Requirements for the Major
Honors in the Major
Distinction in the Major
Certificate in Archaeology
Courses
5240 William H. Sewell Social Science Building, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-2866; www.anthropology.wisc.edu
Professors Bowie, Bunn, George, Hutchinson, Kenoyer, Khazanov, Lepowsky, Narayan, Ohnuki-Tierney, Price, Salomon, Strier, Whitehead; Associate Professors Lambert, Nadasdy, Schroeder, Yaeger, Zhou; Assistant Professors Hawks, Miller, Nesper, Pickering, Wendland
Undergraduate advisor in the major: Contact department, 262-2866
Faculty diversity liaison: Contact department, 262-2866
Anthropology is the comparative study of human diversity and distinctiveness through time and across the world. In terms of the questions it poses and the methods it uses, anthropology spans the humanities, the social sciences, and the biological, cognitive, and evolutionary sciences. In offering a natural history of the human species, it studies all human biological and behavioral variation from the earliest fossil records to the present, and includes the study of non-human primates as well. As a social science, anthropology aims at uncovering the patterns of past and present socioeconomic life. As one of the humanities, it seeks to understand the ways cultural meaning and political power have shaped human experience, especially in this era of intense globalization.
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, anthropology consists of several subfields, including: archaeology—the investigation and analysis of the remains from past cultures, uncovered through excavation; biological anthropology—the study of human evolution and the roots of the biological and genetic diversity found among contemporary peoples; and sociocultural anthropology—the comparative study of society, politics, economy, and culture, whether in historical times or in our contemporary moment. UW-Madison also offers some classes in anthropological linguistics—the analysis of language and its place in social life. Comparative and empirical work—and fieldwork in particular—are the hallmarks of anthropology on this campus.
Thus, anthropology at UW-Madison is characterized by a comparative point of view, a focus on humans and societies in all their variation and similarity, and an effort to reveal and understand the complex but organized diversity that has shaped the human condition, past and present.
105 Introduction to Human Biology, 3 cr
300 Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr
490 Undergraduate Seminar, 3 cr
Majors must also take two of the following three archaeology courses:
112 Principles of Archaeology, 3 cr
321 The Emergence of Human Culture, 3 cr
322 The Origins of Civilization, 3 cr
A minimum of 30 credits within the department is required, including 105, 300, 490, and two courses from the following: 112, 321, or 322. No more than 40 credits may be taken as part of the major. Introductory courses in linguistics and statistics are recommended. Undergraduates may substitute a graduate seminar for Anthropology 490 only if they have permission of the instructor, permission of an L&S academic dean, and a GPA of 3.5 or better. If advanced degree study is planned, additional courses in related fields should be discussed with an advisor in the department.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. Courses 300 and above can be counted toward this requirement, with the exception of elementary Quechua and Yucatec Maya language courses (361, 362, 366, 376, 377).
By arrangement with a supervising professor, certain upper-group students may substitute a thesis for 4 of the above required credits, to be written in biological anthropology, archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, or linguistics.
Students wishing to declare an anthropology major should go to the Department of Anthropology, 5240 William H. Sewell Social Science Building.
Students planning to go on to graduate-level study should talk to their advisor about foreign languages, field experience, or other training needed for advanced anthropological research.
Honors students must complete 105, 106, 300, 490 and two of the following: 112, 321, 322. In addition, honors students must complete 3 credits in honors courses in each section of anthropology (biological, archaeological, and cultural), as well as take an additional 490 seminar or one seminar at the 600 or (with consent of instructor and advisor) 900 level, and a Senior Honors Thesis (681/682). Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 in courses taken in the major and an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all courses taken at UW-Madison at the time of graduation.
Undergraduate students who are not enrolled in the honors program are eligible to be recommended by their advisor to the department to receive Distinction in the Major if they have maintained a 3.5 GPA in their major and have written an exceptional senior thesis or an exceptional paper in an undergraduate seminar, graduate seminar, or independent study.
The mission of the certificate is to provide students with a global perspective of archaeology and of human culture. Through the certificate program, students gain an understanding of archaeology in its broadest sense. They explore the origins of subsistence strategies, trade, technology, ideology, and conflict still present in the modern global environment, as well as the ever-changing economic and political climate. Archaeology at UW Madison is truly an interdisciplinary endeavor. The certificate offers a linkage among courses in several departments and stimulates students to think about similar topics from different academic and theoretical perspectives.
The certificate requires 21 credits of course work:
The 21 credits must be distributed among at least three of the following departments: anthropology, art history, classics, geography, geology and geophysics, Hebrew and Semitic studies, history, and zoology.
For additional information about the certificate, and for a list of courses, see the department Web site, www.anthropology.wisc.edu.
Some courses are offered only occasionally. Students may contact the anthropology department to find out how frequently a particular course is taught.
100 General Anthropology. I, II; 3 cr (S-E). General understanding of humans in relation to cultures, evolutionary development and racial diversity, capacities for society, and the development of the world's major cultures. P: Open to Fr. Not open to stdts with a prior coll anthro crse.
102 Archaeology and the Prehistoric World. I, II; 3 cr (Z-E). Introduction to prehistoric world from origins of human culture to the beginnings of written history as revealed by archaeological research at great sites and ruins around the globe. Archaeological analyses of famous prehistoric sites as case studies to illustrate concepts and techniques used by archaeologists in their efforts to understand the rise, florescence, and demise of vanished societies. P: Open to Fr.
104 Cultural Anthropology and Human Diversity. I, II, SS; 3 cr (e-S-E). Introduction to cultural anthropology for non-majors; comparative cross-cultural consideration of social organization, economics, politics, language, religion, ecology, gender, and cultural change. Includes 25% coverage of U.S. ethnic and racial minorities. P: Open to Fr. Not for cr for those who have taken Anthro 204.
105 Principles of Biological Anthropology. I or II; 3 cr (B-E). Genetic basis of morphological, physiological and behavioral variations within and between human populations, and their origins and evolution. P: Open to Fr with HS biology or cons inst.
106 Human Biology Laboratory. I, II; 3 cr (B-E). Lab training in the techniques of description and analysis of human morphological variations. P: Anthro 105 or 107, or con reg, or cons inst.
112 Principles of Archaeology. I, II; 3 cr (S-E). Introduction to basic methods, techniques, and principles of modern anthropological archaeology. The nature of archaeological remains and the use of archaeological materials to study the long-term changes in human behavior. P: Open to All Undergrads.
120 Freshman/Sophomore Seminar in Anthropology. I or II or SS; 3 cr (E). Intensive study of a problem in human variability through study of nontechnical materials. Emphasis on acquiring anthropological concepts through discussion and direct experience of ethnographic, archaeological, or human physical evidence. P: Open to Fr.
205 Human Variation. I or II; 3 cr (B-I). Distribution, history, and origins of human variation. P: Open to Fr.
211 Global Language Issues. (Crosslisted with Folklore, Intl St, Linguis) Irr.; 4 cr (Z-E). A series of modules, each showcasing one language and its culture. Each module tackles a major issue about language, such as extinction and revival, language and nationhood, how widely and deeply languages differ, language and wordview, writing systems and literacy, language discrimination and inequality. P: Open to Fr.
260 Latin America: An Introduction. (Crosslisted with Spanish, Geog, History, Poli Sci, Rur Soc, Afroamer, Soc) I or II or SS; 3-4 cr (S-E). Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective; historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present; political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology in tropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; cultural contrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labor movements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media.
277 Africa: An Introductory Survey. (Crosslisted with Soc, African, Afroamer, Geog, History, Poli Sci) I, II; 4 cr (Z-I). African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure. P: Open to Fr.
300 Cultural Anthropology: Theory and Ethnography. I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). Survey of cultural anthropology with emphasis on ethnographic description, methodology, and contemporary theory. Course focuses on both humanistic and social scientific approaches to human sociocultural diversity. P: So st or cons inst.
301 Introduction to Linguistics: Descriptive and Theoretical. (Crosslisted with Linguis) I, II, SS; 3 cr (H-E). Elementary theory and practical work in phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, with attention to formal grammar. P: Open to Fr. Stdts may not receive cr for both Linguis 101 & 301.
302 Hominoid Evolution. I or II; 3 cr (Y-I). The evolution of the Hominoidea is reconstructed from direct and indirect evidence. Cladistic and phylogenetic analyses are used to study the relationships among species. Interpretations of the fossil record are presented from a historical perspective, focusing on the hominoid-hominid transition. P: Anthro 105 or 107.
303 Human Skeletal Anatomy. I or II; 4 cr (B-I). A comprehensive examination of skeletal anatomy at both the gross and histologic levels; methods for the archaeological identification of skeletal fragments; criteria for the estimation of age, sex, stature, and other aspects of forensic anthropology. Lecture and lab. P: Anthro 105, 107, or cons inst.
304 Heredity, Environment and Human Populations. I, II; 3 cr (B-I). Cultural and ecological factors influencing the composition and structure of human population; expression and distribution of genetic characters within and between populations; racial differences, race formations; constitutional studies, mating systems and their genetic consequences. P: Cons inst.
309 Prehistoric Europe. I or II; 3 cr (S-D). European prehistory from the earliest evidence of human occupation up to the threshold of the Classical Greek and Roman civilizations. P: Anthro 112 or 321 or Jr st or cons inst.
310 Topics in Archaeology. I, II, SS; 3 cr (S-I). Selected areas, periods or problems in archaeology. P: Variable.
311 Archaeological Chemistry. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Introduction to laboratory analysis with particular reference to artifactual and non-artifactual remains. Lectures cover methods and interpretation of results; laboratory involves application of methods to archaeological materials. P: Cons inst.
314 Indians of North America. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) I or II; 3 cr (e-S-I). Description and analysis of native cultures, and the role of environmental and historical factors in North America. P: So st or cons inst.
317 Peoples and Cultures of the Arctic. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) I or II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Traditional and contemporary cultures of the Eskimos and Indians of the American arctic and subarctic. Limited comparative data from circum-polar peoples of the Old World. P: Anthro 100 or 104 or cons inst.
318 Peoples and Cultures of Africa. II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Native peoples and cultures with their changes and status under European domination and since independence. P: Jr st or cons inst.
319 Peoples and Cultures of the Pacific. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Native races and cultures of the Pacific as material for study of cultural development. P: Jr st.
321 The Emergence of Human Culture. I; 3 cr (S-I). Worldwide archaeological evidence for the development of human culture and behavior from the earliest appearance of human groups to the threshold of the agricultural revolution. P: Prior crse in archaeology, So st, or cons inst.
322 The Origins of Civilization. II; 3 cr (S-I). Global archaeological survey of the origins of pristine civilizations beginning with the development of food production and ending with the emergence of the world's first civilizations. Focus of attention: Near East, Egypt, the Indus Valley, North China, Mesoamerica, and Peru. P: Anthro 112 or 321 or cons inst.
326 Peoples of the Andes Under Inca and Spanish Rule. I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). The Inca Empire and its subject peoples as seen through chronicles, the archaeological record, and unconventional sources; the European invasion; resistance, millenarism, and the emergence of modern Andean culture from the colonial matrix; the great insurrections; submersion and rediscovery of Andean institutions in the Republics; roots of modern ethnic conflict. P: Anthro 112 or 321 or Jr st or cons inst.
327 Peoples of the Andes Today. I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). Modern Quechua and Aymara-speaking peoples in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia: high-altitude herding and farming; Andean models for social organization; land-centered belief and ritual; ethnic discrimination and responses to it; transformations of the Andean cultures in urban and mining settings. P: Jr st or cons inst.
329 The Anthropology of Lowland South America. I or II; 3 cr (D). Introduction to the anthropology of Lowland South America. Topics covered will include ecology, social organization, ritual and shamanism, myth, warfare, cannibalism, gender relations, ethnicity, tribal society and the frontier, ethnographic writing and the use of historical materials. P: So st or cons inst.
330 Topics in Ethnology. I, II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Content varies. Some representative topics: peoples and cultures of the European part of the USSR, peoples and cultures of Soviet Asia, anthropology of space and time, anthropology and history, pastoralists and pastoral Nomads, American Indian folklore, etc. P: Intro crse in cult anthro or cons inst.
333 Prehistory of Africa. I or II; 3 cr (S-D). A survey of the archaeological record of human development in Africa, beginning over two million years ago and continuing through the transition to farming and metallurgy; greatest emphasis on the stone age portion of prehistory. P: Anthro 112 or 321 or cons inst.
334 Civilization of Ancient Mexico. I or II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Description of Indian culture and society on the eve of Spanish conquest; rise of Meso-American civilization as seen from oral tradition and native pictorial manuscripts; adaptation of Indian life to Spanish rule. P: Anthro 100 or So st.
335 The Ancient Maya. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). A multi-faceted examination of the prehispanic Maya of southern Mexico and Central America that integrates archaeological and written sources. Special attention is given to the rise of lowland Maya civilization and its eventual dissolution. P: An intro crse in anthro or So st.
338 Introduction to Prehistory and Archaeological Principles. I, II, SS; 4 cr (S-I). Distance learning course that introduces the history, foundations, methods, and theories of modern anthropological archaeology. Provides experience with the analytical methods used by archaeologist through web-based laboratory exercises. P: Stdts may not receive cr for both Anthro 112 & 338.
343 Anthropology of Religion. (Crosslisted with Relig St) I or II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Anthropological approaches. Illustrated by critical considerations of outstanding contributions. Selected religious systems; areal and topical comparative studies; religion as an ethnographic problem. P: Anthro 104 or cons inst.
344 Anthropological Approaches to Folklore. (Crosslisted with Folklore) I or II; 3 cr (S-D). Folklore as cultural process. Reviews interdisciplinary history of theories and methods, examining folklore in terms of genres, performance, cultural construction of gendered identities, sociology of knowledge, domination and resistance. Involves field collections. Enrollment limited to 25. P: Anthro 100, 104, 204 or cons inst.
345 Family, Kin and Community in Anthropological Perspective. I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Comparison of the form and function of such social institutions as marriage and the family, age and sex groups, secret societies, task groups, and class in cross-cultural perspective. P: Anthro 104 or cons inst.
346 Peoples and Cultures of Russia. I; 3-4 cr (S-I). Focuses on the main characteristics of Russian society and culture in their historical development and ethnic diversity. P: Jr or Sr st; others with cons inst.
350 Political Anthropology. I or II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Comparison and analysis of political structures, behavior and processes among selected peoples of the world; special emphasis on leadership, authority, power, and the origins of the states; the relevance of primitive political systems to anthropological theory and to the comparative study of politics. P: Jr st or cons inst.
352 Ancient Technology and Invention. I or II or SS; 3 cr (b-S-D). The origins and development of early technologies. Impact of key prehistoric and pre-industrial inventions on the course of human evolution. P: Intro archaeol crse or cons inst.
353 Indians of the Western Great Lakes. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) I or II; 3 cr (e-S-I). Description and analysis of Indian cultures in the area around the western Great Lakes, with special emphasis on traditional cultures of the Indians in Wisconsin. P: Anthro 100, 104 or cons inst.
354 Archaeology of Wisconsin. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) I or II; 3 cr (e-S-I). Introduces students to the archaeological evidence for the diverse Native American cultures of Wisconsin over the past 12,000 years. P: Jr st or cons inst.
355 Archaeology of Eastern North America. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) I or II; 3 cr (e-S-I). Reviews the archaeological evidence pertaining to native North American lifeways of the eastern woodlands of North America from the earliest arrival of humans more than 12,000 years ago through sustained contact with Europeans. P: Jr st, Anthro 102 or 112, or cons inst.
356 Archaeology of Western North America. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) I or II; 3 cr (e-S-I). Reviews the archaeological evidence pertaining to prehistoric Native North American lifeways of the Northwest Coast, the Plateau, the Great Basin, California, and the American Southwest. Emphasis is on significant cultural transitions such as the origins of sedentary villages, ranks and status, the development of agriculture, migration, and trade. P: Anthro 102 or 112 or cons inst.
357 Introduction to the Anthropology of Japan. I or II; 3-4 cr (S-I). Japanese culture from anthropological perspectives. Emphasis on the order of meaning which serves both as model for and model of the day-to-day behavior and thought processes of the Japanese. P: Jr st.
358 Anthropology of China. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (S-I). Topics of immediate concern to the field of anthropology and Chinese studies. Focus on social and cultural changes in rural, urban, as well as ethnic minority settings in post-1949 China. P: So st or cons inst.
361 Elementary Quechua. I or SS; 4 cr (E). Phonology and morphology; concentration on the acquisition of conversational skills; reading of texts of graded difficulty; three hours classroom and one hour lab.
362 Elementary Quechua. II or SS; 4 cr (E). Continuation of 361. P: Anthro 361 or cons inst.
363 Intermediate Quechua. I; 4 cr (D). Advanced morphology and syntax; advanced conversation and composition; cultural background of Quechua speaking peoples through reading of myths, legends and folktales. P: Anthro 362 or cons inst.
364 Advanced Quechua. II; 4 cr (D). Continuation of advanced conversation and composition; cultural background of Quechua-speaking peoples through reading of myths, legends, folktales; problems in dialectology. P: Anthro 363 or cons inst.
365 Medical Anthropology. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). The ecology of health and disease in human cultures; health-related social systems and behavior cross-culturally; practical implications of medical anthropology for improving the health of specific populations. P: Jr st or cons inst.
366 Intensive Introductory Quechua. SS; 6 cr (E). Intensive initial course in Quechua language, emphasizing grammar and conversation. Summer session intensive format covers elementary level and includes early stages of intermediate learning. P: Jr, Sr, or Grad st, or cons inst; stdts may not receive credit for both 366 & 361.
369 Peoples and Cultures of Central and Eastern Europe. I or II; 3-4 cr (I). The course will provide the students with the basic information and a body of ethnographic/cultural/historical data on a variety of peoples of Central and Eastern Europe. P: Jr, Sr, or Grad st, or cons inst.
370 Field Course in Archaeology. SS; 3-6 cr (I). An introduction to the techniques of field archaeology, including site survey, mapping, and excavation by participation in an actual archaeological field project. Also instruction in the description and analysis of artifacts. The site(s) excavated vary each year. Normally, residence off campus beyond commuting distance to Madison. At least 5 full work days per week usually required. P: Anthro 102 or 112 or 321 & cons inst.
372 Jews of Central and Eastern Europe. (Crosslisted with Jewish, Relig St) I or II; 3-4 cr (S-D). Course will focus on main characteristics of Central and Eastern European Jews (Ashkenazim) in their cultural-historical development. P: So st or cons inst. Open to Fr with cons inst.
374 The Anthropology of War. I or II; 3 cr (D). Introduces anthropological approaches to the study of war: topics will include theoretical explanations, the development of military organization and technology, peace, the rituals of war, war and society, and the ethnography of violent death. P: So st.
376 First Semester Yucatec Maya. I; 4 cr (H-E). Introduction to Yucatec Maya language. Focus on acquiring vocabulary and grammar for basic conversational proficiency. Taught through in-class oral and aural exercises, language tapes, and primary texts. Students also learn about Maya culture, history, folklore, and language politics. P: Open to Fr.
377 Second Semester Yucatec Maya. II; 4 cr (H-I). Continued introduction to Yucatec Maya language. Focus on acquiring vocabulary and grammar for basic conversational proficiency. Taught through in-class oral and aural exercises, language tapes, and primary texts. Students also learn about Maya culture, history, folklore, and language politics. P: Anthro 376. Open to Fr.
391 Bones for the Archaeologist. II; 3 cr (D). An introduction to the principles and techniques in the identification and interpretation of animal bones. Short lectures and weekly laboratory exercises; analysis of an archaeological bone assemblage. P: Intro archaeol crse or cons inst.
392 Ceramic Analysis in Archaeology. I or II; 3 cr (D). Principles and techniques of ceramic analyses used by archaeologists. Lectures and laboratory exercises. P: Intro archaeol crse or cons inst.
393 Lithic Analysis in Archaeology. I or II; 3 cr (D). Procurement, manufacture, use, and analysis of stone artifacts. Lecture and lab oratory sessions. P: Prior crse in archaeology. So st.
394 Data Analysis in Archaeology. I or II; 3 cr (D). Quantitative analysis of archaeological data; definition and recording of measurements; computer storage and analysis of data; elementary statistical procedures for description and analysis. P: Prior crse in archaeology. So st.
410 Evolutionary Biology. (Crosslisted with Zoology, Botany) II; 3 cr (B-I). Evolutionary biology, emphasizing how modern scientists study evolution. Topics include: nature and mechanisms of microevolution, macroevolution, adaptation, speciation; systematics and taxonomy; quantitative genetics and measurement of natural selection; phylogenetic analyses of behavior, physiology, morphology, biochemistry; current controversies in evolution. P: An elem course in zool or botany & So st; Genetics/Botany/Zool 160 or 466 recommended.
411 The Evolution of the Genus, Homo. I or II; 3 cr (D). Course will focus on the course of human evolution beginning with the Pliocene appearance of our genus, Homo, and ending with the worldwide spread of modern Homo sapiens throughout the Old World. P: Anthro 105, or 107, or 302, or cons inst.
414 Bioarchaeology: Human Life from the Skeleton. I or II; 3 cr (D). Course will focus on elucidating biological characteristics from skeletal and other biological remains recovered in archaeological contexts. P: Anthro 303 or 391, or cons inst.
424 Historical Anthropology. I or II; 3 cr (D). An introduction to historical approaches in anthropology: topics covered include early theories, evolutionism, ethnohistory, culture change, ritual and symbolic transformation, indigenous/oral histories, conceptions of time and the analysis of texts and visual images. P: So st.
430 Language and Culture. (Crosslisted with Linguis, LCA) I or II; 3-4 cr (H-A). The relationship of language as a communication system to the culture transmitted by it. Principle problems in the interrelations of language and nonlinguistic human behavior. P: So st or cons inst.
431 American Indian Folklore. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind, Folklore) II; 3 cr (e-D). An introduction to the genres of American Indian Folklore. Special attention is given to creation stories, trickster tales, and the relationship between folklore and historical memory. P: Jr st & one of the following: Anthro 314 or 344; Folklore 100 or 230 or 320; or cons inst.
437 American Indian Women. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind, Folklore, Women St) II; 3 cr (e-H-I). Examines and interprets the roles of American Indian women in traditional societies, and in contemporary North America. P: 1 crse in Amer Ind St, Anthro 314 or Women St 223, 101, or 102.
438 Functional and Evolutionary Biology of Primates. I or II; 3 cr (B-A). Lab. Comparative study of dental, cranial, and postcranial skeletal morphology in primates from a functional and evolutionary perspective. In-depth analysis of the behavioral-structural interface. P: Anthro 408, 458, or cons inst.
440 Introduction to Anthropological Research. I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-A). Supervised research on topics selected by students. Working independently or in small groups, students investigate problems in depth and report their conclusions. P: Jr st or cons inst.
443 Anthropology by Women. (Crosslisted with Women St) I or II; 3 cr (S-D). Contributions of women anthropologists to feminist and anthropological theories and research methods. Field research and gender. Current debates in women's studies and anthropology in light of recent research on women and gender in cross-cultural perspective. P: So st; one women st crse or one anthro crse or cons inst.
448 Anthropology of Law. I or II; 3 cr (Z-I). A comparative examination of the legal realm of tribal and peasant societies as seen in cross-cultural perspective. Describes the relationship of law to anthropology, presents theories of change of legal systems and provides ethnographic case studies. P: Jr st or cons inst.
453 Study Abroad: Topics in Archaeology. I, II; 1-6 cr (S-D). A course carried with a UW-Madison study abroad program which has no equivalent on this campus. P: Current reg with a UW-Madison study abroad progm.
454 Study Abroad: Topics in Biological Anthropology. I, II, SS; 1-6 cr (Y-D). A course carried with a UW-Madison study abroad program which has no equivalent on this campus. P: Current reg with a UW-Madison study abroad progm.
455 Study Abroad: Topics in Cultural Anthropology. I, II; 1-6 cr (S-D). A course carried with a UW-Madison study abroad program which has no equivalent on this campus. P: Current reg with a UW-Madison study abroad progm.
458 Primate Behavioral Ecology. I or II; 3 cr (I). Primate behavior examined from an evolutionary and ecological perspective, focusing on adaptations to the social and nonsocial environment. Topics include: nepotism, reciprocity, competition, cooperation, and sex differences; the ecological role of primates in their communities is discussed. P: Anthro 105, 107, or equiv, or cons inst.
462 Anthropology of South Asia. (Crosslisted with LCA) I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Examines dominant intellectual paradigms informing anthropology of South Asia. Topics include debates on caste, kinship, socialization, religions, applied anthropology. Primary focus India but students may write research paper on any South Asian country. P: Jr st or cons inst.
470 Ecological Anthropology. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). The comparative study of human populations in ecosystems. Relations between culture and the bio-physical environment, with the focus on cultural adaptation. Implications for anthropological theory, sociocultural evolution and contemporary problems. P: Intro crse in anthro.
471 Ethnohistory of American Indian Religious and Political Movements. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (I). The course explores the different ways in which American Indian peoples have sought to manage their on-going encounter with Europeans and Euro-Americans by examining a number of cases of intentional cultural change taking the form of religious and political movements. P: 100-level crse in Amer Ind, hist, anthro, soc, or poli sci, or cons inst.
490 Undergraduate Seminar. I, II; 3 cr (A). Discussion and preparation of reports on specific topics indicated by changing title of seminar. P: Jr st and cons inst. Not open to Grad stdts; intro crse appropriate to the topic.
501 Colloquium in Anthropology. 0 cr (A). Discussion of current research. P: Grad st or cons inst.
520 Ethnic Representations in Wisconsin. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; 4 cr (D). Representation and self-representation of ethnic cultures in Wisconsin. For example: museums, mass media, ethnic theater. Involves field work and/or archival research. P: Anthro 300 or Folklore 200 or cons inst.
528 Anthropology of Drugs. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (S-I). Review the current state of anthropological studies of drugs and examine various approaches taken to the subject. Cover a broad range of drugs, from spices and stimulants, through tobacco and alcohol, to cocaine and heroin. P: So st or cons inst.
539 The Folklore of Festivals and Celebrations. (Crosslisted with Folklore, Music, Theatre) I or II or SS; 3 cr (H-A). Survey of interdisciplinary literature on social/performative folklore aesthetics and environments by in-depth study of three festivals and ceremonies. Required field trips. P: Jr st or cons inst.
545 Psychological Anthropology. I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Survey of psychologically oriented approaches in cultural anthropology: ethnopsychiatry, the ethnography of emotion, conceptions of the self, cognitive development, and culturally defined deviance and mental illness. P: Jr st or cons inst.
570 Anthropology and Education. (Crosslisted with Ed Pol) I or II; 3 cr (e-S-I). The current and historical relation of anthropology to education with particular reference to culture contact and social change, cultural perspectives on education and educational systems, learning as cultural transmission, and application of anthropological knowledge to curriculum. P: Jr st.
601 Proseminar in Biological Anthropology. I or II; 3 cr (S-D). A comprehensive overview of the major theoretical developments and debates in biological anthropology. Topics include the concept of adaptation, molecular and population genetics, the fossil record, and the interaction between genes, social behavior and culture. P: Anthro 105 or 107 or cons inst; Jr, Sr, or Grad st.
603 Seminar in Evolutionary Theory. I or II; 3 cr (A). Evolutionary theory relevant to human evolution including morphological, behavioral and genetical aspects. P: Cons inst & instruction in morphology, heredity, & stat.
604 Seminar: Topics in Physical Anthropology of the Living. I or II; 3 cr (A). Theory and practice of techniques in measurement and description of human variation. Topics change. When the topic warrants, lab sessions. Cons inst. P: Grad st & cons inst.
605 Seminar—Current Problems in Paleoanthropology. I or II; 3 cr (A). Research with attention on the evolutionary biology of hominids. P: Cons inst.
606 Ethnicity, Nations, and Nationalism. I or II; 3-4 cr (e-I). Analytical treatment of current anthropological approaches to the study of ethnicity, nation, and nationalism accompanied by case studies. P: Sr or Grad st or cons inst.
619 Biology of Mind. (Crosslisted with Zoology, Neurosci, Psych) I; 3 cr (B-D). Origins and structures of mind, brain, and consciousness. Transitions from early mammalian through primate to hominid intelligence. Genetics and plasticity in brain development. Modern studies of human brain mechanisms and consciousness. P: Jr st; college level elem crse in biology or psych.
622 Cross-Cultural Spread of World Religions. (Crosslisted with Relig St) I or II; 3-4 cr (e-S-D). A review of the origins, spread, and competition of three world religions: Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism in cross-cultural perspective. P: Sr or Grad st or cons inst.
639 Field School: Ethnography of Wisconsin Festivals. (Crosslisted with Folklore) Alt yrs.; SS; 6-8 cr (D). A review of key methodological and theoretical approaches for studying festivals, in situ observation of summer festivals and small town folk and ethnic museums, and supervised writing and photographic assignments. P: Cons inst.
641 The Evolution of Human Diet. I or II; 3-4 cr (D). Diet as constrained by nutritional requirements throughout primate and human evolution. Topics covered: primate diets as models, diets of our primate and human ancestors, early agriculturalists, and modern gatherer-hunters. P: Anthro 105 or 107 or cons inst.
645 Self and Other in Anthropological Analysis. I or II; 3-4 cr (A). Sets the discipline of anthropology in historical, intellectual, and political contexts, focussing on the relationship between observing Western Self and observed non-Western Others. Reviews critiques and reformulations in fieldwork, ethnography, and theory. P: Jr st.
658 Ecological Models of Behavior. I or II; 3 cr (A). Examines the theoretical assumptions and empirical development of optimality models in behavioral ecology and social evolution, and applies these models to the evolution of body size and life history variables, foraging, social organization, cognition, and reproductive strategies. P: Jr, Sr, or Grad st or cons inst.
660 Proseminar: History of Buddhism and Buddhist Social Institutions. (Crosslisted with LCA, Relig St) Irr.; 3 cr (H-A). A workshop on the promises and problems of reconstructing the religions and social lives of Buddhists in medieval India. P: Jr st & two crses at 300 level or higher in Asian religions or cons inst.
666 The Anthropology of Shamanism and Occult Experience. (Crosslisted with Relig St) II; 3 cr (A). Shamanism is a global form of religious practice involving direct contact with the spirit world through ecstatic and magical techniques. This course examines shamanic practice and considers allied forms of occult experience outside of the major world religions. P: So st.
668 Primate Conservation. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (A). Evaluates the conservation status of non-human primates, and considers why different species are vulnerable to different kinds of threats. The ways in which regional and global conservation policies are developed and implemented will also be discussed. P: Anthro 458 or cons inst.
676 American Indian Lands and Sovereignties. (Crosslisted with Amer Ind) Alt yrs.; I or II; 3 cr (A). This seminar explores the cultural dimensions of historical and contemporary treaty-making and self-government in North America. Combines an examination of basic concepts, such as "property," "sovereignty," and "identity," with an in-depth analysis of selected case studies. P: Amer Ind 490 or Amer Ind 314 or cons inst.
677 Public Monuments and Symbols. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (A). Focus on public monuments and symbols as a means through which the citizens of the modern state are socialized and common identities are changed, as well as on their role in social and cultural change. P: Jr st or cons inst.
681 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr (A). P: Cons inst.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr (A). P: Cons inst.
690 Problems in Anthropology. I, II; 3-4 cr (I). Independent research in specific problems in physical anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology; under supervision. P: Cons inst or Jr or Sr major or Grad st.
691 Senior Thesis. 2 cr (A). P: Cons inst.
692 Senior Thesis. 2 cr (A).
696 Archaeological Methods of Curation. I or II or SS; 1-3 cr (D). Practicum in the curation of prehistoric stone, bone, and ceramics. Involves handling materials, identification of artifacts, conservation techniques, preparation of materials for storage or display. P: Prior coursework in archaeology and cons instr.
698 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-6 cr (A). P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a Cr/N basis. Previous or con exposure to the same subj on an intmed level; requires cons inst.
699 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-6 cr (A). Letter graded. P: Previous or con exposure to the same subj on an intmed level, Jr or Sr st & cons inst.