*Intro to Anthropology

Explores how humans live, think, adapt, and communicate--past and present. Introduces the four subfields of anthropology (archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology) and how anthropologists ask questions, gather evidence, and make sense of human cultural and biological variation. Special Note: Recommended for non-majors. Majors can apply it to their degree as a program elective.

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*Alaska Native Cultures

Surveys Alaska Native peoples, including cultural heritage, ethnohistory, and contemporary experiences from an anthropological perspective. Covers environmental settings, linguistic subdivisions, precolonial sociocultural organization and subsistence patterns, contact with non-Native groups, and key issues, including education, politics and law.

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*Cultural Anthropology

Examines how culture shapes human experience. Builds foundational knowledge in the study of culture and cultural change. Explores cross-cultural perspectives on politics, kinship, identity, gender, economies, religion, and art as well as the linkages between local experience to regional and global forces.

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*Archaeology

Introduces the historical development, basic concepts, terminology, ethical considerations, theories, and methods of archaeology with an emphasis on North American approaches.

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*Archaeology Laboratory

Introduces students to archaeological laboratory practice. Includes archaeological survey, mapping, material identification and analysis, 3D modeling, geoarchaeology, and other archaeological techniques.

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*Arctic and Subarctic Cultures

Explores anthropological perspectives on Arctic and Subarctic peoples, focusing on Indigenous cultures, settlement, history, languages, social transformations and contemporary experiences. Cultural or sub-regional focus will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle.

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Anthropological Theory

Traces the development of the discipline of anthropology. Presents key leaders and theoretical paradigms, concluding with contemporary practice. Special Note: Senior seminar for anthropology majors includes individual creation of student ePortfolio highlighting learning over the course of major. Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A610. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Science in Anthropology or Minor in Anthropology; senior standing; and 9 credits of 300- and/or 400-level ANTH courses with a minimum grade of C May be stacked with: ANTH A610

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Archaeological Theory

Provides a survey of theoretical approaches and practice in contemporary archaeology. Includes class discussions based on readings and student presentations. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A611. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing. May be stacked with: ANTH A611

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Methods/Pract App Soc Science

Examines history, theories, and methods of applied social science, emphasizing community-engaged practice, ethics, and evidence-based problem-solving and policy-informing in Alaska and beyond. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A615. May Be Stacked With: ANTH A615

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*Global Biocultural Evolution

Applies modern biocultural theory - including genetics, epigenetics, growth and development, and evolutionary biology - to highlight current understandings of human genetic and phenotypic variation. Explores the historical role that biological anthropology played in the construction of social hierarchies and cultural concepts of biology. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A652. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and Completion of Tier 1 (basic college-level) GER courses May Be Stacked With: ANTH A652

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*Decolonizing Methodologies

Introduces research methods informed by Indigenous ways of producing and sharing knowledge, ethical considerations, collaborative research design with Indigenous communities and peoples, the sharing of research materials and outcomes, and multivocal authorship. Examines the process of integrating responsibilities as a researcher with respect for cultural property rights and ownership. Crosslisted with AKNS A461.

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Analyt Techn Arch/Bioanth

Critically examines data quality, sampling, quantification and interpretation of material remains with an emphasis on laboratory methods. Topics may include human osteology, zooarchaeology, lithics, ceramics and archaeobotany, among others. Special Note: May be repeated twice with a change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A680 with the same subtitle. May be stacked with: ANTH A680

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Belief and Identity

Cross-cultural perspectives on identity related to ethnicity, language, gender, religion and other social factors. Emphasis on topics will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Not available for credit for students who have completed ANTH A690C with the same subtitle. May be stacked with: ANTH A690C

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*Topics in Contemporary North

Holistically examines contemporary Alaska topics, especially as they pertain to Indigenous peoples and communities and the broader Circumpolar North. Identifies ways in which anthropologists address these issues. Topical emphasis will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A690D with the same subtitle. May be stacked with: ANTH A690D

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Anthropological Theory

Traces the development of the science of anthropology. Presents key leaders and theoretical paradigms, concluding with contemporary practice. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology May be stacked with: ANTH A410

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Archaeological Theory

Provides a survey of theoretical approaches and practice in contemporary archaeology. Includes class discussions based on readings, and student presentations. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology May be stacked with: ANTH A411

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Meth/Prac in Appl Soc Scie

Examines history, theories, and methods of applied social science, emphasizing community-engaged practice, ethics, and evidence-based problem-solving and policy-informing in Alaska and beyond. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A415

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Global Biocultural Evolution

Applies modern biocultural theory - including genetics, epigenetics, growth and development, and evolutionary biology - to highlight current understandings of human genetic and phenotypic variation. Explores the historical role that biological anthropology played in the construction of social hierarchies and cultural concepts of biology. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A452

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Adv Analyt Techn Arch/Bioanth

Critically examines data quality, sampling, quantification and interpretation of material remains with an emphasis on laboratory methods. Topics vary by semester and may include human osteology, zooarchaeology, lithics, ceramics and archaeobotany, among others. Special Note: May be repeated two times with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A480

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Studies Belief & Identity

Examines and evaluates cross-cultural perspectives on identity related to ethnicity, language, gender, religion and other social factors. Topical emphasis will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A490C

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Topics in Contemporary North

Examines and evaluates contemporary Alaska topics, especially as they pertain to Indigenous peoples and communities and the broader Circumpolar North. Identifies ways in which anthropologists and archaeologists address these issues. Topical emphasis will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A490D

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Anthropology Practicum

Engages in an anthropology practicum in the public or private sector. Emphasizes the application of anthropological skills under the supervision of a professional anthropologist. Special Note: Arranged practicum between graduate advisor and an outside mentor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

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*Intro to Anthropology

Explores how humans live, think, adapt, and communicate--past and present. Introduces the four subfields of anthropology (archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology) and how anthropologists ask questions, gather evidence, and make sense of human cultural and biological variation. Special Note: Recommended for non-majors. Majors can apply it to their degree as a program elective.

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*Alaska Native Cultures

Surveys Alaska Native peoples, including cultural heritage, ethnohistory, and contemporary experiences from an anthropological perspective. Covers environmental settings, linguistic subdivisions, precolonial sociocultural organization and subsistence patterns, contact with non-Native groups, and key issues, including education, politics and law.

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*Cultural Anthropology

Examines how culture shapes human experience. Builds foundational knowledge in the study of culture and cultural change. Explores cross-cultural perspectives on politics, kinship, identity, gender, economies, religion, and art as well as the linkages between local experience to regional and global forces.

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*Culture in a Connected World

Examines how anthropologists analyze global processes—flows of people, capital, media, and ideas—and their local consequences. Integrates ethnography and theory to trace power, inequality, resistance, and belonging across development, mobility, and media, connecting everyday life to transnational and planetary change. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A664. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and completion of Tier 1 (basic college-level) GER courses May Be Stacked With: ANTH A664

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Practicum in Anthropology

Applies practical anthropological skills learned under the supervision of a professional anthropologist. Special Note: May be repeated once. Registration Restrictions: 15 credit hours in Anthropology, instructor approval and agency mentor approval

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Anthropology Practicum

Engages in an anthropology practicum in the public or private sector. Emphasizes the application of anthropological skills under the supervision of a professional anthropologist. Special Note: Arranged practicum between graduate advisor and an outside mentor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

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No Distance Learning courses available.