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ACT 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing
Accounting concepts and procedures, studied through the analysis, classification, recording, and summarizing of business transactions. Financial statements are introduced and shown to be a source of essential information for management and others outside of the business. Ethical issues in financial reporting are considered.
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ACT 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 credits I
Prerequisites: ACT 211, sophomore standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, or Material & Textiles Majors
An introduction to managerial accounting emphasizing how managers use accounting data within their organizations for planning, control, and making decisions. The course is structured to provide a foundation of cost terms, systems design, cost behavior, procedural techniques for planning and control, performance measurements, and the use of data for making operational decisions. Ethical issues in managerial reporting are considered.
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ACT 311 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in both ACT 211 and 212 and at least junior standing; for business majors only
The first of two courses that provide a comprehensive treatment of financial reporting topics. The course focuses on the conceptual, procedural, and regulatory issues involved in preparing and understanding corporate financial statements.
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ACT 312 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACT 311 and at least junior standing; for business majors only
A continuation of the study of financial reporting and financial statement analysis that begins in ACT 311.
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ACT 351 - Cost Accounting 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 212 and at least junior standing; for business majors only
A study of the basic concepts, analyses, uses and procedures of cost accounting; cost accounting as a managerial tool for business strategy and implementation of operational decisions; how different costs are used for different purposes; ethical issues in operational decisions.
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ACT 355 - Accounting Information Systems 3 credits I, E
Prerequisites: ACT 211, Junior standing; Accounting Majors only
A study of the design and implementation of successful accounting systems. Significant attention is devoted to the relationship among components of an accounting system, the use of information for decision-making, and internal control. Ethical issues in providing and using information are considered. For accounting majors and non-business students only. Cannot be used as a business elective by non-accounting majors.L401
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ACT 396 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ACT 399 - Internship in Accounting 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: At least junior standing; Business Majors only and permission of the internship director.
Work experience at a specialized level supervised for graded academic credit by a faculty member in the student’s major field. Terms and hours to be arranged. Students must register in advance to receive credit for an internship in the Business College. Deadline for registration and approval for internship contracts is the end of the add/drop period; no late contracts or registrations will be accepted. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. For specific procedures and regulations, see the section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
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ACT 401 - Auditing 3 credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACT 311; at least junior standing; for business majors only
A study of the audit function as performed by the outside public accounting firm. All stages are covered: planning the audit, gathering evidence, review of internal control provisions, development of working papers, analysis of accounts, preparation of statements, and final audit report. The ethics of the accounting profession are stressed throughout the course.
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ACT 411 - Taxation 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 212 and at least junior standing; for business majors only
A study of federal income taxes. Topics will include history and background of the federal income tax system, taxable items, and methods of computation. Research skills will be taught and competency will be developed using both paper and electronic sources.
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ACT 412 - Advanced Taxation 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 411 and at least junior standing; for Business Majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson.
Comprehensive tax research techniques applied to different business entities. The course will enhance both research and communication skill in taxation. Offered in spring semester only.
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ACT 421 - Advanced Financial Accounting 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 311 and ACT 312 with a grade of C or better; Business Majors only
Advanced topics in financial accounting. Students will become familiar with accounting for investments, business combinations, consolidated financial statements, and foreign currency translations.
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ACT 431 - Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 351 and senior standing; Business Majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson.
Advanced concepts and methods of the flow of accounting information through the organization. The course emphasizes uses of accounting so that managers can effectively make plans to control resources, including planning and controlling of business activities and managerial decision making. Offered in spring semester only.
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ACT 441 - Government & Non-Profit Accounting 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 312; Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chair
A study of non-corporate organizations with primary focus on governments, hospitals, college and universities and voluntary health and welfare organizations. Coverage will include principles of fund accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and auditing governmental and not-for-profit organizations. In addition, topics related to operating a business as a partnership will be included.
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ACT 444 - Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis and Firm Valuation 3 credits
Prerequisites: FIN 383 with a grade of C or better; Senior standing; Business Majors only
Covers analysis of financial statements and corporate valuation from a users perspective. This course provides a solid foundation in financial statement analysis for students majoring in finance. Ratio analysis and other analytical tools to assess profitability and risk of the firm are reviewed and reinforced; financial statements forecasting is introduced.
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ACT 454 - Financial Statement Analysis 3 credits
Prerequisites: ACT 311 and ACT 312 with a grade of C or better; Business Majors only.
Analysis of financial statements. This course will provide a solid foundation in financial statement analysis for professional accountants, business managers, financial analysts, investors, creditors, and lenders.
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ACT 490 - Special Topics in Accounting 3 credits
An opportunity for the faculty to propose a course and teach it as an elective to students who express interest in a particular subject. Topics will vary and be announced before registration is completed in the previous semester; may be repeated with change of content.
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ACT 495 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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ACT 496 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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AED 196 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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AED 200 - Methods and Materials: Curriculum Methods in Art Education 3 credits C
Experimental uses of materials and methods and their didactic implications. This course seeks to develop skills in designing curricula for varied age groups which focus on the expressive range of each media. Students will meet for a studio-based session to explore alternative media and techniques, followed by a second session in which studio majors pursue the ideas to create art objects and art education majors pursue the ideas to design lessons and units with which these same ideas may be taught to others. In accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, students seeking teaching certification in either PreK-8 or 5-12 will have readings and field practicum specifically for the intended age range. Students aiming for careers other than teaching will do readings and a field practicum appropriate to those career goals. Fifteen practicum hours required outside of class.
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AED 201 - Observational Strategies in Artistic Development 3 credits
Prerequisites: AED 200
Corequisites: AED 200
Field-based pre-practicum opportunities for students to conduct and assess observations of learners and teachers. Students will record, interpret, and analyze behavior in written or digital form. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s view of the relationship between the environment, developmental stages, and learning objectives. Fifteen practicum hours required outside of class.
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AED 296 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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AED 298 - Experience Program 1 TO 6 credits C
Practicum
Prerequisites: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
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AED 302 - Researching Technology for K-12 Art Education 3 credits
Prerequisites: ENL101, ENL102, AED200, AED201, and AED305.
Corequisites: AED410, AED415
Research and writing in art education, providing opportunities for art education seniors to research technology application in school systems in general and art classrooms in particular. Students explore theory of technology in art education, using University databases and consider web-based media sources in producing a written review of the literature on and about various technologies and virtual applications in the art classroom. Exploration of teacher knowledge expectations in using various technologies for finding and archiving classroom resources, presentation of course content, assessing and documenting student learning outcomes, communication tools, as well as technology as an art medium are major components of this course.
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AED 305 - Social Philosophy and History of Art Education 3 credits
Prerequisites: AED 200, AED 201
Relationships between philosophical influences and historical practices in art education. Writings by prominent educators that provide a philosophical framework for analysis of theories. Their theories will be set in a social context in order to describe how the general period and the specific history of each author shaped that individual’s thinking. Comparative historical interpretations will also be explored. Fifteen practicum hours required outside of class.
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AED 396 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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AED 410 - Curriculum Design 3 credits
Prerequisites: AED 200, AED 201, AED 305
Development of curriculum units in the visual arts applicable to educational settings in public schools as well as other selected institutions. From a basis in understanding the broad goals of art education, students plan appropriate learning experiences. Curricula will be designed based upon traditional concepts and principles of art in a context of human development, physical and social environment, and aesthetics. Students learn to define overarching concepts, developing lessons that are standards-based and content specific. Students work both independently and collaboratively to construct a conceptually based curriculum using the “backward design” model in which assessment criteria guides the development of learning activities. In accordance with the recommendations of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, students seeking teaching certification in either PreK-8 or 5-12 will have readings and field practicum specifically for the intended age range. Fifteen practicum hours required outside of class.
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AED 411 - Practicum/Seminar: Elementary School 12 credits
Prerequisites: AED 200, 215, 300, 310, 405; and teaching licensure students must have passed all parts of the MTEL test, both literacy and content area
In this practicum experience, teaching licensure candidates are assigned to a school where they work with and are supported by a Supervising Practitioner. Under supervision of an assigned university instructor (Program Supervisor), the student conducts art experiences under actual classroom conditions including teaching and classroom management responsibilities. This practicum is a fifteen-week, full-time classroom experience at the elementary level PreK-8. A weekly seminar at the University provides opportunity for the student teacher to share insights and concerns. Students seeking careers other than teaching take this course but are placed in a non-school setting and do not qualify for state licensure.
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AED 412 - Practicum/Seminar: Secondary School 12 credits
Prerequisites: AED 200, 215, 300, 310, 405; and teaching licensure students must have passed all parts of the MTEL tests, both literacy and content area
In this practicum experience, teaching licensure candidates are assigned to a school where they work with and are supported by a Supervising Practitioner. Under supervision of an assigned university instructor (Program Supervisor), the student conducts art experiences under actual classroom conditions including teaching and classroom management responsibilities. This practicum is a fifteen-week, full-time classroom experience at the elementary level 5-12. A weekly seminar at the University provides opportunity for the student teacher to share insights and concerns. Students seeking careers other than teaching take this course but are placed in a non-school setting and do not qualify for state licensure.
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AED 415 - Special Needs: Current Issues 3 credits
Prerequisites: AED 200, AED 201, AED 305, AED 410
Corequisites: AED 410
Introduction to current issues in special education as applicable to teacher preparation in art education. Learning styles, multiple intelligences and learners with varying special needs are discussed. State and national legislation and the resultant mandated specific accommodation and lesson modification strategies are considered and designed. A key goal is to promote understanding in dealing with special needs students in grades PreK-8 and 5-12. Classroom observations are integral component to the course. Fifteen practicum hours required outside of class.
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AED 460 - Arts for the Elementary Classroom 3 credits
Students preparing to teach grades K-6 will learn how to integrate art into the curriculum. Methodologies, media, and techniques will be explored to help the classroom teacher who is not an arts specialist extend and integrate art lessons.
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AED 470 - Special Topics in Art Education 3 credits
This course satisfies the Art Education Electives. Offered as needed to present advanced material to advanced undergraduate students. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. Maybe repeated with change of content.
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AED 495 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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AED 496 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ANT 111 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 credits G
An introduction to anthropology and the comparative study of ways of life in societies from different areas of the world. May include a brief introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology.
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ANT 113 - Introduction to Social and Cultural Behavior 3 credits
A combined introduction to anthropology and sociology and the comparative study of societies in the United States and different areas of the world. Cross-listed as SOC 113
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ANT 150 - Readings in Sociological and Anthropological Literature 3 credits
Directed readings and analysis in selected topics. Cross-listed as SOC 150; CJS 150 when topic is applicable
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ANT 160 - Social and Cultural Evolution 3 credits
Looks at a variety of societies and cultures ranging in complexity from hunting and gathering bands to complex states and empires. This course explores how human societies differ and what theoretical alternatives exist for explaining the development of new forms from old. Cross-listed as SOC 160
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ANT 177 - Introduction to Sex, Marriage, and Family 3 credits E
Explores basic human patterns of bonding and reproducing, with a focus on controversial issues surrounding sex, marriage and family in contemporary America. Cross-listed as SOC 177
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ANT 250 - Readings in Sociological and Anthropological Literature 3 credits
Directed readings and analysis in selected topics. Cross-listed as SOC 250, CJS 250 when topic is applicable
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ANT 261 - Introduction to Method and Theory in Archaeology 3 credits
An introduction to the concepts and analytic approaches archaeologists use to discover and interpret the human past. Students explore the methods of archaeological practice, as well as how archaeologists recognize and interpret patterns in the material evidence from human past.
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ANT 298 - Experience Program variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing; permission of the instructor, Department Chairperson, and College Dean
Work experience supervised for academic credit by a faculty member. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. Graded CR/NC
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ANT 300 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Identity and Culture 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
Explores lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual identity, history and culture, sexual roles, homophobia, heterosexism, the gay liberation movement and cross-cultural experiences. Family, health, religious, economic, racial, political and legal issues will be explored. Cross-listed as SOC 300, WMS 301
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ANT 301 - Work and Society 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Analysis of work in modern society, and how, historically, labor/management relations have shaped our lives over time. Cross-listed as LST 301, SOC 301
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ANT 302 - Sociology of Art 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or SOC 111, or SOC/ANT 113, or one ARH course, or permission of instructor
Explores the relationship between society and art and artists. Cross-listed as SOC 302
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ANT 306 - Cultures of Contemporary Portugal 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Explores contemporary Portugal through the work of anthropologists, sociologists, and historians. Focus is on key issues confronting Portuguese society such as: recent cultural and political transformations; the impact of Portuguese emigration and immigration on Portuguese society; changing patterns of expressive culture, ritual and religion; and development of European, regional, and national identities. Cross-listed as SOC 306
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ANT 307 - The Ideal Society and State 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or PSC 101
What is an ideal society like? Explores from an anthropological perspective different political systems in an attempt to answer the following questions: 1) Are there just societies? 2) Why search for Utopia and what is the significance of utopian thinking?) Where is the focus of political power and how does it change? 4) How do state societies evolve? 5) What is a nation? Cross-listed as SOC 307
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ANT 308 - Religion in Social and Cultural Context 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113, or permission of instructor
Examines the dynamic relationship between religion and social institutions, including family, community, and other social and cultural entities. Includes exploration of different religious traditions, religious theory and practice, and the relation between religious belief and historic and contemporary dimensions of race and ethnicity, gender, class, work and governance. Cross-listed as SOC 308, REL 308
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ANT 310 - Social Movements 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113, or permission of instructor
A sociological analysis of the origin and development of social movements with an emphasis on detailed study of particular social movements. Cross-listed as SOC 310, AAS 310
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ANT 311 - Crime and Justice across the Life Span - Juveniles 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113, or CJS 190
Brings together aspects of the anthropology and sociology of resistance and social control, social constructions of deviance, and psychological and social development to consider how and why behaviors may change through the life span. Gender, ethnicity and class are among elements that may be considered in understanding developmental changes and influences on behavior, as well as responses to social contextual stressors and other factors. Part I: Juveniles addresses development and behaviors of the child/adolescent population. Cross-listed as SOC 311, CJS 311
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ANT 312 - Crime and Justice across the Life Span - Adults 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113, or CJS 190
Brings together aspects of the anthropology and sociology of resistance and social control, social constructions of deviance, and psychological and social development to consider how and why behaviors may change through the life span. Gender, ethnicity and class are among elements that may be considered in understanding developmental changes and influences on behavior, as well as responses to social contextual stressors and other factors. Part II: Adults addresses adult development, aging, crime and deviance. Cross-listed as SOC 312, CJS 312
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ANT 315 - Health and Healing 3 credits G
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing or permission of the instructor
Exploration of how culture and systems of social inequality shape health and health care practices in different societies around the world. The course examines cultural concepts of health, illness, and healing; the nature of the therapeutic encounter; and the impact of differences in wealth, race, gender on health and access to health care. This course is especially relevant for students pursuing careers in health and social service fields and who are interested in understanding culture and cultural diversity. Cross-listed as SOC 315
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ANT 316 - Research Methods 3 credits O
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or ANT/SOC 113; SOC 200 or SOC 354 or ANT 354 (may be taken simultaneously), AND Junior or Senior standing. For Soc and CJS majors and SOC and ANT minors only.
Introduces students to both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research design and analysis. The goal of the course is to help students become competent at conducting and critiquing social research. Cross-listed as SOC 316
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ANT 319 - Gender Variation and Sexual Orientation Across Cultures 3 credits G
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113
The social construction of sexual identity in various societies of the world, including the United States. Same gender, “third gender,” and transgendered roles, relations, and ideologies are examined in ancient and modern societies. Cross-listed as SOC 319, WMS 319
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ANT 323 - Morality and Society 3 credits E
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Inquiry into morality and its role in society and social change. This course will consider the origins and evolution of morality, looking at similarities and difference in the moral codes of different cultures, as well as of different periods of Western history. Attention will be given to sources of change and conflict involving moral issues in modern society. Cross-listed as SOC 323
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ANT 325 - Sex, Marriage, and Family 3 credits E
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or WMS 101
A survey of basic human patterns of bonding and reproduction in different cultures, through human evolution to modern times, focusing on an exploration of issues surrounding sex, marriage and family in contemporary society. Cross-listed as SOC 325, WMS 325
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ANT 327 - Witchcraft, Magic, and Religion 3 credits
Prerequisites: ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or SOC 101 or permission of the instructor
Offers critical, cross-cultural and comparative perspectives on religion, magic and witchcraft and how people in different cultures conceive of the supernatural. Surveys how scholars have defined religion, symbol and myth and why some practices and beliefs come to be defined as “religions” while others are characterized as “myth”, “sorcery”, or “witchcraft”. Cross-listed as REL 327, SOC 327
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ANT 329 - People and Culture of the Middle East 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Overview of the contemporary Middle East (which includes nations in Southwest Asia from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Egypt). The study of Kinship, marriage, social organization, ethnic group relations, and politics are all fundamental to the analysis of Middle Eastern peoples and societies, and central to the course. Emphasis is placed on understanding the diverse socio-cultural and political sensibilities found in the region. Crosslisted as SOC 329.
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ANT 331 - Race and Ethnicity 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or one AAS course
A study of the concepts of “race” and “ethnic group” and the role these concepts play in social interaction and social differentiation. Cross-listed as SOC 331, AAS 331
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ANT 332 - Portuguese in the Americas 3 credits D
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Explores the history and culture of Portuguese who have emigrated to the Americas. Compares the case of Portuguese-Americans with other settlements in the wider Portuguese diaspora and with the histories of other immigrant groups in the U.S. Cross-listed as SOC 332; also offered as SOC/ANT 532 for graduate students.
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ANT 334 - Sociology of Food 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
A look at ancient and modern food production and its environmental impact. Diet and nutrition; population pressure and hunger; the politics of food; and, modern food processing and its implications are all subjects of study. Cross-listed as SOC 334
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ANT 337 - Comparative Ethnic Relations 3 credits D
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113
A comparative analysis of interracial and interethnic relations in various areas of the world including the U.S., Latin America, Africa, and Europe. An examination of the causes of interethnic conflict, assimilation, ethnic solidarity, and changes in ethnic identity. Cross-listed as AAS 337, SOC 337
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ANT 338 - Population, Environment, and Culture 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113
Explores vital events in human life such as when and who we marry and sometimes divorce, how we pace and stop childbearing, and why and when we die. Fundamental questions include how the adoption of agriculture, changing patterns of disease, industrialization, urbanization, and international migration have shaped the human lifespan, fertility and health. The course will also examine the impact of consumption on environmental degradation and different paths to sustainability. Cross-listed as SOC 338
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ANT 344 - Cultures of Memory 3 credits G
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Explores how shared understandings of the past are created and continually shaped by the politics of the present. Students investigate how collective memories are fashioned in various sites such as movies, memorials, museums, schools, family stories and how they continually shape what we do, think, and feel. A key question is why some aspects of a nation’s past are celebrated and widely known, while others are ignored or actively repressed.. Case studies include controversial events in the national histories of different countries around the world. Cross-listed as SOC 344
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ANT 347 - Empire and Colonialism in the Afro-Atlantic 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Focuses on the Afro-Atlantic cultural exchanges that developed as a result of Portuguese colonialism in West Africa, Cape Verde and Brazil. Engages central questions in the anthropology of colonialism and Lusophone area studies such as: How did Portuguese colonialism transform African cultures and societies? How was race constructed throughout the colonial experience? How has the colonial legacy and Christianity shaped notions of sexuality, gender and stratification across the Portuguese Afro-Atlantic? How do we compare past and present conceptions of the Lusophone world in light of contemporary politics of migration and identity? Cross-listed as AAS 347, SOC 347; Offered as SOC/ANT 547 for graduate students
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ANT 348 - Catholic Culture in America 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Social and cultural overview of Catholic America, and characteristics that distinguish Catholicism in belief and practice. Course examines social controversies surrounding the Catholic Church and its teachings. Cross-listed as SOC 348
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ANT 350 - Readings in Sociological and Anthropological Literature 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113 or permission of instructor
Directed readings and analysis in selected sociological topics. Cross-listed as SOC 350; CJS 350, WMS 350 when topic is applicable
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ANT 354 - Anthropological Theory 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113; one upper-level sociology or anthropology course; and Junior or Senior standing
Introduction to the past and present theoretical debates amongst anthropologists and the continuing influence of major social thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Focus is on developing a critical understanding of anthropologists’ efforts to understand the nature of culture and society and assessing the explanatory power of key theoretical paradigms.
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ANT 356 - Wealth, Status, and Power in America 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113
Explores the dimensions and causes of social inequality in the U.S., focusing on class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed as LST 356, SOC 356
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ANT 359 - Men and Masculinities 3 credits D
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or WMS 101
The social construction of male identity and culture. Male sexualities, relationships, sports, health, work, violence, warfare and changing male culture are explored. Cross-listed as SOC 359, WMS 359
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ANT 364 - Race, Class, Gender, and Ethnic Media 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or AAS 101; at least Sophomore standing.
An interdisciplinary exploration of how mainstream media in the U.S.-primarily “Hollywood” movies-have helped shape our understanding of who is (and, equally importantly, who is NOT) part of the “American” nation. Drawing upon anthropology, media studies, critical race studies and feminist theory, we will look at how cinematic representations of various ethinic and racial groups - blacks, “Indians”, Asians, Jews, and most recently, Arabs and Muslims - both reflected and helped shape popular views and attitudes towards those groups. We will pay close attention to the intertwining of race, gender, class and sexuality. This is a blended class as on-line discussions will supplement classroom screenings and discussion. Cross-listed as AAS 364, SOC 364, WMS 366
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ANT 365 - Female Crime and Deviance 3 credits
Prerequisites: CJS 190 and Junior or Senior standing
Female crime and deviance is examined as a continuum of behaviors among girls and women within the context of the criminal justice system as well as in a larger social context.
Cross-listed as CJS 365, SOC 365, WMS 365
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ANT 366 - Religion and Music of the African Diaspora 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113 or AAS 101; Junior or Senior standing
A comparative and interdisciplinary survey of African-derived religious and musical practices in the Americas, beginning with Haitian voodoo and ending with hip-hop. We will examine the historic conditions in which these cultural forms evolved, and discuss how popular attitudes towards African-derived music and religion - often associated with unruliness and loose morals - reflect larger national anxieties about race, class and sexuality. Throughout, we will pay close attention to how different social actors (colonial regimes, the police, anthropologists and practitioners) have constructed African-based religiosity and music as witchcraft, folklore, heritage and roots. Cross-listed as AAS 366, SOC 366
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ANT 367 - Culture, Power, and Inequality in a Globalized World 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113; Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
An exploration of anthropological approaches to globalization, and what globalization means for the future of anthropology. We start with definitions of and theories about globalization, touch upon “the globalization debates,” and then turn to case studies of key issues such as gender and sexuality, migration and diaspora, the globalization of culture, the power of commodities, and political activism. Throughout, we will pay close attention to questions of power and inequality - seeing how the impact of globalization is shaped by race, nationality, class, gender and other vectors of difference. Cross-listed as SOC 367, WMS 367
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ANT 372 - Peace Studies 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC 113 or ANT 113 or CJS 190.
A study of peaceful, non-violent societies and observation of the processes and conditions that shape relations of peace and non-violence. The course presents evidence that our human potential for peaceful relationships is strong and is a long-standing part of our human behavior. Studies of peace suggest we have the ability to find new approaches to the attainment of peace in our own violent and warlike time. Cross-listed as SOC 372, CJS 372
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ANT 373 - Forensic Anthropology 3 credits
Prerequisites: ANT 111 or CJS 190; Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
The application of anthropological knowledge and techniques in a legal context. This course involves detailed knowledge of skeletal anatomy and biology to aid in the identification and cause of death of skeletal remains as well as the recovery of remains using archaeological techniques. Cross-listed as CJS 373
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ANT 376 - Women and Sexualities Across Cultures 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 OR ANT 111 OR SOC/ANT 113 OR WMS 101
An exploration of how sexuality and gender intersect with shifting power structures in different times and places. Sexuality and gender are not inborn fixed natural attributes and close attention is paid to the impact of differences in race, age, culture and stratification. The course also engages main currents in feminist thought in anthropology and western and non-western traditions. Students engage in independent research projects on a world region of their choice. SOC 376, WMS 376
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ANT 382 - Advanced Theory in Crime and Justice 3 credits
Prerequisites: CJS 258
Advanced interdisciplinary theory course drawing on conceptual and theoretical frameworks from a variety of disciplines. The course emphasizes non-western traditions, across cultural and historical contexts. Cross-listed as CJS 382
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ANT 407 - Field Inquiry I 3 credits
Prerequisites: S0C 101 or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113; and one advanced course in SOC or ANT; and permission of instructor.
Research problem formulation, study design, and the gathering and analysis of data in Sociology and Anthropology, with primary emphasis upon supervised field inquiry. Interested students should talk with the instructor about field work possibilities. Upon the approval of the instructor, students may register for 407 and 408 in a single semester or three semester hours in each of two successive semesters. Upon the approval of the instructor, students may register for either three or six semester hours in a single semester or three semester hours in each of two successive semesters. Satisfies internship requirement for Sociology majors. Cross-listed as CJS 407, SOC 407 when topic is applicable
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ANT 408 - Field Inquiry II 3 credits
Prerequisites: S0C 101 or ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113; and one advanced course in SOC or ANT; and permission of instructor
Research problem formulation, study design, and the gathering and analysis of data in Sociology and Anthropology, with primary emphasis upon supervised field inquiry. Interested students should talk with the instructor about field work possibilities. Upon the approval of the instructor, students may register for 407 and 408 in a single semester or three semester hours in each of two successive semesters. Satisfies internship requirement for Sociology majors. Cross-listed as CJS 408, SOC 408 when topic is applicable
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ANT 420 - Senior Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sociology/Anthropology majors only; senior status or permission of instructor required
Students will explore in depth a particular issue in sociology and anthropology, and complete a substantial research project that integrates primary and secondary research. Topics will vary for each semester. Cross-listed as SOC 420
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ANT 421 - Senior Seminar Practicum 1 credits
Corequisites: ANT 420
Provides opportunities for students enrolled in SOC/ANT 420 to enhance their learning experience through engaging in service-learning and/or community-based research. To be taken only in addition to designated sections of SOC/ANT420 Cross-listed as SOC 421
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ANT 450 - Internship 3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior Anthropology or Sociology majors or permission of instructor
Students registering in this course will complete internships in community-based, social service, cultural or other relevant organizations, where their work will be supervised by an on-site sponsor as well as the seminar instructor. Students are responsible for securing their own placements, and are encouraged to consult the list of potential placements on the department website. All placements must be approved by the instructor. Students are required to attend several seminar meetings during the scheduled class time, keep a journal and write a final paper. SOC 450
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ANT 492 - Thesis Research I 3 credits
Conduct an independent research project under independent faculty supervision. The completed thesis is expected to address an issue of significance in the field, integrate primary and secondary research, and result in a minimum of a 30-page paper. Completion of Thesis Research I and II may be substitued for the Internship and Senior Seminar requirements. By permission only. May be taken in sequence with 493 over two semesters for a total of 6 credits. Cross-listed as CJS 492, SOC 492 when topic is applicable
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ANT 493 - Thesis Research II 3 credits
Research project under independent faculty supervision. The completed thesis is expected to address an issue of significance in the field, integrate primary and secondary research, and result in a minimum of a 30-page paper. Completion of Thesis Research I and II may be substitued for the Internship and Senior Seminar requirements. By permission only. May be taken in sequence with 492 over two semesters for a total of 6 credits. Cross-listed as CJS 493, SOC 493 when topic is applicable
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ANT 495 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor and Department Chair
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Cross-listed as SOC 495 or CJS 495 when topic is applicable
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ARA 101 - Elementary Arabic I 3 credits
An introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. Students acquire language functions, vocabulary, structures and culture through contextualized presentation, interactive activities and extensive video and lab work.
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ARA 102 - Elementary Arabic II 3 credits
Continuation of ARA 101. Extended work in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. In addition, students acquire new functions, vocabulary, structures and cultural understanding through contextualized presentation, interactive activities and extensive video and laboratory work.
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ARA 201 - Intermediate Arabic I 3 credits
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ARA 202 - Intermediate Arabic II 3 credits
Continuation of ARA 101. Extended work in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. In addition, students acquire new functions, vocabulary, structures and cultural understanding through contextualized presentation, interactive activities and extensive video and laboratory work.
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ARH 101 - European Art Prehistory to 1250 3 credits C, G
Not for studio art, art history, fine arts, design, or art education majors. Traces the development of the visual arts (painting and sculpture) and architecture from prehistoric to medieval times. In addition, the course explores the critical relationship between art and the social, political, and economic structures which prevailed at the time of the making of a work of art. Students who complete this course may not receive credit for ARH 200.
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ARH 102 - Early Modern European Art and Its Antecedents 3 credits C, G
Not for studio art, art history, fine arts, design, or art education majors. Surveys painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to Impressionism. Students who complete this course may not receive credit for ARH 125.
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ARH 105 - Visual Imagery: A Critical Introduction 3 credits C, G
An introduction to analyzing images and the visual experience. This course focuses on ‘reading’ visual phenomena (painting, sculpture, photography, film and digital media) in light of the larger cultural forces which shape our interaction with them. ‘Case studies’ will introduce selected major movements and personalities within the history of art and visual culture.
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ARH 125 - Renaissance to Modern Art and its Antecedents 3 credits C, G
3 lecture hours
Surveys painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to Impressionism as well as its ancient and medieval antecedents. Students who complete this course will not receive credit for ARH 102.
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ARH 150 - Modern to Contemporary Art 3 credits C, G
3 lecture hours
Prerequisites: ARH 125
Surveys developments in painting and sculpture from the late 19th century to the present. The historical context of major artists and the theoretical, critical, and aesthetic issues surrounding their works will be discussed.
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