Anthropology    101

3 (crs.)

Indigenous Wisconsin (XS)(ES)

An interdisciplinary introduction to the history, culture, and sovereignty of American Indians through the disciplines of Anthropology, Business, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology.

Anthropology    102

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Anthropology (XS)

Basic concepts from the various areas of study within anthropology (cultural, linguistic, biological, and Archaeological) brought together to examine and explain, in an integrated fashion, aspects of the human condition.

Anthropology    103

3 (crs.)

An Introduction to Hmong/American Studies (XS) (ES)

There are 299,000 Hmong living in the United States, with most living in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Hmong are from Laos, a previously colonized country of the French. During the Vietnam War, the United States engaged in a covert operation in Laos called the Secret War, where U.S. CIA operatives recruited Hmong and other ethnic Lao minorities to fight as proxy soldiers for the U.S. against Communist regimes in Southeast Asia. However, the U.S.’s failed military intervention and withdrawal from SE Asia left many Hmong who allied with the U.S. to face reprisal from the new Pathet Lao Communist party that came into power. It is estimated that 150,000 Hmong left Laos. This course is a brief, interdisciplinary, and expansive survey of Hmong Studies from Hmong migration out of China, migration to Southeast Asia, French colonialism of Indochina, American intervention in Laos during the Vietnam War, exodus from Laos and refugee resettlement, and life in the U.S. This course examines the humanistic questions of displacement, trauma, economic inequality, gender and sexuality, race and racialization, as well as diasporic and imagined communities beyond nation-state borders.

Anthropology    103Q1

3 (crs.)

Intro to Hmong/American Studies (XS) (ES)

There are 299,000 Hmong living in the United States, with most living in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Hmong are from Laos, a previously colonized country of the French. During the Vietnam War, the United States engaged in a covert operation in Laos called the Secret War, where U.S. CIA operatives recruited Hmong and other ethnic Lao minorities to fight as proxy soldiers for the U.S. against Communist regimes in Southeast Asia. However, the U.S.’s failed military intervention and withdrawal from SE Asia left many Hmong who allied with the U.S. to face reprisal from the new Pathet Lao Communist party that came into power. It is estimated that 150,000 Hmong left Laos. This course is a brief, interdisciplinary, and expansive survey of Hmong Studies from Hmong migration out of China, migration to Southeast Asia, French colonialism of Indochina, American intervention in Laos during the Vietnam War, exodus from Laos and refugee resettlement, and life in the U.S. This course examines the humanistic questions of displacement, trauma, economic inequality, gender and sexuality, race and racialization, as well as diasporic and imagined communities beyond nation-state borders.

Anthropology    105

3 (crs.)

Biological Anthropology Survey

A study of evolutionary theory, the place of humans in the primate order, the fossil evidence for human evolution and interpretation of that evidence, the biological and genetic basis of human variation, and possible other topics of human biology.

Anthropology    110

3 (crs.)

Food, Culture and Identity (XS)(ES)

Food is the very core of life and one of the most culturally prescribed areas of human experience. This course will study the role of food in human history, and the biocultural construction of what is classified as food. We will examine the meaning of food across cultures with particular attention to how cultural and ethnic (e.g. Asian American, Native American) identities are associated with particular types of food. Rituals, religions and family celebrations, and secular holidays all include the deliberate preparation, serving and sharing of food (or abstinence from food). We will explore food consumption and health, the gendered dimension of food, and the social hierarchies and power relations associated with the commodification of food. Class projects are designed to connect the student to various community and ethnic groups through the study of farmer’s markets, food banks, stores and restaurants. We will think about food in new and provocative ways and in the process practically apply theoretical concepts.

Anthropology    122

3 (crs.)

Living and Learning in a Global Community (XS)(GC)

This course, and Anthropology in general, draws on cross-cultural examples to learn from a broad view of the world while reflecting critically on the ways we live within it. The course engages the particular approaches and methods of Cultural Anthropology to investigate the global processes that affect the lives and experiences of people around the world. In particular, the course draws on ethnographic and ethnohistorical case studies to examine nations, cultures, and societies beyond the U.S. A central goal of Anthropology is to develop one’s cultural relativism, suspend one’s ethnocentrism, and thereby better understand and appreciate the ideas, beliefs, perspectives, practices, and experiences of diverse peoples. This course, in particular, focuses on the impact of global forces and entities on local cultural groups. The course also emphasizes the creative and complex ways individuals have responded to globalization that preserve, change, and hybridize their cultures to ensure their own survival.

Anthropology    123

3 (crs.)

Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (ES)(XC)

An analytical and descriptive survey of selected cultures representative of major American ethnic groups.

Anthropology    123Q1

3 (crs.)

Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (ES)(XC)

An analytical and descriptive survey of selected cultures representative of major American ethnic groups.

Anthropology    150

3 (crs.)

Archaeology of the Ancient World (XS)

We will explore some of the most significant archaeological sites around the globe and the people who built them, for example, the ancient people who built the enormous pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, hunted woolly mammoths during the Ice Age, created sprawling cities in Mesopotamia and Africa, and erected the large stones at Stonehenge. By looking back at people of the past students will acquire knowledge of and appreciation for the diverse beliefs, ideas, traditions, and social, political, and economic systems around the world and throughout time. Additionally, students will be able to recognize the construction of identity as shaped by cultural heritage and patterns of power or privilege in the past and present.

Anthropology    150Q1

3 (crs.)

Archaeology of the Ancient World (XS) (GC)

We will explore some of the most significant archaeological sites around the globe and the people who built them, for example, the ancient people who built the enormous pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, hunted woolly mammoths during the Ice Age, created sprawling cities in Mesopotamia and Africa, and erected the large stones at Stonehenge. By looking back at people of the past, students will acquire knowledge of and appreciation for the diverse beliefs, ideas, traditions, and social, political, and economic systems around the world and throughout time. Additionally, students will be able to recognize the construction of identity as shaped by cultural heritage and patterns of power or privilege in the past and present.

Anthropology    199

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Forensic Investigation

In this course students will be introduced to the methods and theories of forensic science and how forensic scientists aid in the process of criminal investigations. The topics covered include forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, forensic pathology, forensic entomology, DNA analysis, forensic toxicology, crime scene investigation, and textile analysis. Students will also learn about the nature of evidence and the chain of custody. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 199/CRIM JUS 199.

Anthropology    201Q2

3 (crs.)

Archaeology in Pop Culture (GC) (XS)

We will explore how Archaeology and the past are depicted in popular culture. The course will trace the use of archaeology in movies, video games, books, social media, newspapers, and more. Since our understanding of past people greatly influences how we create modern identity and treat those we view as different, the control and depiction of the past also impacts the lives of those in the present and future.

Anthropology    202

4 (crs.)

Introduction to Biological Anthropology (XL)

Physical anthropology is the study of the human biology and behavior in the framework of evolution. This course provides an introduction to the scientific approaches and methods used by physical anthropologists, including evolutionary theory and the mechanisms of heredity, the ecology and behavior of nonhuman primates and what they can teach us about human origins, the fossil evidence for human evolution, and modern human variation and adaptation. Students should leave this class with a broader understanding of humanity’s place in nature and a grasp of our unique evolutionary history. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    203

3 (crs.)

Human Skeleton

Individual bones and teeth, possibly including ancient as well as modern specimens; sex and age differences; continuous and discontinuous morphological variation of geographically and ethnically diverse populations; stature reconstruction; forensic aspects of individual identification; lab training in observations, measurement, and analysis.

Anthropology    204

3 (crs.)

Cultural Anthropology (XS)(GC)

Focusing on the concept of ‘culture,’ the course discusses the aims, methods, and achievements of anthropological research and presents a general model for comprehending human society.

Anthropology    204Q2

3 (crs.)

Cultural Anthropology (XS)(GC)

Focusing on the concept of ‘culture,’ the course discusses the aims, methods, and achievements of anthropological research and presents a general model for comprehending human society.

Anthropology    206

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (XC)

In this course, students will develop knowledge and skills in the theories, research methods, and modes of analysis of linguistic anthropology. The course focuses on how linguistic anthropologists attend to elements of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semiotics to better understand speech in social and cultural contexts. How does language and speech reflect and emerge from social relations and cultural beliefs and practices? In turn, how does speech and language impact and shape culture, social relationships, hierarchy, power, inequality, resistance, and more? To this end, the course emphasizes approaches such as verbal art as performance and ethnography of speaking and includes topics such as constructed languages, code-switching, linguistic revitalization, speech and identity, and the intersections of race, gender, and speech.

Anthropology    208

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Archaeology (XS)

An introduction to the study of humanity’s past, and how archaeologists retrieve, process, analyze and interpret surviving prehistoric materials. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    220Q3

3 (crs.)

Culture and Health (XS)

This course is focused on anthropological approaches used to explore the dynamic relationship between culture and health. Throughout the semester, students will also assess how certain cultural practices, economic systems, and forms of political organization either prevent or contribute to the creation of a more sustainable world. In this class, students will learn some of the methods anthropologists use to monitor the interaction between cultural variables and human physiological wellbeing, including auxological techniques as well as how medical anthropologists apply ethnographic methods and anthropological theory to address many pressing issues in global health.

Anthropology    221Q3

3 (crs.)

Global Landscapes of Aging (XS)

This course takes an anthropological approach to study experiences of aging across cultures around the world. Focusing on ethnographic case studies, the course examines the intersection of local socio-cultural beliefs and practices surrounding aging with wider policies and global dynamics. This cross-cultural analysis destabilizes and challenges stereotypes of aging, fosters empathy, and builds critical thinking skills by turning the lens on the beliefs and practices that concern aging in American society. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    225Q3

3 (crs.)

Celebrating Culture through the Arts (XC)(ES)

This course will focus on community engagement with people of diverse ethnic groups utilizing anthropological approaches to visual art, music, and dance. In the course, students will examine how people of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds communicate through visual art, music, and dance about issues such as gender, family, identity, tradition, historical consciousness, ideology, experience, and more. At the same time, students will learn about anthropological approaches to art and performance, how art illuminates diverse cultures, and how knowledge of culture facilitates deeper understanding of the arts. In addition, the class will explore art and performance as experiential modes of learning that go beyond verbal and written means. As part of this process, students will learn about how anthropologists work with people, especially through ethnographic methods. These purposes converge in the students’ engagement in diverse peoples and arts in the local community. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    272

3 (crs.)

Nature of Languages

A survey of the following major fields of linguistic study: Historical, comparative, structural, transformational linguistics; psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, semantics, dialectology. Emphasis on methods and problems to give students basic concepts.

Anthropology    291

1 – 3 (crs.)

Selected Topics in Anthropology

Selected topics in Anthropology.

Anthropology    299

1 – 3 (crs.)

Intermediate Independent Study

Supervised undergraduate reading and research. See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.

Anthropology    300

1 – 6 (crs.)

Topics in Anthropology:

A variable topics course covering a theme of current interest in anthropology. Each time the course is offered, the topic and number of credit hours will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated with different content. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    301

3 (crs.)

Reading Theory

This is a mid-level theory course designed to prepare students to read and analyze theory in Anthropology. The topics and instructors are variable, however the goal is to understand theory, both in broad concept and in particular cases. Prerequisite: Two of the following courses: ANTHRO 202, 204, 206, or 208; or instructor consent.

Anthropology    302

3 (crs.)

Quantitative Methods in Anthropology

Anthropological research across the four subfields requires the collection and analysis of quantitative data. Typically, such datasets are relatively meaningless without statistical analysis. Statistics in Anthropology can be broken down into two categories: procedures that describe datasets and methods for testing hypotheses. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to both of these categories and provides examples throughout the semester of data from all four subfields. In this course, students will develop a background in statistics necessary to critically evaluate Anthropological literature. Students will develop their research skills in data collection and testing hypotheses so that they may design their own original research projects. Prerequisites: Two of the following courses: ANTHRO 202, 204, 206, or 208; or instructor consent.

Anthropology    304

3 (crs.)

Writing for Social Sciences

This course focuses on developing skills in writing, especially for research in the social sciences. In the course, students proceed through writing based assignments that target specific skills including: identifying thesis statements, arguments, and evidence; developing research questions and thesis statements; completing a literature review and identifying project’s contributions and significance; building strong arguments; evaluating, summarizing, and synthesizing information from different sources; supporting arguments with evidence; citation; distinguishing voice, and strengthening argument through organization and language. In this way, the course targets developing transferable writing skills that students may use in any research project. Each student will be able to tailor this course to their specific interests by choosing, in consultation with the instructor, paper topics and readings through which they will explore and develop their research and writing skills.

Anthropology    308

3 (crs.)

Race and Human Variation

This course explores what studies of human biological variation can tell us about the reality of race. We first deconstruct the concept of race, examining the history of race in the United States and how biology has been used to justify racial categories and oppression. Then we examine what studies of modern human genetics and biology tell us about the biological validity of racial categories. We trace the evolutionary history of modern humans, from their origins in Africa to their spread to every corner of the globe. Topics include genetic variation, skin color, height, and adaptation to altitude and disease. We then discuss the implication of this variation for the concept of race and how racial categories impact our lives in the United States (covering issues such as genetic ancestry testing, IQ, racially-based medicine, and persistent social inequalities).

Anthropology    309

3 (crs.)

Theorizing in Hmong Studies (ES)

Hmong Studies is a growing field that speaks back to multiple disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, history, psychology, political science, public health, education research and much more. Despite Hmong Studies originally being developed by colonial, missionary, and western scholarship, contemporary Hmong Studies has a been a place of contestation, resistance, and reclamation about knowledge production, power, agency, and the larger human experience. This course will sample some of the key theories influential to and further advanced by Hmong Studies, including feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and cultural studies. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 309/HMONG ST 309/SOC JUST 309/WG STDS 309.

Anthropology    310

3 (crs.)

Anthropology Film

A survey of anthropological films, focusing on the ways that filmmaking and ethnographic authority have developed together through time. No formal prerequisites, however, students should be aware of the basic anthropological concepts presented in the program’s lower-division courses.

Anthropology    312

3 (crs.)

Native North America (ES)

The course is primarily a description of North American Indian culture past and present. In connection with this diverse Indian lifeways are covered in reading, lecture and audio/visual presentations. This course deals inevitably with how these lifeways and cultures similar to and different from western lifeways and culture. It deals with Indian-white relations, genocide, culturicide, ethnocentrism, bias, pluralism, assimilation, cultural pluralism and so on.

Anthropology    314

3 (crs.)

Native American Women (ES)

This class explores the diverse experiences, perspectives, histories, cultures, and contemporary issues of Native North American women as well as the ethics of research and representation. Relevant topics include family and gender roles, health, alcoholism, education, language, cultural preservation and change. Examples will be drawn from ethnography, ethnohistory, and autobiography. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 314/WG STDS 314.

Anthropology    325

3 (crs.)

Displacement and Refugees (GS)

People move for a variety of reasons: in search of territory to forage, fields to till, spouses to marry, enemies to fight, material and symbolic valuables to acquire, or looking for a refuge due to a fear of harm to their well-being in their habitual places of residences. In this global scholar course offered by the anthropology program, our orientation is toward a particular form of human movement and its consequences: forced displacement and refugees/asylum seekers. We begin by inquiring into the main conceptual and typological issues regarding human mobility and coercion. We then examine the global history of displacements by offering an inventory of forced migration in the recent past. We will also analyze issues of gender, sociocultural integration, coping mechanisms, transnational identities, and socioeconomic processes as they relate to displacement and refugees in different parts of the world.

Anthropology    327

3 (crs.)

Museum Studies

This course introduces students to the standard practices and methods of the museum and art gallery profession: planning, promotion, and publicity; development of educational materials and programs; exhibition design and installation; proper handling and treatment of works of art and historical artifacts. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 327/ART 327. Prerequisites: ART 209 or 210 or junior standing or instructor consent.

Anthropology    332

3 (crs.)

Magic and Religion

The analysis and description of religious beliefs and practices in non-literate and literate societies.

Anthropology    335

3 (crs.)

Political Resistance

As Cultural Anthropologists, we are committed to exploring the complex webs of social relations, beliefs, and behaviors through which humanity makes the world into a meaningful and coherent place. Part of understanding the larger world around us is to understand the structure from which our cultures are informed and from which our cultures form. With structures come governing bodies, policies, etc that outline ways in which communities should behave, operate, and progress. With such bodies and policies come negotiations and at times these negotiations come in the form of resistance. This course explores a limited sample of political resistance during a particular time in history, the policies and infrastructure that was formed, cultural dynamics, inequality and how these informed the cultural responses. As a class, we will utilize the lens of historical particularism to understand the contemporary political climate and forms of resistance today. In other words, what does the past tell us about our present and our future.

Anthropology    339

3 (crs.)

Hindu Myth and Ritual (GS)

Working within the diversity of the Hindu tradition and beyond the stereotypical mysticism that Westerners often attribute to this tradition is a vibrant current of mythic narratives and ritual performances. In this class we will look at the various ways that Hindu myths and rituals serve as integral components of the daily lives of Hindu people and will take up such issues as how Hindus properly worship images, how Hindu deities can take on human form, and why the goddess Durga slays the buffalo demon. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 339/GLBL REL 339.

Anthropology    342

3 (crs.)

Expressive Culture

This course will delve into the anthropological study of a broad range of expressive practices including visual art, material culture, body decoration, display events such as pageants and folk festivals, music, dance, and verbal art such as storytelling. The course will explore how through expressive practices we communicate about identity, historical consciousness, ethnicity, gender, and much more. The course will investigate how socio-cultural factors influence our definitions, practices, and meanings or art and performance. Conversely, we will explore how culture and social relations emerge out of the artistic production and performance.

Anthropology    343

3 (crs.)

Masculinity Across Cultures

By taking a cross-cultural approach with examples from all over the world, the course aims to interrogate notions of masculinity that have become naturalized in wider American society. Some of the topics of the course may include issues of men and violence, emotion, invulnerability, independence, kinship, the body, trans-sexuality, masculinity and national identity, and rites of passage. The course will examine the relationships between particular masculinities and femininities and gendered hierarchies, power, and inequality in culture and society. Implicit in all these discussions will be the relationships between men and women, definitions of masculinity and femininity, gender, gender roles and expectations, and how factors of race, class, and gender shape definitions and expressions of masculinity. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 343/WG STDS 343.

Anthropology    344

3 (crs.)

Kinship, Gender and Sexuality

Examination of comparative gender roles and the behavior, status, and economic position of the sexes in cultural groups other than contemporary U.S. society. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 344/ WG STDS 344.

Anthropology    346

3 (crs.)

Indigenous Peoples, National Parks, and Protected Areas

This course explores the historical and contemporary relationships of Indigenous Peoples, National Parks and Protected Areas. This course will look at Indigenous peoples of the United States and globally, whom have been directly impacted by the creation of the spaces of ‘wilderness.’ More specifically, this course will peel back the layers of the stated intentions of the conservation, environmentalism and preservation of National Parks and Protected Areas and the often glossed over or excluded question of ‘at what cost.’ This will challenge students to deconstruct the romantic cultural expressions of the pristine; explore the power dynamics (political, financial, social, etc) at play in the creation and perpetuation of these spaces, the reclamation of cultural interactions with these spaces, and the question of where do we go from here. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 346/ENV STDS 346/INDG ST 346

Anthropology    347

3 (crs.)

Indigenization, Economy, and Environmentalism

This course explores the interconnected relationships of our economy, nature and culture as expressed in the Indigenizing of space and place. We will examine the shared belief systems and political factors that influence how we as humans at large and Indigenous peoples more specifically, interact with our biophysical environment to solve the production, distribution, and consumption needs in society. Specifically focusing on Indigenous voices, experiences and lessons, we will travel through the anthropological foundations of culture, nature and economy; the theoretical underpinnings of cultural ecology and globalization; the importance of situated knowledge; Indigenous environmentalism and glocalization; and attempt to process the adage where do we go from here. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 347/ENV STDS 347/INDG ST 347.

Anthropology    348

3 (crs.)

Economy, Nature, and Culture

A comparative survey and analysis of differing modes of acquisition, allocation and distribution of scarce resources in primarily pre-industrial societies of differing levels of socio-cultural integration and in differing time frames.

Anthropology    349

3 (crs.)

Archaeology of Gender

This course is a survey of the archaeology of gender; that is how cultural norms, ideals, rules, and expectations about gender shaped personal identity, experience, and relationships in the past. People in the past and present configure gender roles and relations in a multitude of ways, which has led to great diversity in cultures around the world and throughout time. Students will be introduced to the development of the archaeology of gender including the theories and methods applied to studies of gender in the past. In this course we will also address thematic topics including gender performance, masculinity, femininity, and non-binary identities, gendered labor, status and power, as well as sexuality and reproduction. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 349/WG STDS 349.

Anthropology    350

3 (crs.)

Ethnographic Methods

This course centers on ethnographic research methods that are fundamental to Cultural Anthropology. Drawing on a collaborative approach with a community partner, the course stresses empowering research participants, addressing the ethical issues of research, interrogating the positionality of the researcher, and building equitable relationships with research participants. The students will be engaged in research practices such as participant-observation, informal interviews, focus groups, and life histories. The course explores Social Justice issues, especially the intersectionality of various factors, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and more, in the everyday lives of individuals. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 350/SOC JUST 350. Prerequisite: ANTHRO 204 or SOC JUST 101 or instructor consent.

Anthropology    351

3 (crs.)

Archaeology of Death

This course is a survey of mortuary archaeology, that is how cultural norms, social relations, belief systems, and ideas about life and death shaped mortuary practices in the past. In this course, we will look at death and the body in terms of ideas about mortality, afterlives, and social identity. We will also address the fact that the dead do not bury themselves, and practices surrounding death do not reflect solely the individual but can tell us about broader social, political, and economic, and religious systems.

Anthropology    353

3 (crs.)

Archaeology of Animals

What do animals mean to us? What did they mean to people in the past? Why do we kill and eat them, but also worship and love them? This course explores human-animal relationships thematically from an archaeological perspective. The relationships evidenced in the archaeological record will be oriented by broader works from the field of human-animal studies to assess the variable ways that humans may engage with animals, and how animals are instrumental in framing human subjectivities. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 353/ENV STDS 353.

Anthropology    354

3 (crs.)

Archaeology of North America

A survey of prehistory in the New World from the earliest migrations to Colombian times, with special emphasis on North America. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 208 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    355

3 (crs.)

Wisconsin Archaeology

This course is a survey of the archaeological records of Wisconsin, starting with the earliest documented inhabitants just before the end of the Pleistocene and proceeding chronologically to recent times. While the overwhelming majority of the course will focus on the archaeological record of prehistoric and historic Native Americans, EuroAmerican and African-American archaeology is also included. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 208 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    357

3 (crs.)

Human Dental Anatomy and Forensic Odontology

This course focuses on anatomy of the human dentition and how it can be applied to confirm or rule out the suspected identity of deceased individuals. This course will cover the mineralized tissues of the oral cavity in the child, adolescent, and adult stages of life. Students will learn the basics of dental anatomy, identifying if a tooth is human, how to take and interpret radiographs, and how to apply that knowledge to make a positive or negative identification. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 357/CRIM JUS 357. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 199.

Anthropology    358

3 (crs.)

Archaeological Theory

A survey of the methodology used in developing archaeological data through excavation and analysis, and an examination of the theory upon which these methods are based. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 208 or instructor consent.

Anthropology    359

3 (crs.)

Fantastic Archaeology

Fantastic Archaeology describes those claims and interpretations about the archaeological record that are outside the orthodox mainstream of the scholarly and professional world of archaeology. This can range from the new, and as yet untested and unaccepted theories that may eventually be the orthodox interpretations in the future to the outrageous that can be easily refuted with a careful and rigorous evaluation of the data. The entire range of competing, non-orthodox interpretations of the archaeological record are considered in this course. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 208 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    360

3 (crs.)

Mesoamerican Culture

Comparative study of cultural development in ancient Mexico and Central America from pre-Columbian to modern times.

Anthropology    361

3 (crs.)

Forensic Burial Recovery

This course introduces students to the methods and theories surrounding the recovery of human remains and associated artifacts from clandestine burials. Topics covered include approaches to searching for burials including the use of cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar, methods for recovering canid scavenged remains, approaches to searching for skeletal remains mixed in leaf litter, mapping, approaches to dealing with comingled remains, approaches to fatal fire recoveries, methods for detecting bones submerged in water, and excavation techniques. Students will be required to attend two day-long Saturday sessions during the semester to practice simulated burial recovery. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 361/CRIM JUS 361. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 199

Anthropology    362

1 – 8 (crs.)

Field Work in Archaeology

Students will be allowed to repeat this course for credit (although only 8 credits can be counted toward the 34-credit minimum required for the Anthropology major or the 24- credit minimum required for the minor). Prerequisite: ANTHRO 208 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    363

3 (crs.)

Archaeological Analysis

Fundamentals of archaeological analysis. Actual analysis of archaeological materials excavated by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Summer Field School and problems of description, classification, association and interpretation. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 208, 358 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    365

3 (crs.)

Crime Scene Documentation and Evidence Collection

In this course students will be introduced to the methods and theories of crime scene documentation and evidence collection. Topics covered will include the standard types of physical evidence, securing the scene, crime scene processing models, scene photography, scene sketching, narrative descriptions, evidence collection, processing and packaging evidence, and report writing. This course will include processing simulated crime scenes, which will prepare students for careers in law enforcement and medicolegal death investigation. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 365/CRIM JUS 365. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 199.

Anthropology    366

3 (crs.)

The Evolution of Human Language

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of the nature and emergence of human language, “the most human thing about being human.” We will examine the cognitive, neurological and genetic underpinnings of language, and evidence for its biological innateness in human beings. We will investigate the key characteristics of human language and their possible basis in the abilities of other animals, focusing particularly on language studies with the great apes. We also will examine the fossil and archaeological record of human evolution for anatomical and cultural clues as to when and why language might have evolved. Finally, we will discuss how the first language(s) might have morphed into the over six thousand languages spoken by human beings today.

Anthropology    368

3 (crs.)

Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservation

This course focuses on the most central issue in the conservation of wildlife: people. This course will integrate perspectives from conservation biology and environmental anthropology, focusing particularly on the interaction between humans and the environment and how this influences the effectiveness and appropriateness of measures taken to preserve biodiversity. The course includes a discussion of perspectives on the value of biodiversity; a careful exploration of human-generated threats to biodiversity, including habitat destruction, overhunting, the wildlife trade, invasive species, and global warming; and an extensive overview and critique of conservation solutions, such as the creation of protected areas, community-based conservation, ecotourism, economic incentives programs, debt-for-nature swaps, and more. The effects of globalization on international conservation will be an integral part of this discussion. Cross-listed: ANTHRO368/ENV STDS 368.

Anthropology    372

3 (crs.)

Primate Behavior and Ecology

This course is designed to introduce students to our closest living relatives, the nonhuman primates (monkeys, apes, and prosimians). The course will focus on primate diversity and characteristics, ecology, social behavior, communication, cognition, and conservation. We will also discuss the relevance of primate studies to understanding human evolution. This course will involve at least one field trip to the Milwaukee Zoo. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 372/ENV STDS 372.

Anthropology    374

3 (crs.)

Human Osteology

This course focuses on the human skeleton and the data it provides forensic anthropologists, paleoanthropologists, and archaeologists. Skeletal and dental anatomy is covered in detail, with special attention given to anthropologically important aspects of specific bones and teeth. Students will also learn how to recover bone from forensic and archaeological contexts, recognize bone fragments, estimate age-at-death, sex and biological affinity from skeletal elements, diagnose bone pathologies, collect metric data, and identify trauma. The information covered in this course is the foundation for future studies in bioarchaeology, paleoanthropology, and forensic anthropology. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 374/CRIM JUS 374 Prerequisite: ANTHRO 202 or instructor consent.

Anthropology    376

3 (crs.)

Culture Change

A review of anthropological theory regarding culture change both micro and macro. The evolution of culture, acculturation, diffusion and invention, relation to ethnographic data.

Anthropology    377

3 (crs.)

Forensic Anthropology

In this course students will be introduced to the methods and analytical techniques of forensic anthropology. The topics covered will include the stages of soft tissue decomposition, estimation of the post-mortem interval, forensic entomology, using skeletal elements to estimate demographic information, forensic odontology, skeletal trauma, and determining the cause of death. Additionally, Students will analyze simulated forensic cases using real human skeletons and learn to construct case reports for law enforcement agencies. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 377/CRIM JUS 377. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 202 or 374 or instructor consent.

Anthropology    378

3 (crs.)

Human Evolution

Analysis of the bio-cultural developmental history of human populations in an ecological context. Human genetics and human paleontology and the biological nature and development of Homo sapiens will be explored in lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: ANTHRO 202.

Anthropology    380

3 (crs.)

Globalization

“Globalization” has become an all-encompassing term for describing a series of processes which are reshaping the society, economy, politics, culture and environment of the planet.  This course will introduce some of the main, often competing perspectives on globalization. Through intensive readings and discussion, we will try to understand the ways in which the local and the global are increasingly intertwined, and to assess both the risks and the promises of the global society that lies ahead.  Cross-listed: ANTHRO 380/ENV STDS 380.

Anthropology    381

3 (crs.)

Anthropology and Tourism

Tourism is among the world’s largest industries, generating trillions of dollars in annual revenues and employing millions, has a direct impact on our natural environment and resources, and informs cultural identity and meaning for individuals and groups alike. The anthropological examination of tourism seeks to understand the relationships between the industry and other cultural productions, often mitigated by the environment. In this course, we will explore the cultural practices and impacts of tourism in relation to both host and guest communities and travel itself as a part of culture. We will ask questions such as ‘Who are tourists?’ Who are the hosts and guests? What are the motivators or felt needs of the consumer and provider? What are the power structures at play? What role does anthropology play in/for tourism? Etc. We will explore various forms of tourism such as indigenous tourism, spiritual tourism, ecotourism, dark tourism, heritage tourism and more, through various theoretical lenses, giving attention to gender, ethnicity, nationalism, class, as well as environmental and economic impacts. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 381/ENV STDS 381

Anthropology    382

3 (crs.)

Food: A Bio-cultural, Socioeconomic Examination

The fundamental question guides an exploration of the relation between food and people: biologically, economically, socially, and culturally. The course critically examines the “unnatural” current state of food and its impact on humans and the environment. The course also provides practical knowledge of food, food production, and nutrition with which students can make informed decisions about their food.

Anthropology    386

3 (crs.)

Ethnography of Communication

In this course, students will read, discuss, and critique ethnographic accounts that theorize various communicative phenomena. Students will also put into practice techniques for generating and analyzing data. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 386/COMM 386. Prerequisite: Anthropology majors: ANTHRO 204 or instructor consent. Communication majors: COMM 213Q1 or 214 and COMM 368, or instructor consent.

Anthropology    390

3 (crs.)

Museum Anthropology and Cultural Representation

How do museums, monuments, interpretive sites, and more, represent people, culture, and history? This course primarily takes a perspective from Cultural Anthropology to explore the history of museum collection, exhibition, and practice, recent developments, issues, and ethics. Students will develop critical thinking skills by investigating how museum practices reproduce or challenge power and social hierarchy through portrayals of people, culture, and identity. The course will delve into innovative methods employed to decolonize representation, increase accountability to communities, equalize power relationships, and cultivate more collaborative and inclusive practices.

Anthropology    392

1 – 4 (crs.)

Museum Techniques

A survey of knowledge essential to the successful operation of an anthropological museum. Lectures and labs focus on acquisitions, record keeping, collection preservation, exhibition, public relations, and current policy issues. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    394

1 – 6 (crs.)

Field Experience

This is a field research course. Students are given the opportunity to travel to a field site(s), collect data, and consider theoretical conclusions. This course is field based and requires travel. It may be taken or repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisites: Instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

Anthropology    400

3 (crs.)

Anthropology Senior Seminar

This course serves as the culminating capstone experience for Anthropology majors by integrating students’ training throughout their career in the program. Students will identify, evaluate, apply, and synthesize theory, research methods, and ethics. In consultation with the instructor, students will conduct an original project that involves research design, literature review and citation, data collection, analysis and theoretical application, conclusions, and contributions. Ideally, the project should build on previous data collection work begun in one of the program’s research methods courses. However, with agreement from the instructor, students may launch a new research project to collect data, analyze an existing data set, or critically analyze a body of Anthropological literature. Research projects will relate to one of the subfields of Anthropology (Archeology, Biological, Cultural, or Linguistic Anthropology, Ethnohistory, or other subfield). Students will also reflect on skills and concepts learned over their career as a major and develop an understanding of related academic and non-academic careers post-graduation. Prerequisites: ANTHRO 202, 204, 206, 208, 301 and one of the following research methods courses: ANTHRO 350, 362, 363, 377, or 394; or instructor consent.

Anthropology    446

1 – 3 (crs.)

Independent Study

See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.

Anthropology    456

1 – 3 (crs.)

Related Readings

See Related Readings under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.

Anthropology    474

3 – 6 (crs.)

Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is one of two options offered to Honors students to meet the senior capstone requirement of The Honors College. Students who choose the thesis engage in research as an independent study over two semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) with the support of a faculty advisor. They decide on a topic in their major or minor, address recent scholarship, develop a prospectus, and produce substantial work (e.g., a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, or creative arts exhibit or production). At the end of the term in which the capstone is completed, students give presentations at the Honors Thesis Symposia. Credits are applied to the respective program. Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior enrollment in HNRS 175Q and HNRS 275Q, and senior status.

Global Religions    102

3 (crs.)

World Religions (XC)(GC)

A historical survey of the basic experiential, mythical, doctrinal, ethical, ritual, and social dimensions in the world’s major traditions: tribal religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Global Religions    102Q1

3 (crs.)

World Religions (XC)(GC)

A historical survey of the basic experiential, mythical, doctrinal, ethical, ritual, and social dimensions in the world’s major traditions: tribal religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Global Religions    102Q2

3 (crs.)

World Religions (XC)(GC)

A historical survey of the basic experiential, mythical, doctrinal, ethical, ritual, and social dimensions in the world’s major traditions: tribal religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Global Religions    104

3 (crs.)

Religions of America (XS)(ES)

This course will introduce students to the power and pervasiveness of religious expression in America. Religious expression involves the entire person, acting through all his/her senses. Consequently, the study of American religion must look for data beyond traditional religious texts and doctrines. Readings will introduce students to: 1) the formative religious meaning of the New World and the enduring classification of land and people that such visions engendered; 2) a variety of sacred texts in American life; 3) a variety of sacred rituals in American life; 4) social and personal pilgrimage; 5) the construction of sacred environments; and 6) sacred sounds.

Global Religions    105

3 (crs.)

Honors: Religions of America (XS)(ES)

Covers the same subject matter as GLBL REL 104. Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior or concurrent enrollment in HNRS 175Q.

Global Religions    106

3 (crs.)

The Bible and Current Events (XC)

This course introduces the Bible and biblical interpretation by focusing on the role of the Bible in shaping culture and public discourse on key issues in public and foreign policy, general interest, and popular culture, such as church/state relations, abortion, domestic violence,  ‘family values’, welfare reform, same-sex marriage, and recent conflicts in the Middle East.

Global Religions    106Q2

3 (crs.)

Bible and Current Events (XC)

This course introduces the Bible and biblical interpretation by focusing on the role of the Bible in shaping culture and public discourse on key issues in public and foreign policy, general interest, and popular culture, such as church/state relations, abortion, domestic violence,  ‘family values’, welfare reform, same-sex marriage, and recent conflicts in the Middle East.

Global Religions    108

3 (crs.)

Introduction to Religious Studies

What is religion? Who does religion, and how does it happen? How do we study religion across history and in the modern world, and how have other scholars of religion studied this phenomenon? This course introduces students to the field of Religious Studies as it has been practiced historically and as it is practiced today, with a particular focus on the study of religion in the modern world. By critically reading excerpts from classic theorists of religion alongside recent case studies, students in the course will learn about a wide variety of methodologies in the study of religion. By engaging students in some of the major issues in the field today, this course will prepare them for upper-division courses in the major. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course early in their major (during the first two years) before taking upper division courses.

Global Religions    110

3 (crs.)

Honors: World Religions (XC)(GC)

Similar in content to GLBL REL 102, with an emphasis on class participation and the addition of a term paper. Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior or concurrent enrollment in HNRS 175Q.

Global Religions    123Q1

3 (crs.)

Religion and the Other (XC)(GC)

This course will use novels and films to observe the ways that we in the West have thought and written about other people and places. Focusing on the religions of Asia and the Middle East, we will not only question the stereotypes we will have inherited, but we will also consider, for example, how Americans can be fascinated with Hindu yoga and Buddhist meditation while harboring an intense fear of Islam.

Global Religions    164

3 (crs.)

Religion and Nature (XC)

Examines competing environmental ethics, and the ensuing social conflicts, which result from diverse views about what constitutes proper moral relationships with and obligations toward the natural world. Cross-listed: ENV STDS 164/GLBL REL 164.

Global Religions    202

3 (crs.)

Honors: The Old Testament

A literary and historical introduction to the Old Testament and its religious and cultural background, with emphasis on the period up to the Exile in Babylon.  Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior or concurrent enrollment in HNRS 175Q.

Global Religions    204

3 (crs.)

New Testament (XC)

A literary and historical introduction to the New Testament in its religious, social and cultural context with emphasis on the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Pauline Epistles.

Global Religions    210

3 (crs.)

Christianity (XC)

The principal forms and traditions of Christianity from the first century to the present with emphasis on essentials of Christian thought.

Global Religions    215

3 (crs.)

Judaism (ES)(XC)

This course is both a survey of Jewish history and an introduction to Jewish life as it is practiced in the modern world. It takes its lead from twentieth-century Jewish studies scholar Mordecai Kaplan, who characterized Judaism as an evolving “religious civilization.”  We will study “Judaism,” in all of its pluralities, from a variety of perspectives, including historical, philosophical, aesthetic, anthropological, and literary approaches.

Global Religions    221

3 (crs.)

The Hindu Tradition (XC)(GC)

Historical and religious study of Hinduism in its unity and diversity as world view, world faith, and world influence. The course aims at a systematic understanding of Hindu origins, values, and practices as revealed in texts in translation, artistic expression, and modern transformative movements in and beyond India.

Global Religions    222

3 (crs.)

Buddhism (XC)(GC)

An introduction to how Buddhists throughout the Buddhist tradition in India, Southeast Asia, Tibet and Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, and the West understand the world, experience their religion, and apply it to society and culture.

Global Religions    240

3 (crs.)

Islam (XC)

The religion of Mohammed and his followers from the Arabian beginnings through the rise and development of Islam as a great international faith and cultural system. Includes Islamic responses to modernization and the West.

Global Religions    263Q2

3 (crs.)

Women, Sustainability, Religion: From Green Nuns to Hindu Tree Huggers (XS)(ES)

We all live in bodies, and we all live on the planet Earth. This class explores how women from diverse religious traditions have approached the question of how to live sustainably on this planet, as well as how religious approaches to sustainability affect women’s lives. We will assess this through units on four themes: 1) Wonder and Nature, 2) Food, 3) People and Bodies, and 4) Myth and Ritual. Cross-listed: GLBL REL 263/WG STDS 263

Global Religions    265

3 (crs.)

Women and Religion (XC)(GC)

This course introduces you to women’s religious experiences in a wide variety of world traditions. We will gain an appreciation for diverse religious traditions and learn how these movements manifest “on the ground.” By learning “religious literacy,” we will have the grounding to examine how gender is performed in specific contexts, and how texts and practices intertwine with both inequity and empowerment. Our work this term will bring together local and global examples in order to prepare you for thoughtful global citizenship throughout and beyond your UW Oshkosh career. Cross-listed: GLBL REL 265/WG STDS 265.

Global Religions    318

3 (crs.)

Religion and Sexuality

In this class, we will explore how religious practice and sexuality intersect, with a particular focus on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer-identified (LGBTQ) individuals in the modern world. By placing LGBTQ issues at the center of study, we will gain a greater understanding of how religious adherents think about the very notion of sexuality itself. We will also become more sophisticated in our ability to engage with civic questions about religion, families, and rights. Cross-listed: GLBL REL 318/SOC JUST 318/WG STDS 318

Global Religions    338

3 (crs.)

Comparative Religious Ritual

This course will focus on the rituals performed within religious communities around the world. Rather than looking at religion as a set of beliefs, doctrines, or morals that must have an agreed-upon meaning, this course will observe both ritual actions and variety of meanings (or sometimes the lack of any meaning) that scholars and practitioners attach to these actions. Readings for this course will include essays on ritual theory, ethnographies of performed rituals, and novels that creatively construct social meanings for fictional rituals.

Global Religions    339

3 (crs.)

Hindu Myth and Ritual (GS)

Working within the diversity of the Hindu tradition and beyond the stereotypical mysticism that Westerners often attribute to this tradition is a vibrant current of mythic narratives and ritual performances. In this class we will look at the various ways that Hindu myths and rituals serve as integral components of the daily lives of Hindu people and will take up such issues as how Hindus properly worship images, how Hindu deities can take on human form, and why the goddess Durga slays the buffalo demon. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 339/GLBL REL 339.

Global Religions    354

3 (crs.)

Buddhist Myth and Ritual (GS)

This course will use essays, films, and short novels to examine popular forms of Buddhist narrative and performance from across Asia, as well as, from contemporary America. In addition to looking at traditional forms of monastic Buddhism, we will also look at devotional practices towards relics and icons, political uses of Buddhist processions, and the importance of Buddhist monks and nuns in the performance of funerals.

Global Religions    358

3 (crs.)

Popular Religion in Asia

This course will look at “popular” religious practices performed throughout classical and contemporary Asia–India, Nepal, China, and Japan. Important to these contemporary practices are the new media that people use in the performance and communication of them. Thus, this course will focus on the roles that television, comic books and the Internet have had on traditional Asian religions.

Global Religions    395

1 – 3 (crs.)

Special Topics

A course on a topic not normally covered in the curriculum. Each time it is offered, the topic will be announced in the time schedule.

Global Religions    399

1 – 6 (crs.)

Study Tour

A combination of background reading, travel, and field lectures. Students will keep a journal and write a comprehensive paper. For details, inquire at the Anthropology, Global Religions and Culture Office.

Global Religions    446

1 – 3 (crs.)

Independent Study

See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.

Global Religions    456

1 – 3 (crs.)

Related Readings

See Related Readings under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.

Global Religions    474

1 – 6 (crs.)

Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis is one of two options offered to Honors students to meet the senior capstone requirement of The Honors College. Students who choose the thesis engage in research as an independent study over two semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) with the support of a faculty advisor. They decide on a topic in their major or minor, address recent scholarship, develop a prospectus, and produce substantial work (e.g., a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, or creative arts exhibit or production). At the end of the term in which the capstone is completed, students give presentations at the Honors Thesis Symposia. Credits are applied to the respective program. Prerequisites: In good standing with The Honors College, prior enrollment in HNRS 175Q and HNRS 275Q, and senior status.

Hmong Studies    215

3 (crs.)

The Local and Global in Hmong Studies (GC) (XS)

The Hmong diaspora spans the countries of Asia, Europe, and North and South America. This course will introduce you to the varied and complex experiences of Hmong people in the diaspora and develop a critical understanding of how global forces (colonialism, transnationalism, tourism, and many more) shape and inform the diaspora at the local level.

Hmong Studies    215Q1

3 (crs.)

The Local and Global in Hmong Studies (GC) (XS)

The Hmong diaspora spans the countries of Asia, Europe, and North and South America. This course will introduce you to the varied and complex experiences of Hmong people in the diaspora and develop a critical understanding of how global forces (colonialism, transnationalism, tourism, and many more) shape and inform the diaspora at the local level. This Quest I course examines the question, how do people understand and engage in community life, by utilizing Hmong people as a case study to explore the ways global and local issues influence our understanding and engagement in community life. While this course focuses on Hmong people, the themes discussed in this course help you identify and draw connections between larger debates on global forces and transnational interconnections.

Hmong Studies    230

3 (crs.)

Memory and Trauma

This course engages a Southeast Asian refugee lens to critically examine trauma and memory beyond a biomedical paradigm. We will examine trauma and memory as social, political, and cultural experiences that is always in relationship between individual and collective identity, history and the present, representation and experience, and facts and memory. This course seeks to answer the following questions: How does one grapple and make sense of violence, loss, and trauma? How does one remember and commemorate these experiences? What does trauma and memory teach us about our relationships to one another?

Hmong Studies    230Q2

3 (crs.)

Memory and Trauma (ES)(XC)

This course engages a Southeast Asian refugee lens to critically examine trauma and memory beyond a biomedical paradigm. We will examine trauma and memory as social, political, and cultural experiences that is always in relationship between individual and collective identity, history and the present, representation and experience, and facts and memory. This course seeks to answer the following questions: How does one grapple and make sense of violence, loss, and trauma? How does one remember and commemorate these experiences? What does trauma and memory teach us about our relationships to one another?

Hmong Studies    309

3 (crs.)

Theorizing in Hmong Studies (ES)

Hmong Studies is a growing field that speaks back to multiple disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, history, psychology, political science, public health, education research and much more. Despite Hmong Studies originally being developed by colonial, missionary, and western scholarship, contemporary Hmong Studies has a been a place of contestation, resistance, and reclamation about knowledge production, power, agency, and the larger human experience. This course will sample some of the key theories influential to and further advanced by Hmong Studies, including feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and cultural studies. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 309/HMONG ST 309/SOC JUST 309/WG STDS 309.