Timothy J. Smith, Chair

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The Department of Anthropology is committed to a comparative and holistic approach to the study of the human experience. The anthropological perspective provides a broad understanding of the origins as well as the meaning of biological and cultural diversity in the world–past, present, and future. As such, the program in anthropology offers the opportunity for understanding world affairs and problems within the total context of the human experience and for constructing solutions to world problems which are firmly grounded in that context. Specifically, the department offers: (1) students of all disciplines the opportunity to deepen and broaden their knowledge of humankind and of themselves; (2) a strong preparation for graduate study in anthropology; and (3) an academic and practical background for those who wish to apply the anthropological perspective in a wide range of professional careers, such as social services, social work, international aid and development, medical research, human resources, law, marketing, education, counseling, forensics and archaeology.

Honors Program in Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology offers honors courses at all levels. Honors sections in most courses are made available on request or by contract. On occasion, special honors courses (ANT 1510 , ANT 2510 , ANT 3510 ) may be offered to students who have distinguished themselves. Students who successfully complete six hours of honors courses and have earned at least a 3.45 GPA in anthropology are eligible to take ANT 4510 , Senior Honors Thesis. Students who complete nine hours of honors work, including ANT 4510 , will graduate with “honors in anthropology.” Students must earn a grade of ‘B’ or higher on all honors coursework taken to fulfill any honors requirements.

Courses of Instruction in Anthropology (ANT)

This catalog reflects fall and spring semester offerings. Go to www.summerschool.appstate.edu for courses offered in summer terms.
(For an explanation of the prefixes used in the following courses, see the listing of Course Prefixes.)

Programs

• Anthropology - Archaeology Concentration, BS
• Anthropology - Biological Anthropology Concentration, BS
• Anthropology, BS

• Anthropology - Social Practice and Sustainability Concentration, BA
• Anthropology - Sociocultural Anthropology Concentration, BA

• Anthropology Minor
• Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology Minor

Courses

• ANT 4461 - Capstone: Landscape Archaeology (3)
• ANT 4470 - Cultural Artifacts (3)
• ANT 4471 - Capstone: Cultural Artifacts (3)
• ANT 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)
• ANT 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
• ANT 4565 - Agrarian Studies and Rural Development (3)
• ANT 4610 - Culture, Energy and Power (3)
• ANT 4611 - Capstone: Culture, Energy and Power (3)
• ANT 4900 - Field Experience: Internship (3-6)