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Anthropology at UAA

Summer Semester 2020

ANTH

  • A101 *Intro to Anthropology 3 Credits

    *Intro to Anthropology

    Introduces fundamentals of the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology and anthropological linguistics. Emphasizes basic ideas, perspectives and methods of anthropology. Special Note: Recommended for non-majors. Majors can apply it to their degree as a program elective.

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    View detailed information for CRN:51486 501 Dannenberg, Clare May 18 - August 1 18
    View detailed information for CRN:51487 502 Ogilvie, Kristen May 18 - June 22 22
  • A200 *Alaska Native Cultures 3 Credits

    *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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    View detailed information for CRN:51488 501 Dannenberg, Clare May 18 - June 22 4
  • A202 *Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits

    *Cultural Anthropology

    Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, ethical considerations and methods in the study of culture and cultural change. Emphasizes cross-cultural comparisons of sociopolitical systems, kinship, ethnicity, gender, subsistence, religion and art, integrating applied, local, regional and global perspectives.

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    View detailed information for CRN:51489 501 Ogilvie, Kristen May 18 - August 1 4
  • A490C Belief and Identity 3 Credits

    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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    View detailed information for CRN:53309 501 Hanson, Diane May 18 - August 1 0
  • A699 Thesis Research 1 - 6 Credits

    Thesis Research

    Engages student in independent research conducted under the supervision of a graduate committee. Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least three credits are required for graduation. Offered during all semesters. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Advancement to candidacy and thesis chair approval

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    View detailed information for CRN:51492 501 Harrod, Ryan May 18 - August 1 4
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