Announcement of Courses

(For the purposes of satisfying graduation requirements at College of Letters and Science of the University of California, Berkeley, and San Francisco State University, ANTH 1, offered by the Biology Department, is regarded as either a natural science or a behavioral science course, but not both. All other anthropology courses are behavioral science courses.)

• ANTH 1. Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 2. Archaeology and Prehistory
• ANTH 3. Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 3AC. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Focus on American Cultures
• ANTH 4. Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
• ANTH 5. Archeology of Ancient Civilizations
• ANTH 8. Visions of the Sacred
• ANTH 11. Latin American Cultures and Societies
• ANTH 12. North American Indian Cultures
• ANTH 15. Philippine Culture and Society
• ANTH 19. Ethnology of China
• ANTH 20. Anthropology of Homosexualities
• ANTH 21. Archaeology of the Bay Area (Prehistoric)
• ANTH 22. Bay Area Archaeology (1539-1846)
• ANTH 25. Culture, Gender and Sexuality
• ANTH 41-42-43. Current Issues and Innovations in Anthropology

ANTH 1. Biological Anthropology (3)
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The biological nature of humans and the changes that have occurred from prehistoric times to the present. The place of humans in nature, vertebrate and primate evolution, fossil evidence for human antiquity, individual and population genetics, mechanisms of evolution, and human variation. CSU/UC/CAN ANTH 2

ANTH 2. Archaeology and Prehistory (3)
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Survey of the contemporary archaeological methods of excavation, analysis and interpretation; focus on the various theoretical approaches used to explain past human behavior; thematic discussion of the major events in the history of humankind from our earliest origins to the appearance of agriculture and civilization. CSU/UC/CAN ANTH 6

ANTH 3. Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (3)
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Not open to students who have completed ANTH 3AC.
The structure and dynamics of cultures as seen in their religions, marriage practices, gender roles, kinship, social classes, languages, laws and political organization. Examples taken from tribal, peasant, and urban situations in many areas of the world. CSU/UC/CAN ANTH 4

ANTH 3AC. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Focus on American Cultures (3)
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Not open to students who have completed ANTH 3
Introduces basic concepts of cultural anthropology through the study of cultures from at least three of the five following groups: African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Chicano/Latino, Native American, and European American (as per the requirements of the UC American Cultures Program). Ethnography, history, literature, films and music are integrated in an interdisciplinary approach to cultural studies. CSU/UC

ANTH 4. Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (3)
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The Study of Language: its general nature, its cognitive, biological, and social bases. Languages as they reflect the separate cultural realities of different societies. CSU/UC

ANTH 5. Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations (3)
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An archaeological examination of the origin, cultural evolution, and collapse of the world's ancient civilizations. This survey will focus on the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Africa, Indus and Ganges Tiger River Valleys, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, and the Andes. CSU/UC

ANTH 8. Visions of the Sacred (3)
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A cross-cultural exploration of supernatural belief systems focusing on non-literate, tribal and ethnic cultures; the history and methods of the anthropology of religion; the dynamics of myth, magic, totem, taboo, cults, and sects. CSU/UC

ANTH 11. Latin American Cultures and Societies (3)
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Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed ANTH 10
Comprehensive and critical analysis of the cultures and traditions of the peoples of Latin America. Critical in-depth study of contemporary society and political systems, inter-ethnic relations, traditional medical and healing methodologies, religion and sorcery. Analysis of the development of Latin American cultures and the impact of civilization on its peoples. Emphasis on the way of life in Latin American cities, barrios, and villages. CSU/UC

ANTH 12. North American Indian Cultures (3)
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The native people of North America are described in terms of pre-contact adaptation to the natural environment. Spiritual knowledge, family life, native medicine and native languages are studied in the context of traditional and contemporary cultures. Issues of political power, sovereignty and identity are explored using Native guest speakers and Native literature. CSU/UC
(For ethnology of the North American Indian also see HIST 15A-15B.)

ANTH 15. Philippine Culture and Society (3)
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The development of Philippine culture and the impact of Western civilization on the people; emphasis on the ways of life in Philippine cities and barrios. Tribal cultures. CSU/UC

ANTH 19. Ethnology of China (3)
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Chinese life-styles, including their historical development through the present day, including language, economics, kinship and marriage patterns. The impact of the Revolution on traditional Chinese culture and resultant changes. CSU/UC

ANTH 20. Anthropology of Homosexualities (3)
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The roles and statuses of homosexuals and other sexual miorities in world cultures, with examples from Native America, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. Aspects of culture that affect the lives of sexual minorities, including economics, religion, kinship, marriage, and gender roles, will be examined. CSU/UC

ANTH 21. Archaeology of the Bay Area (Prehistoric) (1)
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Not open to students who have completed ANTH 41E.
Examination of the archaeological record created by the native American people who first populated the San Francisco Bay Area. Cultural remains and artifacts recently excavated from the Presidio, Mission Dolores, the Financial District, south of Market, and other sites will be considered to ascertain how these people lived, worked and interacted. CSU

ANTH 22. Bay Area Archaeology (1539-1846) (1)
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Examination of the archaeological record left behind by the early Spanish, Russian and Mexican explorers and settlers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Emphasis is placed on artifacts, sites, and material culture to understand sociocultural organization and acculturation. CSU

ANTH 25. Culture, Gender and Sexuality (3)
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An examination of the cross-cultural and historical factors that determine how women and men understand and act out their gender and sexuality. Focus on women's role in non-western cultures such as Native American, Moslem, African and Asian societies. Various aspects of culture which affect both female and male status, such as economics, religion, family and marriage, and sexual practices, will be examined in detail. CSU/UC

ANTH 41-42-43. Current Issues and Innovations in Anthropology (1-2-3)
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Exploration of topics of current interest and innovations in ANTH. CSU (UC upon review)