2001-2003 Catalog
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C A L I F O R N I A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y B A K E R S F I E L D
2001-2003 Catalog |
Dorothy Donahoe Hall, AA209
(661) 664-2368
(661) 665-6909 (fax)
email: mhilton@csub.edu
http://www.csub.edu/socanth/
| Chair: | J. Daniel McMillin |
| Faculty: | K. Geurts, J. Granskog, L. Hecht, B. Hemphill, P. Jennings, A. Kebede, V. Kohlil, K. Nyberg, J. Ross, G. Santos, P. Silverman, M. Q. Sutton, R. Travis, R. Yohe |
Program Description The Department of Sociology and Anthropology administers two Bachelor of
Arts degree programs: • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology emphasizes the systematic study of human
behavior in social groups. It focuses on how people coordinate their activities to achieve both individual and collective
goals. Sociology is different from the other social and behavioral sciences in two important ways. First, it places
primary importance on the social group within the larger society. Second, it seeks to explain the broad range of human
behavior as it is influenced by the social context. Thus, sociology studies the major issues of our times, and seeks to
understand their complexity and predict their future. It investigates how patterns of social activity originate, what
sustains them, why they take one form rather than another, and how they change. Depending on the particular interest of the student, an appropriate Minor
area of study is selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. In lieu of the traditional Minor, the Department
offers a concentration in either Ethnic Studies or in Urban Studies and Planning. Qualified undergraduates are encouraged
to seek opportunities as a teaching assistant, and as research assistants with the Applied Research Center. Career opportunities for sociology majors include a
variety of agencies at the federal, state, and municipal levels, as well as with both private nonprofit, and private
for-profit organizations. Bachelor of Arts in
Anthropology The Bachelor of Arts in
Anthropology brings a uniquely bio-cultural approach to the study of the human condition, viewing people as both
biological and cultural organisms. Anthropology’s comparative, cross-cultural perspective and focus on non-Western and
traditional cultures are directly relevant to students planning futures in the multicultural modern world. The emphasis in the Anthropology program at CSUB is on
studies in cultural and biological anthropology and archaeology. Depending on which of these subfields is of primary
interest to the student, an appropriate Minor is selected in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor. Undergraduates are encouraged to gain experience as
teaching assistants as well as to seek opportunities to work as research assistants in the Center for Archaeological
Research and the Southern San Joaquin Valley Historic Research Information Center and as interns in various community
organizations. Career opportunities include
applied anthropology within federal, state, and local government agencies, historic preservation, cultural resource
management, museum programs, and forensic anthropology.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology stresses a close working relationship with students, and
strongly encourages students to take full advantage of the many opportunities the Department provides for collaborative
research with faculty, student internships, and other direct collaboration of professional skills.
Sociology Requirements for the Undergraduate Major in
Sociology To
fulfill the requirements for the major in sociology the student must complete ten courses in Sociology acceptable to the
Department, including at least nine at the upper division level.
A. Prerequisites 1. SOC 100
Introduction of Sociology (or equivalent course) 2. One of the
following (or equivalent elementary statistics course): MATH 140
Elementary Statistics PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methods
in Psychological Research 3. GST 390 Computer Literacy
B. Major Requirements 1. SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisites: a. One of the following (or equivalent elementary statistics
course): MATH 140 Elementary Statistics PSYC 200
Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research b. GST
390 Computer Literacy 2. One of the following, with approval of faculty advisor (each requires satisfactory
completion of SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods): a. SOC 400 Quantitative Analysis b. SOC 434
Participant Observation Research c. SOC 452
Techniques of Demographic Analysis d. SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology 3. SOC 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
4. SOC 440 Social Stratification 5. SOC 444 Social Change 6. Four
additional courses in Sociology (with approval of faculty advisor), at least three of which must be
upper division 7. SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology
Minor or Concentration A Minor or Concentration is required of all students majoring in Sociology.
The student must satisfactorily complete one of four options: 1. A Minor consisting of at least 20-quarter units within a major program designed by another
discipline 2. A Concentration in either: a. Ethnic Studies b. Urban Studies and Planning 3. A Special Minor. 4. An Interdisciplinary Concentration.
Requirements for the Minor in Sociology Four courses in Sociology, totaling 20 quarter units, at least three of
which must be upper division, approved by Chair of the Sociology and Anthropology Department.
Teacher Credential – Single Subject The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) has authorized
CSUB to offer an approved single subject matter preparation program in Social Science. To secure information on specific
requirements, please contact the Social Science Program Coordinator at (661) 664-3079, Faculty Towers, Room 304F.
Requirements for the Major with a Concentration in Ethnic Studies A. Prerequisites 1. SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology (or equivalent course) 2. One of the
following (or equivalent elementary statistics course): a. MATH 140 Elementary Statistics b. PSYC 200
Introduction to Statistical Methods Psychological Research 3. GST 390 Computer Literacy B. Major Requirements 1. SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods Prerequisites: a. One of the following (or equivalent
elementary statistics course): MATH 140 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research
b. GST 390 Computer Literacy 2. One of the following, with approval of student’s faculty advisor (each require
satisfactory completion of SOC 300): a. SOC 400 Quantitative Analysis b. SOC 434
Participant Observation Research c. SOC 452
Techniques of Demographic Analysis d. SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology 3. SOC 327 Race and Ethnic Relations 4. SOC 301 Theoretical
Perspectives in Sociology 5. SOC 440 Social Stratification
6. SOC 444 Social Change 7. SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology 8.
Any three courses chosen from the following: a. SOC 335 The Latino Experience in the United States
b. SOC 336 The Asian Experience in the United States c. SOC 337 The
African Experience in the United States d. SOC 338 The Indigenous
Experience in the Modern Americas 9. Any four courses (20 units) from the following; fifteen (15) units of which must
be upper division; and no more than ten (10) units may come from any one department: a. ANTH 250 Peoples of Africa b. ANTH 350 Peoples
of Mexico c. ANTH 451 Native Peoples of
California d. BEHS 321 Community Politics e. ENGL
207 Ethnic-Minority American Literature f. ENGL 364 Studies in
Fiction: g. ENGL
370 Literature by Women of Color h. HIST 466 History of African-Americans Since 1865 i. HIST 468 Mexican American History
j. PLSI 315 Civil Liberties k. PLSI 329 Chicano Politics
l. SOC 352 Population Dynamics and Demography m. SOC 439 The Latin
American Experience n. SPAN 320 Hispanic-American
Culture and Civilization o. SPAN 321 Hispanic-American Culture and
Civilization* p. SPAN 424 Culture and Civilization of Mexico and the
Chicano/Mexican American* q. SPAN 426 Southwest Hispanic Folklore* *Requires competency in Spanish.
Requirements for the Major with a Concentration in Urban Studies
and Planning A. Prerequisites 1. SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology (or equivalent) 2. One of the following
(or equivalent elementary statistics course): MATH 140 Elementary
Statistics PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methods in
Psychological Research 3. GST 390 Computer Literacy B. Major Requirements 1. SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods Prerequisites: a. One of the following (or equivalent
elementary statistics course): MATH 140 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research
b. GST 390 Computer Literacy 2. One of the following, with approval of faculty advisor (each require satisfactory
completion of SOC 300): a. SOC 400 Quantitative Analysis b. SOC 434
Participant Observation Research c. SOC 452
Techniques of Demographic Analysis d. SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology 3. SOC 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
4. Choose two of the following: a. SOC 351 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and
Spatial Analysis b. SOC 352 Population Dynamics and Demography
c. SOC 442 Conflict Mediation and Dispute Resolution 5. SOC 367 Urban Sociology 6. SOC 440 Social Stratification
7. SOC 444 Social Change 8. SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology 9.
SOC 496 Internship in Applied Sociology 10. Any two classes from each of the following
two groups:
a. ANTH 415 Cultural Resource Management
b. ECON 495 Urban and Regional Economics
c. GEOL 205 Environmental Geology
d. PPA 479 Urban Planning and Public Policy
a. BEHS 321 Community Politics
b. ECON 435 Public Finance
c. GEOG 302 Cultural Geography of World’s Regions
d. PLSI 319 Comparative Politics of California
e. SOC 323 Sociology of Power
Course Descriptions
Lower Division
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (5) An examination of the concepts and methodology used by sociologists in the study of social
relationships, social institutions, and social processes. Emphasis is on the practical understanding of perspectives used
in the study of social behavior and on conceptual relations to other disciplines. (CAN SOC 2) [F, W, S]
SOC 120 Critical Thinking and Contemporary Social
Problems (5) An introduction to logical
reasoning and social scientific methodology as it can be applied to selected contemporary American social problems. Focus
is on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the role of
values, and the status of evidence. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 240 Sociology Through Film (3) This course will examine sociological concepts through the use of film. Films will be viewed and
discussed weekly. Films will focus on such areas as family relations, alcohol and drug addiction, aging, crime and
delinquency, gender issues, race and ethnic relations, the workplace, and urban development. [W]
SOC 289 Experiential Prior Learning (1-5) Evaluation and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of
prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or
documentation. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Not open to postgraduate students. Interested students should
contact the Department office. [By Petition]
SOC 298 Directed Study in Teaching Sociology (1-5) Theory and method in lower division instruction. Weekly meetings with faculty instructor which may
include administering and developing examinations, individual tutoring and discussion group leadership, and directed
readings of relevant topics. Prerequisites: permission of instructor who will serve as sponsor, approval by Chair of
Department of Sociology and Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. [By Petition].
Upper Division SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods (5) An introduction to major concepts, skills, and techniques of research methods in the social sciences.
This will include the assumptions of the scientific method, basic principles of research methods in the social sciences,
descriptive statistics, and data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: GST 390 (may be taken concurrently), MATH 140 or
PSYC 200 (or equivalent). [F, W]
SOC 301
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology (5) An analysis of the major theoretical perspectives that provide the conceptual basis for sociological
research and analysis. Emphasis on the terminology, assumptions, and implications of the dominant theoretical frameworks
in contemporary sociology, such as conflict theory, structural-functionalism, and symbolic interaction. [F, W]
SOC 305 Popular Culture and Life-styles (5) How art, literature, music, and such popular culture forms as movies and
television reflect and shape experience. Includes sociological approaches to the study of mass media, commercialization,
culture-producing organizations, and distinctive life-styles. Theories and methods for analyzing cultural expressions in
popular music, street art, film, television, and advertising. [Variable Quarters]
BEHS 311 Small Group Dynamics (5) (For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.")
SOC 312 Social Psychology (5) Group affiliation, group standards, social perception, reference groups,
and other social influences on the behavior of individuals. Topics include: the self and society, attitudes and an
attitude change, social perception, attraction and love, aggression and violence, and group dynamics. [F, W, S]
SOC 313 Sociology of Religion (5) A study of the social dimension of religion, Eastern and Western. The
various sociological theories of religion, including those of Durkheim and Weber, are examined. Such topics as religion
and social change, the social aspects of religious experience, and religious institutionalization are studied, with
particular attention to the function of religion in contemporary secular societies. [Variable Quarters]
BEHS 318 Psychological Anthropology (5) (For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.")
[S]
SOC 322 Social Services and Social Problems
(5) A sociological analysis of the social
problems and issues currently addressed by human services agencies. Includes examination of the social philosophy upon
which the emergence of the field of human services is based, as well as the role of community resources and values in the
development of "helping services" agencies. Alternative models for organizing human services in the future are explored.
[S]
SOC 323 Sociology of Power (5) An examination of the nature, sources and consequences of power, with
emphasis placed on contemporary American society. Attention is given to the exercise of power on various levels of
analysis, from face-to-face interaction to total societies. The relation of power to problems of social order and change
is also considered. [S]
SOC 324 Sociology of Deviance (5) An analysis of sociological
approaches to the study of deviance. Emphasis is on how deviant behavior is explained. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 325 Sociology of Crime (5) Conceptual and theoretical perspectives used to explain crime and criminal
behavior are discussed. The viability of these perspectives, in relation to specific types of crimes, is examined. Social
policy implications are considered. [W, S]
SOC
326 Juvenile Delinquency (5) An analysis of
the major theoretical approaches to the study of delinquency. Emphasis is on the social factors involved in the emergence
of delinquent behavior and the nature of the social responses to delinquency. Attention is given to delinquency as it
relates to social order and social control. [W, S]
SOC 327 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) A broad introduction to the field of race and ethnic relations in the United States and around the
world. Theories of race and ethnicity are compared. The historical experiences of various groups in the United
States—European Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans—are discussed. Ethnic and
racial relations in other countries are explored. The relationship between the social construction of gender, class,
nation, race and ethnicity is analyzed. Other issues discussed include assimilation versus pluralism; ethnicity and
migration; the nature of racism, prejudice, and discrimination; the changing structures of ethnic stratification. [F, W,
S]
BEHS 331 Political Sociology (5) (For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.")
SOC 335 The Latino Experience in the United States (5) An examination
of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions of Latinos in the United States.
The groups studied include the Chicanos, the Puerto Ricans, the Cubans, the Dominicans, and the Central Americans. Their
historic modes of incorporation, their continuing migration patterns, their experiences of racialization, their current
demographic and socioeconomic condition, and the emerging Latino pan-ethnicity will be analyzed and discussed in the
broader context of American nation-stateness, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora studies. [W, S]
SOC 336 The Asian Experience in the United States (5) An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural
experiences and conditions of Asians and their descendants in the United States. The groups studied include the Chinese,
Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Asian Indians. Their historic modes of incorporation and continuing
migration patterns, as well as experiences of racialization will be discussed. The emerging Asian-American pan-ethnicity
will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of United States society, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora
studies. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 337 The
African Experience in the United States (5) An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural experiences and conditions
of Africans and their descendants in the United States. Their historic mode of incorporation in a global diaspora;
experiences of racialization; the social construction of African-American racial identity and culture; and acts of
survival will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of American nationstateness, world-system’s analysis, and
diaspora studies. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 338
The Indigenous Experience in the Modern Americas (5) An examination of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural
experiences and conditions of Native Americans and their descendants in the United States and other parts of the Western
Hemisphere, such as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, the Andean region, and the Amazon River Basin. Their historic mode of
incorporation as conquered, exterminated, or marginalized peoples, their survival strategies, their settlement and
migration patterns, their experiences of racialization, their current demographic and socioeconomic condition, and the
social construction of Indian racial identity and culture will be analyzed and discussed in the broader context of New
World nation-stateness, world-system’s analysis, and diaspora studies. [W]
SOC 343 Social Movements and Collective Behavior (5) Analysis of extra-institutional, group problem-solving behavior. Special
attention is focused on theoretical issues, focal questions, and empirical research that enliven the study of crowds,
social movements and revolutions. Also included is discussion of the political, economic, and cultural impact of
spontaneous collective actions and organized protest movements on society. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 350 Sociology of Knowledge (5) Critical analysis of the forms and structures of knowledge, their
historical evaluation and philosophical foundation through consideration of contemporary exemplars and examples, such as
scientific knowledge, spiritual and transcendent knowledge, everyday knowledge, and ideology. Special attention is focused
on the behavioral and organizational consequences of different knowledges throughout history, and how those differences
today constitute cultural and institutional differentiation. [W]
SOC 351 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis (5) This course familiarizes students with geographic information system
applications. It is designed for majors from any field who wish to use modern mapping techniques for illustrating a
variety of social, economic, and political phenomena. The course is geared toward training students in GIS techniques
through the process of "hands on" research. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 352 Population Dynamics and Demography (5) The scientific study of population structure and dynamics and their social
determinants and consequences. Population structure refers to population size, composition, and distribution; population
dynamics refers to change in the population structure, with special attention to fertility, mortality, migration, and
social mobility. Special emphasis will be placed on the applied nature of demographic analysis. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 364 Family and Society (5) An analysis of the study of the family from a developmental perspective.
Specific attention is given to mate selection, marriage, parenthood and parent-child relations, and family relations
during the middle and later years of life. Emphasis is on the contemporary American family. [F]
SOC 365 Gender and Society (5) Analysis of the cultural and social institutional maintenance of gender
differences. Emphasis is on how gender differences are maintained by the family, the economy, the political system,
religion, and education. Also included is discussion of the ways that gender differences are maintained through art and
literature, games, and sports, and advertising. [F, W, S]
SOC 366 Childhood and Society (5) A chronological account of social and individual development during infancy, childhood, and adolescence
with an emphasis on age-related changes in children’s cognitive, social, physical, and personal characteristics. An
analysis of how children interact with their social world at different ages, and how these interactions play a role in the
developmental changes that lead to new forms of social interactions at later ages. [F, W, S,]
SOC 367 Urban Sociology (5) This class will address theories of urban sociology that have local,
regional and national applications. We will compare and contrast various urban development issues and theories including
urban ecology, the world capitalist system, multinational corporations and the production system, among others. These
theoretical perspectives will then be connected with specific patterns of urban development, including dependent cities,
world cities, industrial and post-industrial cities, technopolicies, and related forms of community, urban renewal, and
development strategies. [F, W, S]
BEHS 382 The
Aged (5) (For course description, see listing
under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [W]
SOC 396
Human Corps (1) One unit of credit for 30 or
more hours of volunteer community service experience. Open to students with appropriate sociology background. The student
may suggest a suitable placement or request an assignment from the Sociology Faculty Coordinator. Only one unit of Human
Corps credit may be earned per term, and no more than 12 units of all Human Corps credit may be applied toward the
baccalaureate degree. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Permission of instructor and approval by Chair of
Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
SOC 400 Quantitative Analysis (5) This course will build on the concepts, skills, and techniques learned in SOC 300. This will include
refinement of concepts and a more extensive treatment of exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, and
inferential statistics. Labs will make extensive use of computers in developing analytical and data presentation skills.
Each student will be required to complete a research project. Prerequisite: SOC 300. [W, S]
SOC 405 Technology and Society (5) This course examines the reciprocal relationship between technology and
society, emphasizing the manner in which technological changes alter basic social institutions, including the family,
religion, the military, and even science itself. Special attention is given to the positive and negative impacts of
technology on the individual and the dilemmas posed by the creation of a technology dependent economy. [F, W]
SOC 434 Participant Observation Research (5) Collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative data from everyday life,
natural social settings. Coverage includes the techniques of participant observation, including establishing rapport,
note-taking, ethics of ethnographic fieldwork, and interviewing techniques. Emphasis is on the formulation of a research
problem and the use of conceptual and theoretical materials in the analysis of field data. Each student completes a
fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations, or other community settings. Prerequisite: SOC
300 or permission of instructor. [W]
BEHS 435
Family and Kin: Comparative Perspectives (5) (For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [F, W]
SOC 439 The Latin American Experience (5) The nations of Latin America and the Caribbean may be diverse, but they
have also shared a common historical experience and many face common challenges. This course explores the historical
construction of the Americas, from the ancient indigenous civilizations to the present, and takes a closer look at some of
the countries and some of the issues Latin Americans face today. [S]
SOC 440 Social Stratification (5) Analysis of theories and concepts explaining patterns of social stratification. Focus on race, class,
sex, age, and power, privilege and prestige in contemporary American society and other nations. The study of mobility,
including trends in occupational mobility, is also considered. [F, W]
SOC 442 Conflict Mediation and Dispute Resolution (5) A systematic evaluation of the causes and contexts of human conflicts and
disputes, and the elaboration of strategies designed to mediate and resolve them. Focus and examples come from
inter-organizational and intra-organizational conflicts, and may include environmental disputes, issues of gender
harassment or racial discrimination, and scarce resource allocation, as well as more typical labor management and
political interest conflicts. [W]
SOC 444
Social Change (5) Analysis of changes in our
social worlds. Topics include directionality and patterns of change in history; modern sources of change; spheres and
domains of change; agents of change and social reaction to change; and costs and impacts of change. The overall goal of
the course will be to provide a theoretical understanding of the transformations constantly occurring in all aspects of
social life. [W, S]
SOC 445 Sexual Practices in
America (5) A comprehensive examination of the
social organization of sexual practices in America, and their implications for public health, marital and gender
relations, and other issues. Detailed examination of quantitative findings, and candid discussion of sexually explicit
behaviors. Prerequisite: MATH 140 or PSYC 200 or permission of instructor. [W, S]
SOC 450 Contemporary Global Issues (5) Examines the world’s major issues today, their historical roots, present
conditions, and future trends. The emphasis will be on the last few decades of political, economic, social, cultural and
environmental processes of the modern world-system. [S]
SOC 452 Techniques of Demographic Analysis (5) A systematic and comprehensive analysis of the methods used by social
scientists in dealing with demographic data. The course is concerned with how data on population are gathered, classified,
and treated to produce tabulations and various summarizing measures that reveal the significant aspects of the composition
and dynamics of populations. Some attention is directed to the data and measurement problems of the less developed
countries and the special methods that have been developed for handling incomplete and defective data but most of the
course is relatively "culture free." This course allows students to make extensive use of computer technology. [S]
SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology (5)
Course explores the questions posed by a
variety of twentieth-century scholars working at the intersections of social theory and history viewed on a grand scale.
We examine the research agendas that they followed, their basic assumptions about society, history, and the purposes of
scholarship; and how these assumptions informed the questions that they asked, and the kinds of answers that they offered.
Specifically, we seek to understand how these scholars used various sources of evidence about the past to pursue case
studies or comparisons among groups, periods, nations, or civilizations. Prerequisite: SOC 300 or permission of
instructor. [S]
SOC 455 Sociology of Education
(5) The sociological examination of education
as a social institution and as a force and measure of social change. Formal attention focuses on educational systems,
schools, educational attainment, and student performance. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of instructor. [S]
SOC 464 Family and Stress (5) Analysis of family ability to withstand external and internal stress;
community structure and family location in the community as factors in the development of and response to stress; and the
relationship of individual adjustment to family reaction to stress. Discussion focuses on, for example, the following
kinds of stress situations: divorce, death of a spouse or child, physical disaster, long-term physical or mental illness,
chronic unemployment, and imprisonment. [W]
SOC
477 Selected Topics in Sociology (1-5) Offered
periodically as announced. Extensive analysis of selected contemporary topics in sociology. May be repeated for different
course content. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
[By Petition]
SOC 481 Directed Research in
Sociology (1-5) Students design and carry out
a research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by
Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
SOC 489 Experiential Prior Learning (1-5) Evaluation and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience
relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Offered on a
credit, no-credit basis only. Not open to post-baccalaureate students. Interested students should contact the Community
Service office. Permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology (6) Consideration of the nature of the discipline. Integration of material from
other courses. The relationship of sociology to other fields of study. Prerequisites: two-course Methods sequence and SOC
301, or permission of instructor [W, S]
SOC 496
Internship in Applied Sociology (1-5)
Supervised field experience in community organizations and institutions. Prerequisites vary depending on specific
internship, but enrollment is limited to students with good academic records who are committed to development of
professional skills in a given area. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Permission of instructor and approval by
Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
SOC 497 Cooperative Education (5) The Community Services program offers a sponsored learning experience in a work setting, integrated
with a field analysis seminar. The field experience is contracted by the Community Services office on an individual basis,
subject to approval by the Department. Students are expected to enroll in the course for at least two quarters. The
determination of course credits, evaluation, and grading is the responsibility of the Departmental faculty. Offered on a
credit, no-credit basis only. Permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
[By Petition]
SOC 498 Directed Study in
Teaching Sociology (1-5) Theory and method in
upper division instruction. Weekly meetings with faculty sponsor and supervised experience which may include administering
and developing examinations, course development, discussion group leadership, selected lectures, and in-depth directed
readings of relevant topics. May be repeated for different course content. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and
approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
SOC 499 Individual Study (1-5) Individual study under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor and approval of Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
Graduate Courses Graduate courses are listed in the "Graduate Studies" section of the
catalog. Anthropology Requirements for the Undergraduate Major in
Anthropology To
fulfill the requirements for the major in anthropology, a student must complete nine courses acceptable to the Department,
including at least eight at the upper division level. A. Prerequisites 1. ANTH 100
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (or equivalent course). 2.
ANTH 102 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (or equivalent course). Majors who have not completed
the course with a lab component must complete ANTH 298 Directed Study in Teaching Anthropology as a
teaching assistant for ANTH 102. 3. ANTH 104 Introduction to Archaeology (or equivalent course)
B. Required Courses 1. ANTH 300 Introduction to Research Methods. Prerequisites: a. One of the following (or equivalent
elementary statistics course): MATH 140 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research
b. GST 390 Computer Literacy 2. One of the following, with approval of faculty advisor (each requires satisfactory
completion of ANTH 30 Introduction to Research Methods): a. ANTH 400 Quantitative Analysis b. ANTH 434
Participant Observation Research c. ANTH 492
Advanced Laboratory Methods in Archaeology 3. ANTH 301 Theoretical Perspectives in Anthropology
4. One course focusing on the ethnography of a region. Courses that fulfill this requirement include: a. ANTH 250 Peoples of Africa b. ANTH 251 Peoples
of South America c. ANTH 252 Native Peoples of North America
d. ANTH 253 Peoples and Cultures of South Asia e. ANTH 350 Peoples
of Mexico 5. Four additional upper division courses: a minimum of one each from cultural
anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology (must be approved by faculty advisor).
6. ANTH 490 Senior Seminar in Anthropology
A Minor is required of all students majoring in anthropology. The student
must satisfactorily complete one of the three options listed below:
1. A Special Minor. 2. A Minor consisting of at least 20 quarter units
within a major program designed by another discipline. 3. An Interdisciplinary Concentration or
Minor in one of the specially developed areas (see "Interdisciplinary Concentrations and Minors".
Requirements for the Minor in Anthropology Four courses totaling 20-quarter units in anthropology, at least three of
which must be upper division, and approved by Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Teaching Credential—Single Subject
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) has authorized
CSUB to offer an approved single subject matter preparation program in Social Science. To secure information on specific
requirements, contact the Social Science Program Coordinator at (661) 664-2247, Faculty Towers, 301F.
Course Descriptions Lower Division
ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5) Survey of the field and the major concepts, theories, and methodologies
employed in cultural anthropology and linguistics. The relationship between anthropology and other social sciences is
examined. The emphasis is on the comparative analysis of major social institutions, how they function, and their response
to changing circumstances in various cultural contexts. (CAN ANTH 4) [F, W, S]
ANTH 102 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (5) Introduction and application of the basic principles of the life sciences
to consideration of humanity as biological beings. Fundamentals and application of evolutionary biology, molecular
genetics, population genetics, and physiology to human evolution and diversity. Investigative laboratory projects are
required. Lab fee may be required. (CAN ANTH 2) [W]
ANTH 104 Introduction to Archaeology (5) An introduction to archaeological method and theory, including methods of site discovery, excavation,
and laboratory methods. Basic concepts of artifact and ecofact analysis are also covered. Many examples of archaeological
sites from around the world will be used for illustrative purposes and class discussion. Carries credit in both
Anthropology and Art History. [F, W] ANTH 120
Critical Thinking in Anthropology (5) This
course introduces logical reasoning and scientific methodology as it can be applied to the current divisive debate between
evolutionary biology and scientific creationism. The focus of this course is on elements of critical thinking, including
deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the influence of values, the status of evidence, and legal
reasoning. In the context of examining the evidence and arguments offered for and against evolution and scientific
creationism, students will demonstrate skills in elementary inductive and deductive processes, including an understanding
of the formal and informal fallacies of language and thought, and the ability to distinguish matters of fact from issues
of judgement or opinion. [F, S] ANTH 191
Understanding Field Archaeology (3) Basic
introduction to field archaeology, intended to give the student an overview of, rather than intense training in, field
archaeology. Trips to various archaeological sites and facilities in the Kern County area are the main focus of the
course. A field trip fee may be required. [F]
INST 205 Perspectives on Women in Society (5)
(For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [S]
ANTH 240 Anthropology Through Film (3) Students will view one or more films each week on selected anthropological
topics. These will include primate studies, archaeology, and ethnographic studies. The series will include both
documentary and commercial films. Following each weekly showing, there will be a discussion session. [S]
ANTH 250 Peoples of Africa (5) An overview of the diverse cultures of Africa, with a focus on sub-Saharan
Africa. Several major themes are explored: ecological adaptation, marriage and family life, religion and ritual
expression, and problems of modernization. Several contemporary issues will be chosen for classroom discussion. [W]
ANTH 251 Peoples of South America (5) Examination of contemporary indigenous societies in South America from a
socio-historical and ethnographic perspective. Several major themes are explored: ecological adaptation, marriage and
family life, ideology and ritual expression and problems of modernization. [F]
ANTH 252 Native Peoples of North America (5) An introduction to the Indian and Eskimo peoples of North America from
their arrival on the continent through contact with peoples from Europe, Africa, and Asia. The course will examine the
social, economic, political, and religious aspects of the various groups and will include a discussion of the impacts of
Euroamerican culture on Native peoples. [F, W]
ANTH 253 Peoples and Cultures of South Asia (5) Overview of the diverse peoples and cultures of South Asia. Exploration of the influence of geography
on subsistence patterns, and how nomadic pastoralism, village communities, and cities form a unique social ecology that
profoundly influences contemporary political and religious interactions. Examinations of the family, the caste system, and
religion, and the impact upon each from modernization. [S]
ANTH 277 Selected Topics in Anthropology (1-5) Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. May
be repeated on a different topic. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology
and Anthropology. [By Petition] ANTH 289
Experiential Prior Learning (1-5) Evaluation
and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the
Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Not
open to postgraduate students. Interested students should contact the Community Service office. Permission of instructor
and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
ANTH 291 Introductory Field Archaeology (5) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts
of field archaeology. Students will be trained in the use of maps, field equipment, how to recognize and record
archaeological sites, and survey techniques. Toward the end of the quarter, excavation at an archaeological site will be
undertaken in conjunction with the more advanced field courses. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of instructor. [S]
ANTH 292 Introduction to Laboratory Methods in Archaeology (5) An introduction to the basic methods in laboratory analysis of
archaeological data, including cataloging, typology, metric tabulation and analysis, and curation. Students will
participate in special archaeological studies such as faunal analysis, paleobotanical analysis, and dating. The writing of
archaeological reports will also be covered. [F]
ANTH 298 Directed Study in Teaching Anthropology (1-5) Theory and method in lower division instruction. Weekly meetings with
faculty instructor which may include administering and developing examinations, individual tutoring and discussion group
leadership, and directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of
Department of Sociology and Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. [By Petition]
Upper Division
ANTH 300 Introduction to Research Methods (5) An introduction to major concepts, skills and techniques of research methods in the social sciences.
This will include the assumptions of the scientific method, basic principles of research methods in the social sciences,
descriptive statistics, and data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: GST 390 (may be taken concurrently), MATH 140 or
PSYC 200 (or equivalent). [F, W] ANTH 301
Theoretical Perspectives in Anthropology (5) The history, development, and application of the major theoretical orientations in anthropology.
Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or permission of instructor. [F, W, S]
BEHS 318 Psychological Anthropology (5) (For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [S]
ANTH 319 Anthropology of Religion (5) Theoretical and substantive analysis of religious ideology and ritual
emphasizing comparative study from selected non-Western societies. Particular emphasis will be given to exploring the
application of various theoretical approaches to the study of ritual and shamanism. Carries credit in either Anthropology
or Religious Studies. [S] ANTH 325 Anthropology
of Sport (5) An examination of sport behavior
in selected societies around the world with particular attention being given to the contrasts between Western and
non-Western cultures. The focus of this course is on the analysis of the cultural dimensions of sport in terms of its
interaction with other key economic, social, political, and religious institutions. [W]
ANTH 339 Sexual Behavior in Cross-Cultural
Perspective (5) Analysis of the patterns of
sexual behavior particularly in non-Western cultures from an evolutionary, sociocultural and historical perspective.
Focuses on the ways and means by which concepts of sexuality are integrated within the larger sociocultural system with
particular attention being given to the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and sexually transmitted diseases
(especially the significant effect of AIDS) upon sexual expression. [W, S]
ANTH 340 Cultural Ecology (5) An examination of the basic adaptations of humans to their environment. The
basic concepts of ecology, a history of cultural ecological thought, and ecological theory as related to humans are
covered. The adaptive strategies of hunter-gatherer, pastoral, agricultural, and industrialized cultures are discussed in
detail. Consideration also is given to the changing adaptations of cultures undergoing modernization and to the impact of
human cultures on the modern environment. [W]
ANTH 350 Peoples of Mexico (5) An analysis of
social, economic, political and religious institutions in various contemporary rural Indian and Mestizo communities from a
socio-historical and ecological perspective. Particular attention will be given to the examination and analysis of current
socioeconomic issues impacting indigenous populations in Mexico and their strategies to cope with ongoing processes of
modernization. [F] ANTH 370 Third World
Communities (5) Most of the people in
underdeveloping countries are found in rural communities – communities that are presently caught up in the processes of
modernization. The focus of this course is on an examination of the life-ways of such communities from representative
societies of the Third World (including Africa, Asia, and Latin America), and how they cope with the stresses and problems
produced by modernization. [W] BEHS 382 The
Aged (5) (For course description, see listing
under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [W] ANTH
390 Method and Theory in Archaeology (5) The
theory, method, and techniques of field work, data analysis, reconstruction of prehistoric cultures, and the
interpretation of culture history. Problem formulation and research design in archaeology. The history and contemporary
developments of archaeological research. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of instructor. [S]
ANTH 391 Intermediate Field Archaeology (5) Archaeological excavation and survey in the Kern County Area. All aspects
of field techniques are covered: field reconnaissance and survey, site recording, mapping, excavation, and evaluation of
data. Students conduct survey, mapping, and excavation at selected archaeological sites. A field trip fee may be required.
Consult the class schedule for specific details. Prerequisite: ANTH 291 or permission of instructor. [S]
ANTH 396 Human Corps (1) One unit of credit for 30 or more hours of volunteer community service
experience. Open to students with appropriate anthropology background. The student may suggest a suitable placement or
request an assignment from the Anthropology Faculty Coordinator. Only one unit of Human Corps credit may be earned per
term, and no more than 12 units of all Human Corps credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Offered on a
credit, no-credit basis only. Permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
[By Petition] ANTH 400 Quantitative Analysis
(5) This course will build on the concepts,
skills, and techniques learned in ANTH 300. This will include refinement of concepts and a more extensive treatment of
exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Labs will make extensive use of computers in
developing analytical and data presentation skills. Each student will be required to complete a research project.
Prerequisite: ANTH 300. [W, S] ANTH 402 Current
Trends in Biological Anthropology (5) Biological Anthropology is a dynamic field in which new discoveries of human ancestors, advances in
geological dating methods, progress in human genetic research, and other innovations are continually modifying our
understanding of human evolution, human variation, and other aspects of human biology. This course reviews recent
discoveries, current trends, and other developments within the field of Biological Anthropology. Topics covered include
new developments in Molecular Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, Primatology, Paleoanthropology, and other
subdisciplines. Prerequisites: ANTH 102 or equivalent, including a lab component, or permission of instructor. [W]
ANTH 403 Forensic Anthropology (5) This course is a survey of methods used by forensic anthropologists to
recover and identify human remains for legal purposes. Topics covered include forensic archaeology; differentiation
between human and nonhuman remains; age, sex, stature, race, and health-statue determination based on human skeletal
materials. Prerequisites: ANTH 102 or permission of instructor. (CAN ANTH 6) [W]
ANTH 404 Human Evolution (5) Examination of the history and current status of scientific inquiry into
human origins and evolutionary development of humanity from our primate foundation to the appearance of anatomically
modern humans. Prerequisite: ANTH 102 or BIO 100 or permission of instructor. [S]
ANTH 415 Cultural Resource Management (5) This course is designed to provide students interested in archaeology
and/or environmental studies with a background in the legislation and rules that govern the consideration of cultural
resources in the context of environmental impact studies. Requirements regarding the disposition of human remains and
coordination and consultation with Native Americans will be discussed. [S]
ANTH 434 Participant Observation Research (5) Collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative data from everyday life,
and natural social settings. Coverage includes the techniques of participant observation, including establishing rapport,
note taking, ethics of ethnographic fieldwork, and interviewing techniques. Emphasis is on the formulation of a research
problem and the use of conceptual and theoretical materials in the analysis of field data. Each student completes a
fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations or other community settings. Prerequisite: ANTH
300 or permission of instructor. [W] BEHS 435
Family and Kin: Comparative Perspectives (5) (For course description, see listing under "Interdisciplinary Courses.") [F, W]
ANTH 438 Anthropology of Women (5) A cross-cultural examination of the variable roles of women in societies
ranging from hunters and gatherers to post-industrial society. Particular attention given to analyzing the cultural forces
that determine how women’s roles are defined and how they change. [F, W]
ANTH 451 Native Peoples of California (5) This course is designed to provide an overview of California Indian groups,
including a brief discussion of the origin and prehistory of native peoples and a detailed treatment of the diversity of
aboriginal cultures prior to European contact. Using this background, an analysis of the impact of Europeans, problems of
intercultural relations, and the current status of California Indians, will be undertaken. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or
permission of instructor. [S – odd years] ANTH
460 Seminar in Aging: Culture and Ethnicity (5) The seminar is concerned with the process and experience of aging in
selected cultures throughout the world and ethnic groups within the United States. Cross
ANTH 465 Medical Anthropology (5) This course examines diverse concepts of health, illness, and disease.
Explores cultural variation in approaches to managing the body and the person in ritual as well as everyday contexts.
Focusing on the intersection of medicine and culture, the course will provide students with a framework for understanding
the historical and social construction of healing practices and beliefs. [W]
ANTH 471 Culture Change (5) The impact of European economic and political expansion on non-Western
cultures. The material covers the pre-colonial setting and initial contacts, the nature of the colonial context and
economic dependency, organized responses to colonial and Western domination, and problems of development in the
post-colonial period. [W] ANTH 473 Historical
Archaeology (5) The study of the
archaeological remains of cultures for which there is a written historical record. Topics to be covered include the
definition and history of historical archaeology as a unique discipline, its analytical methods, theoretical issues, and
contemporary approaches and practical applications. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of instructor. [F]
ANTH 474 Archaeology of California (5) This course provides a general overview of California archaeology. Topics
to be covered include a review of the development of archaeological method and theory in California, a region by region
synthesis of prehistory, and the status and direction of current research. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of
instructor. [W] ANTH 475 Prehistory of North
America (5) The prehistory of North America,
north of Mexico, is examined in detail from the first entry of people to the continent up to the time of contact with
Euroamericans. Emphasis is given to cultural development over time and to ecological aspects and implications of the human
occupation of North America. [S] ANTH 477
Selected Topics in Anthropology (1-5)
Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. One course in anthropology recommended. May be
repeated for different course content. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of
Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition] ANTH
480 Introduction to Lithic Technology (5) The
aim of this course is to provide the student with a more complete understanding of flaked and ground stone artifacts
recovered from archaeological contexts. Students will learn to identify lithic tool material types, how to analyze faked
stone tools and lithic debris, and become familiar with the theoretical issues related to stone tool raw material
acquisition and production. An emphasis is placed on experimental tool production studies and students will be required to
engage in flaked stone replication. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of instructor. [W – even years]
ANTH 481 Directed Research in Anthropology (1-5) Students design and carry out a research project under the supervision of a
faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
[By Petition] ANTH 482 Archaeological Faunal
Analysis This course will teach students basic
skills for the identification of both invertebrate and vertebrate faunal remains recovered from archaeological sites.
Students will learn the essential morphological attributes of both invertebrate and vertebrate fauna most frequently found
in archaeological contexts; learn how to prepare comparative shell and skeletal collections; and become acquainted with
taphonomic processes and other agents of bone and shell modification. Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and ANTH 104 or permission of
instructor. [W – odd years] ANTH 489
Experiential Prior Learning (1-5) Evaluation
and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the
Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Not
open to postgraduate students. Interested students should contact the Community Service office. Prerequisite: permission
of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
ANTH 490 Senior Seminar in Anthropology (6) Consideration of the major theoretical approaches and methodologies
characteristic of contemporary anthropology and closely related fields including discussion of current issues, debates
within the field regarding ethnographic research strategies to be employed, and the interrelation between the major
subdisciplines. Prerequisites: required method sequence of courses and ANTH 301. [S]
ANTH 492 Advanced Laboratory Methods in Archaeology
(5) Advanced techniques of dating, soils
analysis, faunal analysis, botanical analysis, lithic analysis, chemical analyses, typology, and materials analyses.
Laboratory fee may be required. Prerequisites: ANTH 292 and ANTH 300 or permission of instructor. [S – even years]
ANTH 496 Internship in Community Anthropology (1-5) Supervised field experience in community organizations and institutions.
Prerequisites vary depending on specific internship, but enrollment is limited to students with good academic records who
are committed to development of professional skills in a given area. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Permission
of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
ANTH 497 Cooperative Education (5) The Community Services program offers a sponsored learning experience in a
work setting, integrated with a field analysis seminar. The field experience is contracted by Community Services office on
an individual basis, subject to approval by the Department. Students are expected to enroll in the course for at least two
quarters. The determination of course credits, evaluation, and grading is the responsibility of the Departmental faculty.
Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Permission of instructor and approval by Chair of Department of Sociology and
Anthropology. [By Petition] ANTH 498 Directed
Study in Teaching Anthropology (1-5) Theory and method in upper division instruction. Weekly meetings with faculty sponsor and supervised
experience which may include administering and developing examinations, course development, discussion group leadership,
selected lectures, and in-depth directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval
by Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. May be repeated for different course content. [By Petition]
ANTH 499 Individual Study (1-5) Individual study under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor and approval of by the Chair of Department of Sociology and Anthropology. [By Petition]
Graduate Courses Graduate courses are listed in the "Graduate Studies" section of the
catalog.-cultural studies
are examined for generalizations regarding the role and treatment of the aged in a variety of cultural settings. With
respect to the ethnic groups within the United States, major emphasis is given to Black and Hispanic elderly. [W]