Dr. Gillespie Wed Per 3-5 This seminar surveys high-level theories shared among the sociohistorical disciplines as they have come into use in Anglo-American anthropological archaeology since the mid-20th century. There […]
Dr. Clarence C. Gravlee The culture concept is foundational to anthropological theory, but it is also contested. Much of the debate over culture revolves around its methodological implications — how […]
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Dr. Daegling This seminar examines the central role of evolutionary theory in the methods and practice of biological anthropology. Major issues in evolutionary biology are explored through examples from the […]
Dr. Kernaghan How do taboos and norms infuse ordinary life and how do people make sense of their transgression? What binds rules to coercion and under what circumstances may lethal […]
Dr. Tucker Do you start your day with coffee? This course explores the diverse expressions and ramifications of “coffee culture,” from farmers who see it as their livelihood, to traders […]
Dr. Ostebo Course description This is a hands-on, interactive writing seminar that takes you through the various stages of writing a dissertation, a chapter or a journal article. Part of […]
Dr. Davidson Course Description and Objectives: Archaeology is the study of the past – people and everything they were, their public acts and private hopes – or at least it […]
Dr. Strong What is medical anthropology? How do anthropologists investigate pain, illness, healing, and wellness in global contexts? How do cultural processes that seem to be local or global interact […]
Dr. Kim Valenta Monkeys! Apes! Lemurs! If you’ve ever spent any time thinking about your closest living relatives, or wishing that you did, consider taking this introductory course. By the […]
Dr. _____________ How did the modern world come to be the way it is today? This course looks at the deep history and ecology of pre- or non-industrial urban societies. […]