cr each)
NAST 320 Native American Social Systems (3 cr)
Anthropology Courses:
ANTH 270 Introduction To Archeology (3 credits)
The course is organized around the broadest possible definition of archeology: the study of artifacts in relation to human behavior at any time and place. Tracing the journey of humankind across two million years of evolution from crude chopping tools to high speed computers, archeology provides a framework for reading the stories of change from the material evidence. Cross-Listed With SOCI 270; Offered Fall Semester, Odd Years.
ANTH 271 Cultural Anthropology (Area 3.6) (3 credits)
An anthropological study of diverse cultures, past and present, focusing upon technologies and structure, kinship and family patterns, political relations, religious concepts, and artistic forms. Cross-Listed With SOCI 271; Offered Spring Semester, Odd Years.
ANTH 272 Introduction To Field Methods In Archeology (3 credits)
The course will provide a practical, working experience in the study of past cultures. Special attention will be focused on methodology and techniques available to archeologists (field excavation, mapping, photography, and artifact preparation/analysis), and include the theoretical rationale leading to sound interpretations of the structure of extinct cultures. Offered Every Other Year.
ANTH 273 Museum Methods I (3 credits)
This is an introductory course in the field of museology. This is a techniques course in which the students will be provided instruction in curation, exhibit preparation, and display. The format will include lectures, museum visitation, and individual research methods. Students will proceed from the concept stage of artifact selection into the application of display techniques through the completion of a temporary exhibition in the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery on campus. Offered Fall Semester, Odd Years.
ANTH 370 Primitive Art (3 credits)
The course will primarily examine the “traditional” (Pre-European contact) pedestrian art produced in the three major areas: Black Africa, Oceania, and North America. The primary focus will emphasize the role of art in specific cultural contexts. The analysis of art products of these major cultural areas will discuss the formal properties and aesthetic qualities that characterize the numerous styles within the traditions of these regions.
Offered Fall Semester, Even Years.
ANTH 371 High Cultures of Central and South America (3 credits)
A survey of the dynamics of cultural systems in prehistoric Mesoamerica. Initial consideration will be in the Tehuacan Valley of Central Mexico. This will provide the base for discussion of the higher energy transforming systems of the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, and Aztec. Special attention will be focused upon causal models, including ecological/environmental; materialistic trade/exchange and religious/ideological, providing a theoretic framework within which the rise of civilization is considered. Offered Spring Semester, Even Years.
ANTH 372 Museum Methods II (4 credits)
An advanced level of presentation in the technical detail and guiding philosophy for the installation of ethnographic exhibits. Detail will include specialized techniques in lighting and backdrop construction, as well as academic research for ethnographic detail needed for preparation of exhibit descriptions and catalog copy. Offered Infrequently.