2003-2005 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
2003-2005 Catalog |
Sociology and Anthropology
Dorothy Donahoe Hall, AA209
(661) 664-2368
(661) 665-6909 (fax)
email: mhilton@csub.edu
www.csub.edu/Sociology/
www.csub.edu/Anthropology/
Chair: J. Daniel McMillin
Faculty: J. Granskog, L. Hecht,
B. Hemphill, P. Jennings,
A. Kebede, V. Kohli (On Leave),
K. Nyberg, J. Ross, G. Santos,
P. Silverman (Emeritus),
M. Q. Sutton, R. Travis,
W. Wagner, 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 also offers a concentration in either Ethnic Studies or in Urban Studies and Planning. Qualified undergraduates are encouraged to seek opportunities as teaching assistants 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 non-profit 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 anthropology, 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, the Southern San Joaquin Valley Historic Resource 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 acceptable to the Department, including at least nine at the upper division level.
A. Prerequisites
1. SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (or equivalent course)
2. SOC 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (or equivalent elementary statistics course)
3. GST 390 Computer Literacy
B. Major Requirements
1. SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisites:
a. SOC 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (or equivalent elementary statistics course)
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 Qualitative Research Methods
c. SOC 451 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
d. SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology
3. SOC 301 Classical Sociological Theory
4. SOC 302 Contemporary Sociological
5. One of the following:
a. SOC 440 Social Stratification
b. 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
8. A minor or concentration is required (selected from one of the following four options):
a. A minor consisting of at least 20-quarter units within a major program designed by another discipline
b. A concentration in either Ethnic Studies or Urban Studies and Planning
c. A special minor
d. An interdisciplinary concentration or minor in one of the specially developed areas (see “Interdisciplinary Concentrations and Minors”)
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
B. Major Requirements
1. SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisites:
a. SOC 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (or equivalent elementary statistics course)
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 Qualitative Research Methods
c. SOC 451 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
d. SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology
3. SOC 327 Race and Ethnic Relations
4. SOC 301 Classical Sociological Theory
5. SOC 302 Contemporary Sociological Theory
6. SOC 440 Social Stratification
7. SOC 444 Social Change
8. SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology
9. Any three courses chosen from the following:
a. SOC 335 The Latino Experience in the United States
b. SOC 336 The Asian-American Experience in the United States
c. SOC 337 The African-American Experience in the United States
d. SOC 338 The Indigenous Experience in the Modern Americas
10. 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. BEHS 321 Community Politics
d. ANTH 351 Native Peoples of California
e. ENGL 207 Ethnic-Minority American Literature
f. ENGL 364 Studies in Fiction: The African-American Experience
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 427 Hispanic-American Culture and Civilization
o. SPAN 428 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. SOC 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (or equivalent elementary statistics course)
3. GST 390 Computer Literacy
B. Major Requirements
1. SOC 300 Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisites:
a. SOC 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (or equivalent elementary statistics course)
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 Qualitative Research Methods
c. SOC 451 Geographical Information and Systems and Spatial Analysis
d. SOC 453 Vision and Method of Historical Sociology
3. SOC 301 Classical Sociological Theory
4. SOC 302 Contemporary Sociological Theory
5. SOC 352 Population Dynamics and Demography
6. SOC 367 Urban Sociology
7. SOC 451 Geographical Information and Spatial Analysis
8. SOC 467 Neighborhood and Community
9. One of the following:
a. SOC 440 Social Stratification
b. SOC 444 Social Change
10. SOC 490 Senior Seminar in Sociology
11. SOC 496 Internship in Applied Sociology
12. Any four courses from the following list, with no more than two from the same discipline:
a. ANTH 415 Cultural Resource Management
b. ANTH 473 Historical Archaeology
c. BEHS 321 Political Sociology
d. ECON 370 Economics of Environmental and Safety Regulation
e. ECON 395 Economic Geography
f. ECON 435 Public Finance
g. ECON 480 Labor Economics
h. ECON 495 Urban and Regional Economics
i. GEOL 205 Environmental Geology
j. HIST 373 Kern County History
k. HIST 450 Economic History of the United States
l. PPA 340 Policy Networks
m. PPA 479 Urban Planning and Public Policy
n. PLSI 319 California Politics and Public Policy
o. 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 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (5)
This course will provide an extensive introduction to the basic statistical methods used in the analysis of social science data. A lab component is required. SPSS software will be used for the analysis of social science data sets to further understanding of the statistical methods presented in the lecture component of the course. Prerequisite: MATH 90 or three years of college preparatory math and satisfaction of ELM requirement. [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. [Variable Quarters]
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) and SOC 200. [F,W]
SOC 301 Classical
Sociological Theory (5)
Provides an analysis of the major theoretical perspectives that provided the conceptual basis for sociological research and analysis. Emphasis is on the terminology, assumptions, and implications of the dominant theoretical frameworks in classical sociology, conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interaction theory. [W,S]
SOC 302 Contemporary Sociological Theory (5)
Provides an analysis of the major theoretical perspectives that provided the conceptual basis for sociological research and analysis. Emphasis is on the terminology, assumptions, and implications of the dominant theoretical frameworks in contemporary sociology, such as ethnomethodology, critical theory, contemporary feminism, and post-modernism. [F,W]
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 dimensions 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,Su]
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-American 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-American 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 (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 social movements and revolutions. Also included is discussion of the political, economic, and cultural impact of organized collective actions 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 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 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)
Students will learn concepts, processes, and theories useful in understanding the nature of urban structure and urban life. We will focus on historical and current processes as they operate both within and between cities in the U.S. and internationally. Typical topics include historical urban development, general patterns of urban growth, suburbanization and urban sprawl, the experiential nature of urban environments, ways that dynamics of power, class, race, and gender influence urban patterns and everyday experiences. Critical perspectives on urban planning practice from the standpoint of sociological understandings of urban processes will also be addressed. [F]
SOC 370 Gender and Society (5)
In this course we analyze the social/political formation of gender. Emphasis is placed on the link between the social construction of gender differences and gender inequality. We pay particular attention to the cultural and institutional basis of gender. For instance, we study the differential placement of men and women in social institutions, and we explore how gender differences are created, sustained, and/or changed by social institutions like the family, the economy, and the law. We also discuss the ways in which gender differences are created, sustained, and/or changed through cultural representations. Throughout this course we bring a race, ethnicity, and social class lens to bear on our understanding of gender. [F,W,S]
SOC 371 Women and Work (5)
This course is a social analysis of women in productive (paid) and reproductive (unpaid) labor. The course begins with a historical overview of the relationship between labor markets, wages, and gender ideology. We then analyze work in a contemporary context. Topics include, but are not limited to, an exploration of: (a) the double day of paid and unpaid work; (b) the wage gap; and, (c) economic restructuring and the feminization of the labor market. Throughout this course, we examine how race, ethnicity, and social class influence women’s experiences of productive and reporductive labor. [Variable Quarters]
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 or equivalent course. [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 Qualitative Research Methods (5)
In this course you will learn how to collect, analyze, and report qualitative data from social settings in everyday life. The qualitative methods that we cover include, but are not limited to, participant observation and interviewing techniques. We also emphasize the ethics of qualitative research. In this course you will learn how to formulate a research problem and how to use conceptual and theoretical materials in your analysis of qualitative data. Each student completes a fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations, or other community settings. Lab sessions will be devoted to computerized analyses of data. Prerequisite: SOC 300 or equivalent course. [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 also share 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 450 Globalization and Social Change (5)
Examines the historical origins, contemporary characteristics, and future trends of globalization in the world. The course examines the global transformations in the world economy over the last half-century, and the effect these transformations are having in the social and political structures of the modern world-system. An emphasis will be placed on the post-Cold War/post-September-11 problems of world governance and sustainable economic development, from the triple perspectives of states, businesses, and social movements. [Variable Quarters]
SOC 451 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis (5)
This course focuses on exploring and modeling social data that has a spatial component. Course activities include learning the basic concepts needed to explore and display spatial data, learning to use GIS software to analyze and display data in maps, and an introduction to basic spatial statistics. Each student will be required to complete an original research project. Lab sessions will focus on mastering GIS software and data analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 300 or equivalent course. [Variable Quarters]
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. Labs will make use of computers to analyze data. Completion of a research project is required. Prerequisite: SOC 300 or equivalent course. [S]
SOC 454 Social Network Analysis (5)
Study of patterns of social interaction at the individual (e.g., ego networks) and group level (e.g., universal networks). This course will be a survey of network theory and network analysis methods, including how to take standard format data and restructure it for use as network data. Application will be to areas of current sociological interest. Computer software will be employed to conduct analyses of new and existing data. [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 465 The Gay and Lesbian Experience in the United States (5)
Lesbian/gay studies; current personal, political, and cultural issues, including: coming out, hate crimes, military, AIDS, families, religion, activism, representations in literature, film, and media. [Variable Quarters]
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 467 Neighborhood and Community (5)
This course examines “neighborhood” and “community” as concepts, as well as places, from an urban sociological perspective. Topics related to neighborhood include how neighborhoods are defined geographically, the distribution and measurement of neighborhood characteristics, including population, geographic, and economic characteristics and how these spatial differences are generated, lifestyles within neighborhoods, and neighborhood effects on life chances and quality of life of residents. In the “community” portion of the course, we will consider various ways that the concept has been defined and used, including spatial (communities of place) and non-spatial (communities of interest) dimensions. We will examine the concept from a variety of theoretical perspectives that propose arguments as to why “community” is important, how it is created by people, and the consequences of varying degrees of the presence (or absence) of community.
SOC 472 Gender and Globalization (5)
This course draws on postcolonial feminism to explore gender inequality in a transnational context. We focus on the relationship between nation, power, and gender. We explore the role of the West in shaping and framing gender issues in non-Western societies. We analyze debates between Western and non-Western feminists. We also examine the relationship between masculinity and nationalism as a form of political resistance in postcolonial societies. [Variable Quarters)
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 seven 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)
3. ANTH 104 Introduction to Archaeology (or equivalent course)
B. Required Courses
1. ANTH 300 Introduction to Research Methods
Prerequisites:
a. SOC 200 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (or equivalent elementary statistics course)
b. GST 390 Computer Literacy
2. One of the following, with approval of faculty advisor (each requires satisfactory completion of ANTH 300 Introduction to Research Methods):
a. ANTH 400 Quantitative Analysis
b. ANTH 434 Qualitative Research Methods
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 courses (20 units), at least three of which must be upper division. 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
7. A minor is required (selected from one of the following three options):
a. A minor consisting of at least 20 quarter units within a major program designed by another discipline.
b. An interdisciplinary concentration or minor in one of the specially developed areas (see “Interdisciplinary Concentrations and Minors.”)
c. A special minor
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 106 Gods, Graves, and Gold: An
Introduction to World Archaeology (5)
This course provides an overview of the development of human society around the world starting with the earliest hunter-gatherers and ending with the fall of ancient empires. The course encompasses a multicontinent ten-week tour through the most intriguing and fascinating archaeological sites and ancient civilizations, including those of Egypt, the Middle East, Mexico, China, and much more. Course participants will gain a renewed appreciation for the tremendous contribution of the past to our contemporary society. [Variable Quarters]
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. [F,W]
ANTH 120 Evolution and Scientific Creationism(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 judgment or opinion. [Variable Quarters]
ANTH 121 Amazing Archaeology (5)
Exploration of pseudoscientific claims based on archaeological evidence with a focus on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the influence of values, and the status of evidence. Assessment of current understanding of people of the New World, Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts. Noah’s Ark, Shroud of Turin, and Stonehenge. [Variable Quarters]
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. [Variable Quarters]
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 Euro American 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. [Variable Quarters]
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. 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), and SOC 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]
ANTH 302 Human Osteology (5)
Growth, development, and alteration of the human skeleton. Determination of age, sex, stature, and ethnicity from bones and teeth. Skeletal remains for diagnosis of disease and identification of cultural practices. Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: ANTH 102, BIOL 100, or BIOL 250. [Variable Quarters]
ANTH 306 Primate Behavior (5)
This course provides an upper-division survey of behavior and appearance of living nonhuman primate. Emphasis is placed upon assessment of primate behavior from three perspectives. An internal perspective that seeks to determine the impact of diet, reproduction, infant care, and social group mobility on primate behavior. An external perspective that provides an assessment of how ecological conditions, other primate species, and other animals affect primate behavior, and an evolutionary perspective that attempts to understand how living primates came to behave the way they do and the relative contributions of in-born, instinctive behaviors versus socially learned behaviors to primate activities. Prerequisites: ANTH 102 or BIOL 100.
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 Culture and Environment (5)
An examination of the basic adaptations of humans to their environment with the association and interaction between geography, environment, adaptation, and culture being the primary focus. The basic concepts of ecology and the adaptive strategies of hunter-gatherers, pastoralists and agriculturalists 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. [F]
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 351 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 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 fieldwork, 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 Biological Anthropology (5)
Examination of the major aspects of biological anthropology. Examination of the current state of knowledge in evolutionary theory, evolution of primates and humanity. Exploration of anthropological genetics, primate behavior and human growth, variation and adaptation. Prerequisites: ANTH 102 [Variable Quarters]
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 302 or permission of instructor. [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 BIOL 100 or permission of instructor. [S]
ANTH 405 Bioarchaeology (5)
Analysis of evidence from the human skeleton for interpretation of human behavior in the prehistoric past. Survey of cultural attitudes concerning death, social status, and beauty, from disposition of the body, differential health status, and ornamentation. Consideration of the impact of habitual and acute stresses through pathological affliction and assessment of biomechanical properties. Assessment of dietary behavior through trace elements, stable isotopes, and dental diseases. Evaluation of violent behavior, domestic and institutional, through trauma. Prerequisites: ANTH 104 and ANTH 302. [Variable Quarters]
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 Qualitative Research Methods (5)
In this course you will learn how to collect, analyze, and report qualitative data from social settings in everyday life. The qualitative methods that we cover include, but are not limited to, participant observation and interviewing techniques. We also emphasize the ethics of qualitative research. In this course you will learn how to formulate a research problem and how to use conceptual and theoretical materials in your analysis of qualitative data. Each student completes a fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations or other community settings. Lab sessions will be devoted to computerized analyses of data. Prerequisite: ANTH 300 or equivalent course. [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 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 Globalization and Cultural Change (5)
Examines the impact of European economic and political expansion on non-Western cultures with particular attention to the effects of global capitalistic processes within the last half of the twentieth century as well as indigenous responses to those global pressures. The material covered includes historical consideration of the pre-colonial and colonial setting, organized responses to colonial and Western domination, economic dependency, and contemporary strategies for dealing with globalization including transmigration. [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 (5)
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.