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ANTHROPOLOGY AND EDUCATION explores foundational concepts and methods of educational anthropology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Linda Pheng: There are many required readings, though missing or skimming a few may not significantly impact performance.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 300 is a survey of cultural anthropology focusing on ethnographic description, methodology, and contemporary theories of sociocultural diversity.
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Historical reviews of Falina Enriquez, Leonie Schulte: The course requires weekly graded discussions and small-group participation, making attendance essential. Papers are graded somewhat harshly, and lectures may be considered optional if slides are provided.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ANTHRO 339 introduces the archaeology of warfare and human nature, exploring evidence and theories of violence from the Pleistocene to the present.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025ANTHRO 104 introduces cultural anthropology, examining social organization, economics, politics, and cultural change with a focus on U.S. ethnic and racial minorities.
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Historical reviews of Amy Stambach, Claire Wendland, Falina Enriquez, Jerome Camal, Leonie Schulte: Recent reviews describe the course as very easy with open-note, online exams and optional lectures. Workload consists of busywork in discussions and reading quizzes, though some older reviews cite vague assignments and excessive time consumption.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 490 is an undergraduate seminar involving discussion and report preparation on specific, changing topics.
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One historical review characterizes the teaching style as easy, while another advises students to be concise and prepared with specific questions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 310 covers selected areas, periods, or problems in archaeology.
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Historical reviews describe significant reading loads and challenging exams, though some found the material fair if students kept up with the coursework.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY introduces methods, history, and scientific principles of archaeology.
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Assignments and tests are described as easy if students pay attention in lecture and take notes. Exams are graded lightly provided the work is completed, and the course is considered easy overall.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026This introductory survey covers African society, culture, polity, and economy from prehistory to contemporary developments using multidisciplinary perspectives.
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Historical reviews of James Delehanty, Neil Kodesh: Workload includes heavy reading and essays or exams, but reviewers note these are manageable if students complete the assigned work.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 105 covers the genetic basis of human variation and the origins and evolution of populations.
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The workload is light, featuring four exams where the lowest score is dropped and simple, one-hour labs. Readings are optional, and lecture attendance is not recorded but recommended for exam preparation.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 100 introduces general anthropology by exploring human evolution, cultural diversity, societal capacities, and major world cultures.
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The course requires significant reading, with students noting that textbook material often exceeds lecture content. Exams are described as difficult, covering extensive information and sometimes including material not discussed in class.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Evolutionary biology course covering microevolution, macroevolution, adaptation, speciation, systematics, quantitative genetics, and phylogenetic analyses.
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Students report that exams are tricky with ambiguous multiple-choice questions, leading to low grades despite perfect quiz scores.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to archaeology and the prehistoric world, exploring human cultural origins through global archaeological research and site analysis.
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The course relies on three exams and three assignments without a curve, featuring difficult, essay-heavy exams that many find time-consuming. Students must manage the strict time limits provided for these assessments.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines worldwide archaeological evidence for the development of human culture and behavior from early human groups to the agricultural revolution.
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The course requires significant studying of specific facts like bones and tools, with exams that test detailed recall rather than broad understanding.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025