2023-24 Courses: Anthropology
ANTH1115 - Introduction to Anthropology
Subject Code
ANTH
Course Number
1115
Long Title
Introduction to Anthropology
Description
Anthropology is the systematic study of the humanity both past and present. The course
introduces students to the four subfields of anthropology, which include archaeology,
biological, linguistic and cultural anthropology. Students will learn about the concepts
and methods that anthropologists use to study our species and gain a broader perspective
on the human experience. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social
and Behavioral Sciences.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences
ANTH1135 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Subject Code
ANTH
Course Number
1135
Long Title
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Description
This course provides a basic introduction to the broad field of biological anthropology.
The research interests of biological anthropologists include the history and development
of modern evolutionary biology, molecular and population genetics, modern primates,
the primate and human fossil record, and modern human biological diversity. Biological
Anthropology concentration students are required, and others are encouraged, to enroll
concurrently in 1135L. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 3: Physical
and Natural Sciences.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area III: Physical and Natural Sciences
ANTH1140 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Subject Code
ANTH
Course Number
1140
Long Title
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Description
This is an introductory course that provides an overview of cultural anthropology
as a subfield within the broader discipline of anthropology and as a research approach
within the social sciences more generally. The course presents core concepts and methods
of cultural anthropology that are used to understand the ways in which human beings
organize and experience their lives through distinctive cultural practices. More specifically,
this course explores social and cultural differences and similarities around the world
through a variety of topics such as: language and communication, economics, ways of
making a living, marriage and family, kinship and descent, race, ethnicity, political
organization, supernatural beliefs, sex and gender, and globalization. This course
ultimately aims to present a broad range of perspectives and practices of various
cultural groups from across the globe. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum
Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences
UNM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Power Requirement
ANTH1155 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Subject Code
ANTH
Course Number
1155
Long Title
Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Description
This is an introductory course which provides an overview of the discipline of Linguistic
Anthropology. The course will discuss the implications of language within anthropology,
as well as within the sciences and social sciences more generally. The course explores
the core concepts and methods of linguistic anthropology, such as the basic structure
of language, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, and social and regional
variations that are used to help students understand what it means to be human and
the role of language in human societies.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)