Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

American Multicultural Studies

  
  • AMCS 125 - Multicultural Conversations: Listening, Speaking, and Presentation


    Unit(s): 3
    This course is designed to teach students to develop the verbal and non-verbal skills required to give compelling oral presentations based on their own research and composition, as well as the active listening skills necessary to hear another’s oral communication. Emphasis will be placed on the racial and ethnic experiences of lives in the United States. Fulfills GE Area A1 (Written & Oral Analysis). Fall & Spring

    Grading: GRD
  
  • AMCS 165A - Humanities Learning Community


    Unit(s): 4
    AMCS 165A/B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas, and fulfills GE Ethnic Studies. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • AMCS 165B - Humanities Learning Community


    Unit(s): 4
    AMCS 165A/B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas, and fulfills GE Ethnic Studies. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • AMCS 200 - Written and Oral Analysis


    Unit(s): 3
    Students practice the techniques of critical reading and thinking, of expository writing, and of oral expression through an in-depth examination of race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism and its impact on American cultural, political, and social institutions. They examine the principles of thinking, speaking, and writing with a view to the multiple purposes for which these activities are crucial. Satisfies GE Area A1.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Categories A2 and A3. Students who received a passing grade in AMCS 225 may not enroll in AMCS 200 without instructor consent.
  
  • AMCS 210 - Ethnic Groups in America


    Unit(s): 4
    Survey and analysis of the diverse experiences of major ethnic groups in their present socioeconomic and political position in American society as depicted in literary, historical, anthropological, and sociological studies. Satisfies Ethnic Studies in GE Area D1. This course satisfies one of the core requirements of the AMCS major.

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 225 - How Racism Works: America in Black and White


    Unit(s): 4
    Students analyze the ideological aspects and material conditions of American life through an in-depth examination of the impact of race and ethnicity on U.S. history and its cultural, political, and social institutions. The course will concentrate particularly on investigating how racism works in the 21st century through the study of literature and values. Fulfills GE Area C2 and the Ethnic Studies requirement. Students who received a passing grade in AMCS 200 may not enroll in AMCS 225 without instructor consent.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • AMCS 245 - The Future of Identity: Social Media and the Multicultural Self


    Unit(s): 4
    Students will explore what it means to be a multicultural self through the creative uses of technology and social media. This course is based on the premise that identities shaped by social media can be grounded in the principles of participatory presence of self and place that heals the disconnect with ethnicity, community, place, and history. Satisfies GE Area C2 and Ethnic Studies.

  
  • AMCS 260 - Ethnicity in the Arts, Culture, and Media


    Unit(s): 4
    Students will explore the impact that the arts, media, and humanities have had on perceptions of race, ethnicity, and identity in the United States. The course will integrate a wide variety of forms – including film, theater, and music – to encourage student appreciation of artistic endeavors. Fulfills GE Area C1 and the Ethnic Studies requirement.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • AMCS 273 - American Diversity: Past, Present, Future


    Unit(s): 4
    This course explores the relationships between race, ethnicity, and identity through close readings of social, historical, and cultural texts. At the heart of the course is an exploration of how race and ethnicity have impacted collective understandings of this nation’s morals and values. Only one course numbered 273 in the Arts & Humanities will be considered for credit. Satisfies GE Area C2. Fall & Spring

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): completion of GE Category A2 (ENGL 101 or ENGL 100B) required.
  
  • AMCS 301 - Africana Lecture Series


    Unit(s): 1
    A weekly lecture series offering presentations and discussions that focus on historical and contemporary topics relating to people of African descent. This includes, but is not limited to, African Americans, Continental Africans, Afro-Caribbeans, and Afro-Latinos. This lecture series is in honor of Dr. LeVell Holmes and his contributions to the Sonoma State University community. Lectures are open to the community. Spring Alternate Years May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
  
  • AMCS 339 - Ethnic Groups and American Social Policy


    Unit(s): 3
    The impact of American social policies on ethnic minorities. Topics include public policy issues related to employment, immigration, education, mental health, and minority children and families. The impact of major court decisions affecting public policy and ethnic minorities will also be examined. Course might be taught from single ethnic group’s perspectives. Satisfies upper-division Ethnic Studies in GE Area D1. Satisfies upper-division Ethnic Studies in GE Area D1. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Notice: To receive upper-division GE credit the course must not be taken prior to the term you achieve Junior standing (60 units).
  
  • AMCS 350 - Ethics, Values, and Multiculturalism


    Unit(s): 4
    This course examines theories and discourses of race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism and their impact on American thought and practice. Students will explore questions of ethics and values that shape the U.S. as a multicultural society and learn about conceptual tools they can apply in thinking critically about these issues in the various contexts they live in. Satisfies GE Area C2, and the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course can be taught in on-line or hybrid modes during the summer and/or intersession only. Satisfies GE Area C2, and the Ethnic Studies requirement. Fall & Spring

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Notice: To receive upper-division GE credit the course must not be taken prior to the term you achieve Junior standing (60 units).
    Teaching Mode: Online or Hybrid
  
  • AMCS 355 - Language and Ethnicity


    Unit(s): 4
    An interdisciplinary approach to understanding the interrelationships between language, ethnicity, and the symbolic conflicts over language issues in the U.S.. Explores the politics of language – e.g. the English-Only debates, bilingual education issues, and minority language rights and cultural issues – and their impact on different ethnic groups. Examines the responses of affected groups through their literary and creative expressions. Satisfies the Ethnic Studies requirement and GE Area C3. Satisfies the Ethnic Studies requirement and GE Area C3. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Notice: To receive upper-division GE credit the course must not be taken prior to the term you achieve Junior standing (60 units).
  
  • AMCS 360 - Ethnic Literature


    Unit(s): 4
    A survey of representative novels, short stories, essays, biographies, and poetry of various ethnic authors in the United States. This course may also provide an in-depth study of one or more specific ethnicities (e.g. Asian American, African American, the poetic tradition in ethnic literature, women in ethnic literature, etc.) and may include multimedia instruction such as film, music, and visual art. Satisfies GE Area C2. Satisfies the upper-division Ethnic Studies requirement. Taught in face-to-face, hybrid or online modes. Satisfies GE Area C2. Satisfies the upper-division Ethnic Studies requirement. Fall Only

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Notice: To receive upper-division GE credit the course must not be taken prior to the term you achieve Junior standing (60 units).
    Teaching Mode: Taught in face-to-face, hybrid and online modes.
  
  • AMCS 370 - Gender in Asian America


    Unit(s): 4
    This course originates in WGS 370. This interdisciplinary course examines gender, race, class, and sexuality in Asian America. We consider how Asian American women and men fit into debates about sexism and racism in the United States - historically and contemporarily. Topics include Asian American participation in women’s/civil right movements as well as popular culture representations. Cross-listed as WGS 370. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Crosslisted: WGS 370
  
  • AMCS 374 - The Multiracial Experience


    Unit(s): 4
    A general survey of the historical and contemporary experience of people claiming more than one racial or ethnic background. Emphasis will be given to inter-racial relations, the impact of political and social factors, and the cultural expressions of the multiracial experience. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 377 - Asian American Experience


    Unit(s): 4
    A course designed to explore areas of contemporary, historical, or artistic concern as these affect the Asian American experience. Advanced studies and/or research projects will be discussed and analyzed. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 381 - Research Assistantship


    Unit(s): 2-4
    Student assistance to help faculty with research on the experiences of people of color in America. Topic matter and research agenda will be discussed with faculty. By individual arrangement with faculty sponsor. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 385 - Facilitation Training


    Unit(s): 2-4
    Facilitation pedagogy training in active learning situations within established courses. Prerequisite: junior- or senior-level standing with satisfactory completion of either AMCS 210 or 255. By individual arrangement with instructor. Can be repeated up to 3 times for a total of 12 units. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): junior- or senior-level standing with satisfactory completion of either AMCS 210 or 255. By individual arrangement with instructor.
  
  • AMCS 390 - Independent Film Study


    Unit(s): 1-2
    Students enrolled in this course will attend Sonoma Film Institute (SFI) screenings. Students are also required to complete weekly reading assignments and submit a written film analysis incorporating these readings following each screening. Students will earn 1 unit of credit for every 6 film screenings attended. Repeatable for up to 4 units. Cross-listed with LIBS 390. Satisfies GE, category C1. Teaching mode of Online. Satisfies GE, category C1. Fall & Spring Repeatable for up to 4 units.

    Grading: CNC
    Crosslisted: LIBS 390   Students may not enroll in AMCS 390 and LIBS 390 concurrently
    Teaching Mode: Online
  
  • AMCS 392 - Ethnic Images in Film and Media


    Unit(s): 4
    An examination of representative and significant works in film and other visual media tracing the evolution of racial and ethnic images from their earliest to latest manifestations. Examines how systems of representation shape the racial and ethnic discourses in U.S. society. Satisfies GE Area C1 and the Ethnic Studies requirement. Taught in face-to-face, hybrid or online modes. Satisfies GE Area C1 and the Ethnic Studies requirement. Fall & Spring

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Notice: To receive upper-division GE credit the course must not be taken prior to the term you achieve Junior standing (60 units).
    Teaching Mode: Taught in face-to-face, hybrid and online modes.
  
  • AMCS 395 - Community Involvement Program


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Course provides students with practical experience in various community organizations and health and social service agencies and educational settings. Includes schools, recreation programs, tutoring programs, day care centers, cultural arts organizations, civic promotion organizations, etc. A total of six units of CIP can be counted towards a degree. Fall & Spring

    Grading: CNC
  
  • AMCS 399 - Student-Initiated Course


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Student-initiated and instructed course on topics that enrich or extend current departmental offerings. Students may take up to 4 units of AMCS 399 courses for major credit. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: GRD
  
  • AMCS 420 - Gender and Ethnicity


    Unit(s): 4
    A historical overview of racism and sexism as they affect women of color, focusing on issues in which racism and sexism intersect, e.g. affirmative action, abortion, sterilization, violence against women, and other issues. Cross-listed with WGS 420 Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
    Crosslisted: WGS 420
  
  • AMCS 445 - Multi-Culturalism and Education


    Unit(s): 4
    An analysis of the philosophical and definition issues related to pluralistic education; developing resources germane to this philosophy and the guidelines constituting the foundation for multiethnic educational programs and ethnic studies. Spring Alternate Years

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 475 - Globalization and Race in the United States


    Unit(s): 4
    The United States, as one of the destination countries of diasporic peoples in this era of globalization, has often responded to the crises of globalization through racialization. This course emphasizes the importance of understanding this crisis and explores the possibilities of creating anti-racist strategies and new social movements. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 476 - Selected Topics in African American Studies


    Unit(s): 4
    Subjects will vary by semester, but this course will concentrate on topics and periods in African American History. Students will be required to do a research project in this course. Students will also be asked to review primary documents in African American history. Topics subject to change. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 480 - Research and Methodology


    Unit(s): 4
    Survey of research and methodological tools used in the study of American ethnic groups. Special attention is given to the problems of objectivity and bias and the political and moral implications of quantitative and field research. Students engage in semester-long research projects. Students can substitute CALS 458 - CALS Research and Methodology for this course. Spring Only

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 481 - Special Topics


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Please refer to the current Schedule of Classes. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT
  
  • AMCS 495 - Special Studies


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Independent study. Not Recently Offered May be repeated for credit up to 8 units.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): AMCS 210 or 255, a core upper-division course, approval of the supervising faculty member, and approval of the department chair.
  
  • AMCS 499 - Service Learning Internship


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Course provides students with practical experience in various ethnic community organizations and in health/social service/educational settings. Includes recreation programs, tutoring programs, day care centers, cultural arts organizations, civic promotion organizations, etc. Not Recently Offered

    Grading: OPT

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH 200 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology


    Unit(s): 3
    This introduction to the anthropological study of language surveys core topics in linguistics (e.g., phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) and the relationship of language to social, cultural, and psychological factors. Nonverbal communication, evolution of language abilities, and historical linguistics are included, with linkages to the other subfields of anthropology. Satisfies GE Area D5. Course offered face-to-face, hybrid or online modes. Satisfies GE Area D5. Fall & Spring

    Grading: OPT
    Teaching Mode: Hybrid or Online
  
  • ANTH 201 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology


    Unit(s): 3
    This course is an introduction to the evolutionary biology of human and nonhuman primates. The course focuses on evolutionary perspectives on form and function, behavior, population, and social structure to reconstruct human evolution and explain human adaptations. Satisfies GE Area B2 (Biological Sciences). Taught in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modes. Satisfies GE Area B2 (Biological Sciences). Fall & Spring

    Grading: OPT
    Teaching Mode: Hybrid or Online
  
  • ANTH 202 - Introduction to Archaeology


    Unit(s): 3
    An introduction to archaeology as a method of inquiry, the course seeks to answer the question “How do archaeologists know what they know?” Topics include history of archaeology, field and laboratory methods, relationship between method and theory, and “scientific” and humanistic approaches to the interpretation of data. Spring Only

    Grading: OPT
  
  • ANTH 203 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology


    Unit(s): 3
    Examination of the anthropological approach to the study of human behavior. Exploration of human dependence on learned, socially transmitted behavior through consideration of ways of life in a broad range of societies. Satisfies GE, Area D1 (Individual and Society). Taught in face-to-face, hybrid or online modes. Satisfies GE, Area D1 (Individual and Society). Fall & Spring

    Grading: OPT
    Teaching Mode: Taught in face-to-face, hybrid and online modes.
  
  • ANTH 300 - Nature, Culture, and Theory: The Growth of Anthropology


    Unit(s): 4
    The nature of science, disciplinary inquiry, and the changing intellectual, institutional, and material context of the development of anthropology and its four major subfields in the contemporary world. Identification of significant issues, schools of thought, and historic persons. Training in the analysis of primary sources, scholarly procedure, library research, bibliography, and professional format and style. Prerequisites: at least one of the following: ANTH 200, 201, 202, or 203. Restricted to Anthropology juniors, seniors, and graduate students only. Fall Only

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of ANTH 200 or ANTH 201 or ANTH 202 or ANTH 203 and is restricted to Anthropology Junior, Senior and Graduate students only.
  
  • ANTH 301 - Human Fossils and Evolution


    Unit(s): 4
    This course reviews the fossil evidence for human evolution in Africa, Asia, and Europe during the Pliocene-Pleistocene epochs. The fossil evidence is treated in temporal, geological, and geographic contexts. The primary focus is on the evolutionary implications of the fossil evidence for understanding the evolution of human morphology and behavior. Implications for the emergence of modern human races are also considered. Prerequisites: completion of GE Area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 302 - The Evolution of Males and Females


    Unit(s): 4
    The reproductive and survival dilemmas faced by our ancestors have shaped our morphology and behavior in complex ways. This course examines the current theoretical frameworks for exploring human sexuality in evolutionary perspective. Prerequisites: completion of GE Area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
    Teaching Mode: This course is taught face-to-face.
  
  • ANTH 303 - Human Behavioral Ecology


    Unit(s): 4
    This course is an introduction to human behavioral ecology, the application of evolutionary and biological models to the study of human behavioral variation. Topics of discussion will include optimal foraging theory, kin selection, resource transfer, mate choice, and parental investment. Prerequisites: completion of GE Area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 305 - Topics in Biological Anthropology


    Unit(s): 4
    In-depth examination of a specific topic within biological anthropology. Topics vary with each offering. May be repeated for credit if topic differs. Prerequisites: completion of GE Area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit if topic differs.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 313 - Primate Behavioral Ecology


    Unit(s): 4
    This course will familiarize students with our closest living relatives, the primates. Topics include taxonomy, diets & dietary adaptations, ranging behavior, cooperation & competition, community ecology, and conservation. Prerequisites: completion of GE Area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor. This course is strongly recommended in preparation for ANTH 414. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 315 - Forensic Anthropology Theory and Practice


    Unit(s): 4
    This course explores the theories underlying forensic anthropology and how they are put into practice. Topics include a history of the discipline; professional responsibilities in the autopsy suite and courtroom; taphonomy and the estimation of time since death; techniques and contexts for positive identification; and depictions of forensic anthropologists in popular culture. Examination of case studies at local, national, and international scales. Prerequisite: completion of GE Area B2 and upper-division standing, or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 318 - Human Development: Sex and the Life Cycle


    Unit(s): 3
    An examination of developmental and evolutionary aspects of human reproductive biology and behavior from fetal through adult stages. Sexual selection and life history perspectives on fetal sex differentiation, gender identity, sex role development, puberty and secondary sexual characteristics, and mate choice. Satisfies GE Area E (The Integrated Person). Prerequisite: completion of GE Area B2 and open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students only. Taught in face-to-face, hybrid or online modes. Satisfies GE Area E (The Integrated Person). Fall & Spring

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper division standing, or consent of instructor.
    Teaching Mode: Taught in face-to-face, hybrid and online modes.
  
  • ANTH 322 - Historical Archaeology


    Unit(s): 4
    Introduction to the history, methods, and issues of the field of historical archaeology. Extensive readings provide examples of archaeology from post-1300s contexts in North America, Africa, Australia, and Latin America. Topics covered range from archaeological approaches to ethnic, gender and class diversity to the study of large-scale processes of colonialism, industrialism and global expansion. Broader issues discussed include the relationships between history and anthropology, the cross-cultural impact of European expansion, and the development of contemporary industrial societies. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 324 - Archaeology and the Bible


    Unit(s): 4
    An exploration of the archaeology and history of the ancient Near East, from the earliest human settlements through the Persian empire (ca. 10,500-332 BCE). Societies described in the Hebrew Bible are emphasized, with topics ranging from the rise of the state and international trade, to the identities and everyday lives of men, women, and children. The history and socio-political impacts of “Biblical Archaeology” are also examined. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Cross-listed with HIST 324 & JWST 324. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 325 - World Prehistory


    Unit(s): 4
    A global survey of the human past from the earliest evidence of tool use to the emergence of stratified urban societies. Emphasis is on the complex diversity of past lifeways, including the reconstruction of human social and material life, the development of different social systems, and connections between societies and their physical environment. Limited discussion of relevant archaeological methods of reconstruction and analysis. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 326 - Topics in Archaeology


    Unit(s): 4
    Topics vary with each offering; may be repeated for credit with permission of chair. Possible topics might include: environmental adaptation in foraging groups, Holocene transition studies, early food production, emergent cultural complexity, technological innovation and change, regional studies, materials analysis, and geoarchaeology. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit with permission of chair.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 327 - Archaeology of North America


    Unit(s): 4
    This course is a broad survey of the regions, periods, and issues relevant to the study of the North American archaeological record. Topics range from the human settlement of the hemisphere, and the many diverse cultural histories of the continent, through the development of key cultural components such as trade and exchange networks, food production systems, and urban societies, to the increasing impact of cultural resource legislation and the views and interests of modern indigenous populations on contemporary archaeological practice. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 329 - Bioarchaeology


    Unit(s): 4
    Bioarchaeologists use human remains obtained from archaeological settings to reconstruct past lifeways. Key concepts include recovery and analysis of human remains, human skeletal anatomy, disciplinary ethics, bodily expressions of disease and behavior, social complexity and population affinity, and embodied identity. Use of case studies reveals how bioarchaeological methods and theories are implemented around the world. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 340 - Living in our Globalized World


    Unit(s): 3
    This course explores differences in human cultures primarily as highlighted through cultural interactions. Focus is on learning to perceive how cultural differences influence the dynamics of human interactions and relationships at the level of the individual, the community, the nation, and the world. This will contribute to an understanding of the processes and patterns shaping our lives allowing students to develop the skills and perspectives necessary to live in the global community. Not applicable to the Cultural Anthropology subfield requirement for the Anthropology major. Satisfies upper-division GE, Area E (The Integrated Person). Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Taught in face-to-face, hybrid or online modes. Satisfies upper-division GE, Area E (The Integrated Person). Fall & Spring Not applicable to the Cultural Anthropology subfield requirement for the Anthropology major.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
    Teaching Mode: Taught in face-to-face, hybrid and online modes.
  
  • ANTH 341 - Emergence of Civilizations


    Unit(s): 3
    A presentation of theory and data related to the development and characteristic features of civilization. Such crucial issues as the domestication of plants and animals, the appearance of stratified societies, the emergence of urban life, the emergence of literacy and its implications for thought, and the emergence of the state will be addressed from a comparative perspective. The course takes a global approach to these topics, covering materials from Southwest Asia; Africa; the Mediterranean; and North, Central, and South America. Not applicable to the Archaeology subfield requirement for the anthropology major. Satisfies upper-division GE Area D2 (World History and Civilization). Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Satisfies upper-division GE Area D2 (World History and Civilization). Variable Intermittently Not applicable to the Archaeology subfield requirement for the anthropology major.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 342 - Organization of Societies


    Unit(s): 4
    Intensive in-class discussions of accounts from several societies, past and present. Discussions address key issues in cultural analysis (e.g., status, kinship, gender and identity, symbolism) by means of cross-cultural comparison and a holistic examination of culture. Students are encouraged to think critically and interpretively about the organization and cultural practices of the societies under review. Prerequisites: ANTH 203 and upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Requisite: ANTH 203 and upper-division standing.
  
  • ANTH 345 - Nature and Society: Topics in Anthropology and the Environment


    Unit(s): 4
    Using the methods of anthropology, this course focuses on the study of environmental issues. The course covers the history of anthropological approaches to the environment. Selected topics such as human ecology, historical ecology, natural resource management, environmental justice, and environmentalism will be announced in the semester schedule. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 352 - Global Issues


    Unit(s): 4
    This course explores anthropological perspectives on global issues. The course includes a brief introduction to the theoretical frameworks developed in the discipline for studying issues that impact humanity on a global scale. Possible topics may include: globalization, global capitalism, global climate change, international development, population movements such as international migration and diasporas, and global impacts of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and SARS. Topics vary with each offering; may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 354 - Quest for the Other: Tourism and Culture


    Unit(s): 4
    Examines the nature of tourism as a social and economic force. Different forms of tourism (eco, ethnic, heritage, mass, elite, etc.) are assessed both in terms of impacts on host cultures and their environments as well as tourists themselves. Case studies illustrate the positive and negative impacts of tourism as an agent of culture change. Prerequisite: upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 358 - Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology


    Unit(s): 4
    In-depth examination of a specific topic within sociocultural anthropology. Topics vary with each offering and might include: medical anthropology; economic anthropology; political anthropology; or issues such as homelessness, social capital, or community. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit if topics vary.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 380 - Language, Culture, and Society


    Unit(s): 4
    A survey of basic issues concerning language as a part of human behavior, the symbolic nature of human communication, language as an interpretive model for culture, the social nature of language, the psychobiological bases of language and its acquisition, human and nonhuman communicative behavior, and verbal and nonverbal communication. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 or ENGL 203 and upper division standing, or consent or instructor.
  
  • ANTH 382 - Language Change


    Unit(s): 4
    Survey of the distribution of the world’s languages and language families, with discussion of language evolution and areal, genetic, and typological classifications of languages. Study of the languages in contact and the processes of language change, with attention given to the history of writing systems and to writing as a source of evidence for the reconstruction of linguistic change. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 or ENGL 203 and upper division standing, or consent or instructor.
  
  • ANTH 383 - Language in Sociopolitical Context


    Unit(s): 4
    Focus on such topics as language attitudes, political power and linguistic equality, language and sociopolitical institutions, and language planning. Practical introduction to the insights offered by discourse analysis to the study of language varieties reflected in particular geographical regions, and by members of particular social classes/groups. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 or ENGL 203 and upper division standing, or consent or instructor.
  
  • ANTH 384 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology


    Unit(s): 3-4
    Topics may include: language acquisition, ideology, policy, revitalization, evolution, creolization and language contact, semantics and pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. Topics vary with each offering. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 or ENGL 203 and upper division standing, or consent or instructor.
  
  • ANTH 386 - Sign Languages and Signing Communities


    Unit(s): 4
    Focus is on sign languages used in Deaf communities around the world, with an emphasis on three themes: (a) language as a system, (b) language in cultural and social context, and (c) language relationships in space and time. No previous knowledge of sign language is required. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 or ENGL 203 and upper division standing, or consent or instructor.
  
  • ANTH 392 - Research in California Prehistory


    Unit(s): 4
    A seminar offering an introduction and review of a specific topic in California prehistory, emphasizing method and theory. Specific topics – such as regional culture history, subsistence and settlement, trade and exchange, prehistoric technology and osteology – will be announced in the semester schedule. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 395 - Community Involvement Program


    Unit(s): 1-3
    An experience involving the application of anthropological method and theory to community service work. Requirements: approval of a project of anthropological relevance, a minimum of 30 hours per unit of credit in the actual working situation, regular consultation with a faculty sponsor, and a paper to be determined by the student and faculty member in charge. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Anthropology majors only, upper-division standing, and consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 396 - Topics in Anthropology


    Unit(s): 1-4
    In-depth examination of a topic within anthropology. Topics vary with each offering. Maybe repeated for credit if topic differs. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
    Teaching Mode: Hybrid or Online
  
  • ANTH 399 - Student Initiated Course


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Student-initiated and -instructed courses on topics that enrich or extend current departmental offerings. May be repeated for credit. Course restricted to Anthropology Junior, Senior and Graduate students only.

    Grading: Cr/NC only.
  
  • ANTH 400 - Anthropology Teaching Praxis


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Supervision and assessment of curriculum development, course assessment as applicable to students in instructional or faculty-adjunct roles. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • ANTH 401 - Conference Preparation and Organization


    Unit(s): 3
    Planning, organizing, and implementing undergraduate research forum. Students learn about all aspects of conference organization and proceedings publication. Students will participate in event production, abstract solicitation and selection, publicity, and budgeting for a specific campus research conference. They will also gain valuable skills in journal editing, layout, and publication. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper division standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 412 - Human Osteology


    Unit(s): 4
    Combined lecture/laboratory course on the anatomy and biology of the human skeleton. Students learn to identify the bones and teeth of the human skeleton; the landmarks used for osteological analyses; and how morphological and metric analyses of bones and teeth can reconstruct personal biographies and population histories. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 414 - Observing Primate Behavior


    Unit(s): 4
    In this research methods course, students will learn how to describe and analyze primate behavior through direct observations of local fauna and captive primates at Bay Area zoos. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Completion of GE area B2 and upper-division or graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 415 - Forensic Anthropology Methods


    Unit(s): 4
    Combined lecture/laboratory course for students interested in the methods used by forensic anthropologists. Topics include learning the anatomy of the human skeleton; creating a biological profile by estimating age, sex, stature, and ancestry; identifying the effects of trauma and pathology on bone to discover cause and manner of death; and understanding forensic anthropologists’ role in crime scene investigation. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 420 - Archaeology Methods


    Unit(s): 4
    Basic methods of archaeological reconnaissance, excavation and laboratory analysis. Class time is divided between lecture/discussions, survey and excavation on local archaeological sites, and processing and analyzing excavated collections of artifacts. Upper division standing. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 444 - Material Culture Studies


    Unit(s): 4
    An interdisciplinary examination of the objects, structures, technologies and environments humans create and use. Compares approaches from anthropology, archaeology, folklore, history, vernacular architecture, and cultural landscape studies. Introduces students to material culture study methods, emphasizing techniques of identifying, recording, analyzing and interpreting a wide range of material culture categories. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203 and upper division standing.
  
  • ANTH 451 - Applied Ethnographic Methods


    Unit(s): 4
    This is an applied research course designed to link theory, field research, data collection, and service learning in the local community. This will include research design, data collection and analysis, and final report preparation and presentation. Other topics covered include historic overview of the development of applied anthropology, the uses and roles of anthropology outside academia, survey of professional practice including ethical considerations, state of the job market, techniques for career preparation, and issues of generalization versus specialization. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 454 - Ethnographic Field School


    Unit(s): 4
    A field school designed to help students develop their ethnographic field work skills, especially rapid appraisal techniques in an applied setting. Students will learn how to design and carry out a research project utilizing such skills as participant observation, interviewing, and data analysis. Students will be required to write a report based on their research and experiences. Contact department for more information. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ENGL 203 and upper division standing, or consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 480 - Studies of Language Use


    Unit(s): 4
    Application of methods and procedures used in the investigation of communication in natural contexts. Topics include research ethics, problem formation, research design, basic data gathering techniques and strategies (with an emphasis on linguistic approaches), quantitative and qualitative data analysis and report writing. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 490 - Topical Seminar in Anthropology


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit if topic differs.

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Anthropology Majors with Senior Standing
  
  • ANTH 491 - Senior Seminar


    Unit(s): 1
    The focus of the seminar may vary, but the class will comprehensively address the four goals of the anthropology major – comparative perspective, four-field coverage, integration of the four field approach, and ethical awareness – through discussion of areas of special interest to the department faculty. Project and activities will be designed that will require students to demonstrate their mastery of curricular goals as outlined in the department’s assessment program. Majors are strongly encouraged to enroll during their final fall semester prior to graduation. Fall Only

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors and Seniors only
  
  • ANTH 495 - Special Studies


    Unit(s): 1-4
    During the first week of the semester, students interested in special studies in anthropology must submit a written proposal and an outline of projected work to a faculty sponsor for approval. Each unit of credit requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester (3 hours per unit per week), including regular consultation with an evaluation by the faculty member in charge. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit up to 8 units.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 496 - Agency Internships


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Students in the internship program have an opportunity to apply anthropological theory and methods to a variety of situations in public and private agencies. Internships require faculty approval and a minimum of 45 hours of work per unit per semester, including regular consultation with the faculty sponsor. This internship is usually overseen by supervisors in off-campus agencies who report to faculty supervisors. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 496A - Internship in Archaeology


    Unit(s): 2-3
    Students will team with staff of SSU’s Anthropological Studies Center to perform, for example, pre-field research, recognize and record archaeological sites, use GPS equipment, make computer-generated maps, and complete state record forms. Activities will vary depending on available projects. Internships require a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester/unit, including regular consultation with faculty sponsor. Fall Only May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division or graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  
  • ANTH 497 - Anthropology Internships


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Students in the internship program have an opportunity to apply anthropological theory and methods to a variety of situations in public and private agencies. Internships require faculty approval, a minimum of 45 hours of work per unit per semester, including regular consultation with and evaluation by the faculty sponsor. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
  
  • ANTH 500 - Proseminar


    Unit(s): 4
    Introduction to research methodology in the social sciences; research design and implementation, use of library and archival materials, editorial review of writing, and guide to preparation of professional anthropological papers. Fall Only

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Course open to Cultural Resources Management graduate students only.
  
  • ANTH 502 - Archaeology: History and Theory


    Unit(s): 3
    The rise of theoretical archaeology, with emphasis on the range of theoretical approaches taken by archaeologists and the nature of archaeological problem solving in theory and practice. Spring Even Years

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Graduate Students only
  
  • ANTH 503 - Seminar: Cultural Resources Management


    Unit(s): 3
    Who owns the past and who has the right to manage it? Review of federal, state, and local legislation pertinent to the inventory, evaluation, and treatment of archaeological sites, historic buildings, and places that are important to Native Americans and others. Emphasis is placed on process of evaluation according to legal guidelines including, CEQA, the Section 106 Process, and the National Register of Historic Places. Fall Odd Years

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Graduate Students only
  
  • ANTH 554 - Field School in Cultural Heritage Management


    Unit(s): 4
    A field school designed to introduce graduate students to fieldwork in cultural heritage management. Students will learn how to design and carry out a research project utilizing skills appropriate to the specific focus of their project. Students will be required to write a report based on their research and experiences. Contact department for more information. Variable Intermittently May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Graduate Students only
  
  • ANTH 578 - Project Continuation


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Designed for students working on their thesis or master’s project but who have otherwise completed all graduate coursework toward their degree. Fall & Spring This course cannot be applied toward the minimum number of units needed for completion of the master’s degree.

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Graduate students only. Graduate Coordinator consent required.
  
  • ANTH 590 - Advanced Seminars in Anthropology


    Unit(s): 1-3
    In-depth consideration of specific anthropological, applied anthropology or anthropologically related topics. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Variable Intermittently

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Graduate Students only
  
  • ANTH 592 - Practicum in National Register of Historic Places


    Unit(s): 2
    This hands-on course will introduce students to the process by which historic buildings are recorded and evaluated for eligibility to the NRHP. Classes will cover basic wood-frame construction techniques, basic architectural description, and how to undertake focused historical research in official records. Students will learn to identify and describe a historic building, document it using photographs, plans, and detailed drawings, and reconstruct its history. Fall Even Years

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Class open to Graduate Students only
  
  • ANTH 595 - Special Studies


    Unit(s): 1-4
    During the first week of the semester students interested in special studies in anthropology must submit a written proposal and an outline of projected work to a faculty sponsor for approval. Each unit of credit requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester, which includes regular consultation with and evaluation by the faculty member in charge. Fall & Spring

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 596 - Agency Internships


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Students will have an opportunity to apply anthropological theory and methods and/or cultural resources management procedures as interns with public and private agencies. Internships require faculty approval and a minimum of 45 hours of work per unit per semester, including regular consultation with the faculty sponsor. This internship is usually overseen by supervisors in off-campus agencies who report to faculty supervisors. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 596A - Internship in Archaeology


    Unit(s): 2-3
    Students will team with staff of SSU’s Anthropological Studies Center to perform, for example, pre-field research, recognize and record archaeological sites, use GPS equipment, make computer-generated maps, and complete state record forms. Activities will vary depending on available projects. Internships require a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester/unit, including regular consultation with faculty sponsor. Fall Only May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 596B - Internship in Cultural Resources Management


    Unit(s): 2-3
    Students will team with staff of SSU’s Anthropological Studies Center to get intensive, hands-on experience in carrying out CRM projects, including: responding to requests for proposals, assessing the legal context of their work, budgeting, field logistics, cultural resources inventory, mapping, and report writing. Internships require a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester/unit, including regular consultation with faculty sponsor. Spring Only

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 596C - Internship in Information Management


    Unit(s): 2-3
    Students will team with staff of the Northwest Information Center to get intensive instruction in and experience with a variety of archival and research-based information, and a range of data management techniques relevant to current practices in cultural resources management and historic preservation in the regulatory context. Internships require a minimum of 45 hours of work per semester/unit, including regular consultation with faculty sponsor. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 597 - Anthropology Internships


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Students will have an opportunity to apply anthropological theory and methods and/or cultural resources management procedures as interns with public and private agencies. Internships require faculty approval, a minimum of 45 hours of work per unit per semester, including regular consultation with and evaluation by the faculty sponsor. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 598 - Teaching Assistant in Anthropology


    Unit(s): 1-3
    Provides experience by assisting the instructor in an anthropology course. Open only to advanced students for specific anthropology courses approved by the department. Fall & Spring May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: OPT
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 599A - Thesis


    Unit(s): 2-3
    Planning and execution of a research program culminating in the completion of a thesis (4 units maximum for 599A plus ANTH 599B). Fall & Spring

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.
  
  • ANTH 599B - Thesis


    Unit(s): 2-3
    Planning and execution of a research program culminating in the completion of a thesis (4 units maximum for ANTH 599A plus B). Fall & Spring

    Grading: GRD
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor.

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  • ARTH 160A - Humanities Learning Community


    Unit(s): 4
    ARTH 160 A/B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit. Students taking this course can not get credit for ARTH 210. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit. Fall Only Students taking this course can not get credit for ARTH 210.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • ARTH 160B - Humanities Learning Community


    Unit(s): 4
    ARTH 160 A/B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit. Students taking this course can not get credit for ARTH 210. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit. Students taking this course can not get credit for ARTH 210.

    Grading: GRD
  
  • ARTH 199 - Student-Instructed Course


    Unit(s): 1-4
    Please see current Schedule of Classes for details. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit.

    Grading: CNC
 

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