2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Anthropology

Chair Professor Richard Ward

Professors

Ken Barger
Susan Sutton
Richard Ward Associate Professors Jeanette Dickerson-Putman
Barbara Jackson Assistant Professors Elizabeth Kryder-Reid
Paul Mullins
Gina Sanchez Adjunct Professors Associate Professor Janis Beckstrand, Nursing
Professor David Burr, Anatomy
Professor Della Cook, Anthropology, IU Bloomington
Associate Professor Eleanor Donnelly, Nursing
Professor Paul Jamison, Anthropology, IU Bloomington
Carol Jolles, University of Washington
Assistant Professor James R. Jones, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Robert Kasberg, Assistant Dean, University Graduate School
Professor Robert Meier, Anthropology, IU Bloomington
Elizabeth Moore, Visiting Assistant Scientist, IU School of Dentistry
Associate Professor Susan Shepherd, English
April Sievert, Research Associate, IU Bloomington
Baldemar Velasquez, Farm Labor Organizing Committee Academic Advising: Cavanaugh Hall 413, (317) 274-8207 Anthropology is the study of human cultural and biological diversity across a broad span of time and space. It includes the archaeological study of past societies; ethnographic investigations of contemporary cultures around the world; research into human evolution and genetic variation; and analyses concerning the development, structure, and social use of language.

The IUPUI anthropology program emphasizes the application of anthropological concepts and methods to current issues and concerns. Applied anthropology investigates such topics as how socioeconomic change affects migrant farmworkers, how African American health concepts are related to rates of hypertension, how museum programs can best represent Native Americans, how archaeologists can uncover and preserve the cultural heritage of a group, and how studies of human genetic variation can be used in the detection and counseling of children with genetic disorders.

The anthropology curriculum contributes to student growth in three ways: by broadening their understanding of the human experience across ethnic groups and across time, by encouraging learning and inquiry skills, and by providing practical learning experiences such as community internships and guided student research projects. A major in anthropology can lead to careers in a wide variety of social service organizations, health fields, museums, and businesses. A minor in anthropology can provide a base in human diversity to complement such careers as nursing, social work, education, and urban planning.

The anthropology program has laboratories that assist faculty and students with research in archaeology, biological anthropology, and ethnography. Frequent summer field courses provide further opportunities for students to gain cross-cultural and research experience in settings as diverse as Greece, Belize, Mexico, and archaeological sites in Indiana. The Anthropology Club serves as a forum for students to exchange ideas and hear public speakers.

Major in Anthropology

A major in anthropology provides training in several areas: an overview of anthropological inquiry, an awareness of the wide variety of human cultures, intensive investigation of selected conceptual topics, research skills, and the application of anthropology outside the university setting. Requirements for a major include a minimum grade of C in 36 credit hours of anthropology courses. A student's particular program is selected in consultation with an anthropology faculty advisor from the following:

9 credit hours in overview of anthropology	A103 (or A303), A104 (or A304), and A360
3 credit hours in internship in applied anthropology	A494
3 credit hours in issues and methods in applied anthropology selected from	A201, A337, A361, A403, A485, E391
6 credit hours in comparative human experience, selected from	E300, E310, E316, E320, E326, E335, E336, E356
6 credit hours in conceptual topics, selected from	A337, A401, A403, A454, B370, B371, B480, E380, E391, E402, E411, E421, E455, E457, E470, L300, L401, P220
3 credit hours in research methodology, selected from	E404, P402
6 credit hours in anthropology electives, selected from	any course offered by the department

The variable title courses A395, A460, A485, and A495 may sometimes be used to fulfill the above requirements if departmental approval is obtained.

Upper-level anthropology courses should be distributed to include at least 3 credits in three of the areas of archaeology, cultural anthropology, bioanthropology, and linguistics. A494 (Practicum) serves as a capstone experience for anthropology majors.

The major in anthropology is currently under revision. Current information may be obtained from the departmental chair or secretary and by consulting the departmental Web site.

Minor in Anthropology

A minor in anthropology provides basic training in three areas: an overview of anthropological inquiry, understanding of ethnic and cultural behavior, and understanding of a selected conceptual area in anthropology. Requirements for a minor include a minimum grade of C in 15 credit hours of anthropology courses, selected in consultation with an anthropology faculty advisor from the following:

6 credit hours in introductory anthropology	A103 (or A303) and A104 (or A304)
3 credit hours in comparative human experience	E300, E310, E316, E320, E326, E335, E336, E356
3 credit hours in conceptual topics	A201, A360, A361, A401, B371, B466, B480, E380, E391, E402, E411, E421, E455, E457, E470, L300, L401, P220
3 credit hours in an anthropology elective, selected from	300 level and 400 level courses offered by the department

The variable title courses A395, A460, A485, and A495 may sometimes be used to fulfill the above requirements, if departmental approval is obtained.

As the anthropology program continues to develop, requirements for a minor will be periodically updated. Current information may be obtained from the departmental chairperson or secretary.

Minor in Cultural Diversity

This minor is oriented toward two groups of students. First, it provides a comparative framework for liberal arts and science majors for whom the study of culture, race, ethnicity, or gender overlaps their own disciplines. Second, it serves students in such fields as education, nursing, social work, business, medicine, public affairs, and law who wish to build a multicultural perspective into their professional practice.

Courses for the minor explore the genesis and transformation of racial and ethnic categories; the relationship of culture and biology; processes of acculturation and pluralism; the evolution of scholarly thought on human diversity; and ultimately, how it is that any of us comprehends others.

Requirements for the minor are a minimum grade of C in 15 credit hours of course work as follows:

6 credits hours of introductory anthropology	A103 and A104
6 credits hours of general courses on diversity, through any two of the following courses	B370, E402, and E457
3 credit hours of electives chosen in consultation with the minor advisor from a list of approved courses	This list is on file in the departmental office and includes courses from both anthropology and many other disciplines that concern diversity in general, or specific gender, ethnic, cultural, or other such groups

Introductory Courses

A103 Human Origins and Prehistory (3 cr.) A survey of human biological and cultural evolution from early pre-Pleistocene hominids through the development of urbanized state societies, with the goal of better understanding our human heritage. (Not open to students who have had A303.)

A104 Culture and Society (3 cr.) A survey of cultural and social processes that influence human behavior, with comparative examples from different ethnic groups around the world, with the goal of better understanding the broad range of human behavioral potentials and those influences that shape the different expressions of these potentials. (Not open to students who have had A304.)

A201 Survey of Applied Anthropology (3 cr.) P: A103 or A303 and A104 or A304, or authorization of the instructor. A survey of such issues in applied anthropology as cultural resource management, community development, cross-cultural communication, Third World development, museum studies, archaeological ethics, and the impact of human diversity on health care, education, and social programs.

A303 Evolution and Prehistory (3 cr.) P: junior standing. An advanced survey of human biological and cultural evolution from pre-Pleistocene hominids through the development of urbanized state societies. (Not open to students who have had A103.)

A304 Social and Cultural Behavior (3 cr.) P: junior standing. An advanced survey of cultural and social processes that influence human behavior, with comparative examples from different ethnic groups around the world. (Not open to students who have had A104.)

Advanced Courses

A337 African American Health Care (3 cr.) An anthropological perspective on the study of African American health beliefs and practices. This course examines the major theories for African American health as well as the relevant issues for understanding these health-care practices in delivering health services. Local and national health-care issues will be examined. A360 The Development of Anthropological Thought (3 cr.) An overview of the major theoretical developments within anthropology, as the discipline has attempted to produce a universal and unified view of human life based on knowledge of evolution and prehistoric and contemporary cultures.

A361 Applied Cultural Change (3 cr.) A survey of major concepts of cultural and social change, and an evaluation of different models of applied change. The course emphasizes both a sound understanding of change and its practical application in developmental change.

A395 Field Experiences in Anthropology(1-3 cr.) P: authorization of the instructor. A supervised field experience in a selected area of anthropology. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

A401 Cultural Resource Management (3 cr.) The concept of cultural resource management as a theoretical and functional tool to effect the conservation and protection of archaeological resources. Law, project review, site registration, and preservation strategies will be addressed.

A454 Human Ecology (3 cr.) A survey of the biological and cultural means by which humans adapt to their environment. This course emphasizes the unique nature of human adaptation, focusing on specific human groups and on the general processes of adaptation.

A460 Topics in Anthropology: (variable title) (1-3 cr.) A conceptual examination of selected topics in the field of anthropology. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

A485 Topics in Applied Anthropology:(variable title) (1-3 cr.) An examination of a selected topic where the concepts, principles, and methods in anthropology are utilized to address a particular community or social issue. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

B370 Human Variation (3 cr.) Variation within and between human populations in morphology, gene frequencies, and behavior. Biological concepts of race, race classification, along with other taxonomic considerations and evolutionary processes acting on humans in the past, present, and future.

B371 The Anthropology of Human Nature (3 cr.) An examination of the foundations of human behavior as viewed from the biocultural and evolutionary perspective of anthropology. This course strives to provide the student with a rational middle ground in the nature/nurture debate by demonstrating that human behavior is innately plastic.

B426 Human Osteology (3 cr.) This course explores the types of information that can be recovered from bones, including age, sex, size, pathology, diet, and demography as well as how this information can be utilized to obtain an integrated picture of an individual. The skills learned are applicable to forensic anthropology, archaeology, human evolution, and anatomy.

B466 The Primates (3 cr.) The study of our closest living relatives-the prosimians, monkeys, and apes-from the perspective of evolutionary and environmental influences on morphology and complex social behavior.

B480 Human Growth and Development (3 cr.) The study of human growth and development from a biocultural perspective including the physical mechanisms, and social, cultural, and environmental factors that lead to normal growth and development throughout the human life cycle. Causal factors, patterns of expression, and methods of assessment are stressed. Also available for graduate credit.

E300 Culture Areas and Ethnic Groups: (variable title) (1-3 cr.) An ethnographic survey of a selected culture area or ethnic group. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

E310 Cultures of Africa (3 cr.) An ethnographic survey of culture areas and societies of sub-Saharan Africa.

E316 Prehistory of North America (3 cr.) This course will introduce students to the cultural variety and complexity of prehistoric native North Americans. The course focuses on the various environmental adaptations, lifeways, social systems, and material culture that have been revealed through archaeological research.

E320 Indians of North America (3 cr.) An ethnographic survey of native North American culture areas and ethnic groups.

E326 Modern Greek Society (3 cr.) This course examines modern Greek life from an anthropological perspective. Recent Greek history, and the changing circumstances of both village and urban dwellers are explored. The complexity of cross-cultural understanding emerges as the various images that outsiders hold of modern Greece are compared to the realities of contemporary life there.

E335 Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica (3 cr.) Historical ethnography of the major pre-Columbian civilizations, especially the Aztec, the Maya, and the Zapotec and Mixtec. Emphasis on the social life, cultural achievements, religion, world view and political systems to illustrate the diversity and richness of Amerindian life before the Spanish conquest.

E336 African American Culture (3 cr.) This course provides an anthropological and comprehensive approach to the study of African American culture. It will focus on the ethnohistory, culture, politics, gender, language, health care, and values of African Americans. A secondary aim of this course is to examine the contemporary issues that affect the African American family.

E356 Cultures of the Pacific (3 cr.) This course examines the varied peoples and adaptations of the three main culture areas in the Pacific region (Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia) and explores such topics as male/female relations, sorcery, exchange, colonialism, and economic development.

E380 Urban Anthropology (3 cr.) An examination of urban social organization in cross-cultural perspective, including theoretical perspectives on urbanization, kinship and social networks, economic and political factors, and cultural pluralism.

E384 The African Diaspora (3 cr.) This course examines the cultural formation of the African Diaspora in the Americas. The course focuses specifically on the development of African diasporic populations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, in comparative perspective. Students will develop a critical understanding of the African Diaspora as a geographical displacement, as an assemblage of cultural groups, and as a process of political identification.

E391 Women in Developing Countries (3 cr.) This course explores the nature of women's roles in developing countries. Particular emphasis is placed on examining how development and cultural change have affected the lives of women.

E402 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 cr.) This course considers the meaning and social implications of gender in human society. Cultural definitions of ''male'' and ''female'' gender categories as well as associated behavioral and structural differentiation of gender roles will be analyzed using current anthropological concepts and theories.

E403 Women of Color in the U.S. (3 cr.) This course examines the concepts of race, class, and gender as inextricably tied analytical categories, and how they have structured the lives of African American, Latina, Native American, and Asian American women, both U.S. born and immigrant. Themes of oppression, identities, and activism figure prominently throughout the course.

E404 Field Methods in Ethnography (3 cr.) Introduction to the methods and techniques anthropologists use to study other peoples. Preparation of a research proposal, interviewing, and the use of life histories and case studies.

E411 Wealth, Exchange, and Power in Anthropological Perspective (3 cr.) This course examines cultural patterns of production, exchange, and consumption, with an emphasis on non-Western societies and how these factors influence economic development in the Third World.

E421 The Anthropology of Aging (3 cr.) This course explores age and the aging process cross-culturally by looking at the specific cultural context in which individuals age and by analyzing similarities and differences across cultures.

E445 Medical Anthropology (3 cr.) A cross-cultural examination of human biocultural adaptation in health and disease, including biocultural epidemiology; ethnomedical systems in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease; and sociocultural change and health. Also available for graduate credit.

E455 Anthropology of Religion (3 cr.) Critical evaluation of current approaches to the analysis of religious myth, ritual, and symbolism. Problems in understanding religious beliefs of other cultures. Modern development of anthropology of religion.

E457 Ethnic Identity (3 cr.) A cross-cultural analysis of the nature of ethnic groups and identity, including the effects of colonialism and nationalism on ethnic groups, stereotyping groups, ethnic symbols and styles, and persistence and change in ethnicity.

E470 Psychological Anthropology (3 cr.) A cross-cultural examination of human behavior in its ethnic context, including selected topics such as socialization, sex roles, altered states of consciousness, and personality and sociocultural change.

L300 Language and Culture (3 cr.) This course explores the relationships between language and culture, focusing on research methodology and surveying various theoretical frameworks. Topics to be discussed include linguistic relativity (the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis), ethnographies of communication, interview techniques, and methods of data collection and analysis.

L401 Language, Power, and Gender (3 cr.) This course investigates sociocultural aspects of language use, focusing on the interaction of power and gender with language. Topics include differences in men's and women's language use, discourse patterns and power relationships, and identity and language use. To what extent does the language we speak sustain the dominance of certain groups in our society?

P220 The Rise of Civilization (3 cr.) Covers the development of complex societies in several regions of the world. The material is approached from an anthropological perspective, with emphasis on archaeological methods of data collection and analysis. Early civilizations in Iraq, India, Egypt, Rome, China, Peru, and Central America will be discussed.

P330 Historical Archaeology (3 cr.) We will examine the ways in which historical archaeologists investigate Colonial and American cultures and lifeways in various regions of North America throughout time. Special attention will be given to understanding the long and complex history of Native American/European interactions, North American social systems, interaction with and exploitation of the environment, technologies, and material culture. The theory and methods used by historical archaeologists will also be emphasized.

P402 Archaeological Method and Theory (3 cr.) This class is concerned with how archaeologists know what they know about the past. Methods of data collection are reviewed and theoretical interpretations are discussed. The focus of the course is on evaluation of archaeological research and explanation, with special emphasis on critical thinking.

Independent Study Courses

A494 Practicum in Applied Anthropology(1-4 cr.) P: authorization of the instructor. An arranged experience in applied anthropology, appropriate to individual career goals. The student will work with an approved community group or organization on a specific project that facilitates the integration of previous course work and experience in a practical application. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

A495 Independent Studies in Anthropology(2-4 cr.) P: authorization of the instructor. A supervised, in-depth examination through individual research on a particular topic selected and conducted by the student in consultation with an anthropology faculty member.

A594 Independent Learning in Applied Anthropology (3 cr.) P: authorization of the instructor. Independent research/training using the anthropological perspective/methods in addressing social issues. The project must be a discrete activity with a concrete product, conducted in conjunction with the student's anthropology advisor and a member of the organization where she or he will be located. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

Graduate Minor in Anthropology and Health

The graduate minor in anthropology and health is an integrated field of 12 credit hours of study designed to supplement the graduate training of students with an interest in careers in the health field. The program has three goals: to provide students a holistic perspective on the anthropology of health, which integrates human biology, ecology, and culture in a systems model of health; to develop students' anthropological inquiry skills in understanding health in human groups; and to develop students' abilities to apply anthropological concepts and skills to health interventions in the areas of their career focus. The graduate minor in anthropology and health will provide students with training that will add greater depth and breadth to their qualifications in their major field. They will be able to use the cross-cultural and biocultural perspectives of anthropology to supplement their primary graduate training to better prepare them for a career in the health fields. This focused training will enable students to use anthropological concepts and skills to identify biocultural factors in the occurrence of disease, to understand ethnic behavior related to illness, and to identify where health programs across social and ethnic lines can be made more effective.

Course Requirements

Twelve credit hours approved for the minor in anthropology and health with a grade point average of at least 3.25, including E445, A594, one course selected from B521, B523, B525, E404, E606, and L605, and one elective.

Courses

E445 Medical Anthropology (3 cr.) A cross-cultural examination of human biocultural adaptation in health and disease, including biocultural epidemiology, ethnomedical systems in the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, and sociocultural change and health.

A594 Independent Learning in Applied Anthropology (3 cr.) P: authorization of instructor. Independent research/training using anthropological perspectives/methods in addressing social issues. The project must be a discrete activity with a concrete product, conducted in conjunction with the student's anthropology advisor and member of the organization where she or he will be located. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

Research Methods in the Anthropology of Health

B521	Bioanthropology Research Methods	(3 cr.)
B523	Anthropometry	(3 cr.)
B525	Genetic Methods in Anthropology	(3 cr.)
E404	Field Methods in Ethnography	(3 cr.)
E606	Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology	(3 cr.)
L605	Field Methods in Anthropological Linquistics	(3 cr.)

Electives

Electives in the anthropology of health (3 cr.) Electives will be selected from approved anthropology courses offered at IUPUI and IU Bloomington in consultation with the minor advisor.

Folklore

F101 Introduction to Folklore (3 cr.) A view of the main forms and varieties of folklore and folk expression in tales, ballads, gestures, beliefs, games, proverbs, riddles, and traditional arts and crafts. The role of folklore in the life of human beings.

F111 World Folk Music and Culture (3 cr.) The course explores the role of music in human life. It introduces students to ethnomusicology and the cross-cultural study of music, performance, and culture.

F131 Introduction to American Folklore (3 cr.) Folklore and traditional expressive behavior within the context of American culture. Art and traditional philosophies of folk groups found in America, including ethnic groups, occupational groups, regional groups, religious groups, etc. The function of folklore within the lives of American people.

F312 European Folklore/Folklife/Music (3 cr.) This course is a comparative survey of the genres of the folklore of Europe, emphasizing especially the study of worldview and folk religion. The interrelationships of the folk cultures of Europe that allow us to speak of "European folklore" will also be examined.

F354 African American Folklore/Folklife/Folk Music (3 cr.) African American culture in the United States viewed in terms of history and social change. Folklore, folk music, and oral history as means of illuminating African-American culture and history. May be repeated once when topics vary.

F356 Chicano Folklore/Folklife/Folk Music(3 cr.) The folk traditions of Mexican Americans as a reflection of the historical experience and cultural identity of this people within the United States. Mexican heritage, Anglo and black influences, and the blending of these elements into a unique cultural entity. May be repeated once when topics vary.

F360 Indiana Folklore/Folklife/Folk Music (3 cr.) Survey of folklore, folklife, or folk music of Indiana with particular attention to the persistence into the present of preindustrial culture. Students are encouraged to do fieldwork in the state. May be repeated once when topics vary.

F363 Women's Folklore/Folklife/and Music (3 cr.) This course identifies key issues in women's folklore and examines the ways in which women have been represented in myths, legends, and folktales, past and present. The various ways in which visions of womanhood inform, reflect, and challenge gender roles will also be analyzed.

Museum Studies

MSTD A403 Introduction to Museum Studies (3 cr.) This survey of museology introduces students to the history of museums and to debates on the philosophical nature of museums and their roles in society. The course covers the types and definitions of museums, traces the history of museums, discusses contemporary museum practice, and examines current issues in the museum profession.

MSTD A405 Museum Methods (3 cr.) This survey of museum practice introduces students to methods, skills, and resources in three areas of museum work: artifacts, interpretation, and organizational administration, as well as to the ethical ramifications of these methods.

MSTD A408 Museum Internship (1-6 cr.) P: A403 and A405, or consent of instructor. An arranged learning experience in museum work appropriate to individual career goals focusing on an aspect of museum practice and working with a museum mentor. May be repeated.

MSTD A410 Museum Education (3 cr.) This survey of museum education introduces students to a variety of professional skills through exercises, projects, museum visitor observation, and in-museum classes. It covers education theory most central to museum practice, the duties of museum educators, and current issues in museum education.

MSTD A412 Exhibit Planning and Design (3 cr.) This course offers a survey of museum exhibit planning and design through an integration of theory and practice. The class introduces students to exhibit development, including exhibit administration, design, and evaluation, and to a variety of professional skills through hands-on exercises, exhibit critiques, museum observations, and in-museum classes.

MSTD A414 Museums and Technology (3 cr.) This course surveys the growing use of technology in museums. It examines applications for information management in collections, conservation science, and archives. It examines critically the use of technology in the service of education both in exhibit contexts and in the variety of educational programs and Web-based methods of knowledge dissemination.

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Classical Studies

See Foreign Languages and Cultures.