Chair: Jeffrey C. Chin
Professors: Chin, R. Kelly
Associate Professors: Bogdan, Bucko
Assistant Professor: Tooker
Adjunct Faculty: Doucette, Ennis, Goodgion, Goldberg, Keenan, Owens, Stacey
Emeritus: Zewe

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a major in sociology with five concentrations (human services, criminology/criminal justice, theory/ research, secondary education, and elementary education) as well as minors in anthropology, sociology and criminology/ criminal justice. The department also administers an interdisciplinary minor in Urban Studies.

The curriculum for the sociology major integrates the basic principles of a liberal arts education with skills specific to the critical analysis of social structure and processes. The major provides advanced training in both general sociological

theory and social science research methods, as well as a thorough understanding of substantive areas such as crime and deviance, marriage and families, law, formal organizations, and institutions such as the mass media and industry. Practical application of classroom knowledge is afforded through the department's internship program.

Each of the department's five concentrations provides rigorous sociological training with emphasis on the skills needed to prepare for careers after graduation. The human services concentration prepares the student for work in direct-assistance organizations or for graduate study in applied sociology, clinical sociology or social work. The concentration in research and theory is for the student who is interested in an academic career such as teaching and doing research in sociology. Students with a concentration in research and theory also may go on to do graduate study in either Ph.D. or applied master's programs in sociology or professional education in fields such as business, public health and urban planning. The concentration in criminology and criminal justice prepares the student for study in any area of the criminal justice system or for graduate work in law or criminology. The elementary and secondary education concentrations combine intensive work in the department of sociology and anthropology and the department of education to prepare students for teaching careers.

Students within each of these concentrations of the sociology major are encouraged to consider the College's Minor in Management Information Systems as a valuable complement to their major coursework in sociology.

The core requirements are identical for all five programs:

The major requirements differ among the programs as indicated.

SOC group. Three of the following: ANT 101, SOC 241, SOC 344, SOC 406 and SOC 425.

Cognate group. Two of the following: HST 316, PHL 351, PSC 243, PSC 331, PSC 451, PSC 452, SOC 231, SOC 233, SOC 331, SOC 403.

* ANT group = 2 of ANT 101, ANT 109, ANT 200, ANT 212, ANT 213, ANT 300, ANT 305, ANT 315, ANT 329, ANT 360, ANT 412

** SOC group = 3 of SOC 231, SOC 233, SOC 241, SOC 331, SOC 340, SOC 344, SOC 401, SOC 406, SOC 425

*** SOC/ANT group = 1 of SOC 403, ANT 490/SOC 490, ANT 495/SOC 495, ANT 499/SOC 499

**** Soc Sci cognate group = 1 of ECO 113, ECO 114, HST 211-212, HST 317-318, HST 321-326, HST 327-328, HST 331-332, HST 335-336, HST 337-338, HST 353, HST 361-362, HST 400, HST 401-402, HST 403, HST 406, PSY 101, PSC 101, PSC 353, PSC 451-452

* ANT group = 2 of ANT 101, ANT 109, ANT 212, ANT 213, ANT 300, ANT 305, ANT 315, ANT 329,

ANT 360, ANT 412

** SOC group = 3 of SOC 231, SOC 233, SOC 241, SOC 323, SOC 331, SOC 340, SOC 344, SOC 401, SOC 406, SOC 425

*** SOC/ANT group = 1 of SOC 403, ANT 490/SOC 490, ANT 495/SOC 495, ANT 499/SOC 499

**** Social Science cognate group = 3 of ECO 113, ECO 114, HST 211-212, HST 318, HST 321-326, HST 327-328,

HST 331-332, HST 335-336, HST 337-338, HST 353, HST 361-362, HST 400, HST 401-402, HST 403, HST 406, PSY 101, PSC 101, PSC 353, PSC 451-452

l With permission of the chair, other ECO or PSC courses may be substituted.

2 Cognate social sciences are economics, political science and psychology.

3 Must be taken in same language.

4 Students in this concentration are strongly encouraged to pursue foreign language training in Spanish.

Students majoring in sociology must choose a concentration in the first semester of enrollment at Le Moyne subsequent to the first year. One selects a concentration or switches to a different concentration with the advice and consent of the departmental adviser. A form which indicates such changes is available from the chair of the department and must be filed with the registrar. Upper-level SOC electives are selected with the advice and consent of one's departmental adviser on the basis of their relevance to one's academic interests and career objectives. Upper-level SOC electives are offered subject to demand. Consult the department chair about course offerings.

An internship in sociology is developed by a student in consultation with the student's departmental adviser according to the department's internship guidelines. Normally, no more than three credit hours of internship may be counted toward a major in sociology.

A minor in sociology involves 15 credit hours of sociology courses. Selection of particular courses is based upon each student's needs and interests and is made with the approval of the department chair. These courses normally begin with Introductory Sociology (SOC 101). At least nine of the 15 credit hours must be upper level.

Students who seek a minor in sociology should contact the department chair as early in their career at Le Moyne as possible and prior to their enrolling in any upper-level sociology course.

Jeffrey C. Chin, Director

Students who wish to minor in criminology and criminal justice should contact Professor Jeffrey C. Chin, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, as early as possible, but no later than the beginning of the junior year to discuss student interests and the best timing of courses to fit those interests. A prospectus will be submitted at that time which includes a statement outlining the student's interests in the area and a schedule which will allow successful completion of the course requirements. Post facto completion of the minor may not be approved.

The minor program in criminology and criminal justice requires the five courses, 15 credit hours, listed below. The courses should be taken in the following sequence.

The following courses are recommended in addition to those required by the minor program above.

HST 313 English Constitutional and Legal History

PHL 351 Philosophy of Law

PSC 243 Law and Politics

PSC 451-452 Constitutional Law

SOC 101. Introductory Sociology (3).

An introduction to sociology's contributions toward an understanding of men and women and their social world. The course examines social interaction as the basis of social behavior and the foundation of social groups. Sociological concepts and methodology are used to provide meaning and understanding of such phenomena as gender roles, the development of the self, the family, social class and stratification, deviant behavior, behavior in organizations and bureaucracy, urban life, power and politics, and social change. Required of all sociology majors. No prerequisite.

SOC 121. Deviance (3).

This course is a thematic introduction to sociology; it presents basic concepts and principles of sociological analysis. Different types of deviant behaviors are examined and explained using both individualistic and social structural theories. Students will acquire the tools needed to conduct a critical analysis of any social behaviors, including deviance. No prerequisite.

SOC 150. Industrial Sociology (3).

The course examines many forms of work and their meaning in modern society from a sociological perspective. Both the social aspects of work in contemporary settings and how work affects other, non-work aspects of life are explored. Attention is also paid to the various sociologically relevant aspects of the work environment and how they are manipulated to affect such factors as production, worker motivation, plant management, employment, the role of unions, formal and informal worker relations. The impact of technology, politics and changing attitudes toward work and leisure is shown. Reference is made to a variety of sociological theories to explain the processes and changes in industrial relations. No prerequisite.

SOC 181-199. Mini-courses in Social Problems (1 each).

A mini-course treats one area of sociological concern for one-third of a semester. Courses are offered each year, and students may elect one, two or three. No prerequisite.

The following mini-courses are offered:

SOC 184. Problems of Work (1).

SOC 185. Technology and Society (1).

SOC 190. Career Paths (1).

SOC 193. AIDS as a Social Problem (1).

SOC 194. Organizational Deviance (1).

SOC 195. Effects of Unemployment (1).

SOC 196. Homelessness (1).

SOC. 197. POVERTY, CHILDREN, AND PUBLIC POLICY (1)

SOC 198. WOMEN'S HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE (1)

SOC 200. Careers, Practice and Professional Computing for Sociology (3).

This course focuses on: (1) the discipline and profession of sociology; (2) career exploration and career development skills for undergraduate sociology majors; (3) professional writing skills; (4) graduate and professional school exploration and advising; (5) applied sociology and action anthropology; (6) professional socialization; (7) computer literacy in research and presentation of self both in person and on the Internet; and (8) professional ethics.

SOC 201 (PSC 202). Research Methods in the Social and Political Sciences (3).

This course is an introduction to the research methodologies employed by social scientists. Major analytic issues covered in the course include measurement validity and reliability, the grounds for making causal inferences, sampling and research ethics. Major techniques to be studied include participant observation, survey research, experimentation, intensive interviewing and evaluation research. Required of all sociology majors. Prerequisite: SOC 101 and MTH 111 or in progress.

SOC 221. Criminology (3).

Criminology is the sociological analysis of crime in American society. Different types of crime are examined: street crime, white-collar crime, victimless crime, corporate crime and political crime. By critically examining theories of crime causation, the student gains an understanding of the social forces which contribute to the commission of crime.

SOC 222. The Criminal Justice System (3).

This course examines the criminal justice system and its effects on individuals within the system. It also considers the criminal justice systems effects on individuals both inside and outside the system with respect to the commission of crime. Prerequisite: SOC 221 recommended.

SOC 231. Marriage and Families (3).

A social scientific study of contemporary and historical forms of marriage and family life in America. We will compare different types of American families with family structures in other parts of the world and other historical periods. We will study interactions between family systems and work, education, health care, and legal systems and focus on their public policy implications.

SOC 232. FAMILY VIOLENCE (3).

Using sociological perspectives, this course will examine family violence including the abuse of partners, children, and elders. It will focus on understanding the origins and the larger forces leading to and reinforcing family violence, and as well as on the microdynamics of violence within families. It will also examine how family violence varies across differences such as race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability.

SOC 233. Sociology of the City (3).

A consideration of both the dynamic character and the organizational structural aspects of the city. Social change as it is manifest in urbanization, with particular emphasis on problems of the inner city.

SOC 241. Social Inequality (3).

An analysis of contemporary developments in stratification theory from both the conflict and structural-functional perspectives. Differences between and among social groups are examined in detail as they are manifested in socialization, educational opportunities, occupational status, life styles, income and health. Special emphasis is placed on the concept of class and the changing American class structure, female status attainment, and poverty. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or its equivalent.

SOC 245. Conflict Resolution (3).

This course will introduce students to the field of Conflict Resolution. It will include an overview of the history and theories of the field and some of the major critiques of present theories and practices. The course also will provide students with an understanding of the spectrum of role professionals in conflict resolution undertake. Students will gain selected conflict resolution skills and come to understand conflict experientially by participating in three role plays demonstrating issues associated with inter-personal, inter-group and organizational conflict.

SOC 265. Population/Demography (3).

A sub-discipline of sociology, demography is the scientific study of populations. This course treats elementary demographic measures and techniques. Within a sociologically and historically grounded framework, it examines the components of population change (natality, mortality and migration) as well as the effects of the size and composition of a population upon institutions and social problems. The course might examine, for instance, the effects of population stability or change upon the family, housing, education, markets for various products, and/or the quality of the environment. Policy making to shape population conditions will also be considered.

SOC 303 (ANT 303). Social Theory in Anthropology and Sociology (3).

This course explores sociological and anthropological theory by studying a number of the classical thinkers in the disciplines. We study the origins of and interrelationships among these theories in their particular social and historical milieus, as well as their relevance to sociology and anthropology today. The student is expected to gain both a competence in the historical development of social scientific theory and an ability to theorize about social phenomena.

SOC 310. Aging and Society (3).

This course will examine aging as an individual and a social process. The focus will be on the social process of growing old in America. Students will be exposed to the effects society exerts on its aging population. Topics will include the demographic structure, current theories of aging, the effects of economic, political and psychological considerations on aging.

SOC 321. Law, Society and Social Science (3).

The structure and functions of law as an institution are analyzed from the perspectives of classical and contemporary social scientific theories. The legal processes of the assignment of responsibility, the resolution of disputes, the distribution of social rewards and the imposition of sanctions are studied in cross-cultural perspective. Attention is also focused on the use of social scientific knowledge by legal institutions.

SOC 323. Juvenile Delinquency (3).

After examining the causes of delinquency among juveniles and the various ways of treating delinquents, the second part of the course focuses on juvenile court: the history of the juvenile court movement, current procedures employed by the juvenile court and its relationship with other community agencies that deal with delinquents.

SOC 331. Sociology of Work and Families (3).

This course will consider two central spheres of social life, work and family, looking at them as both creations of the participants and products of social forces within society. First, we will look at the organization and experience of work and families from both developmental and cross cultural perspectives. Next, we will study the dynamics of families and work in America's history; emphasis will be on how people organize their work lives, as well as their intimate relationships in response to social forces such as economic or technological change, and social conditions such as immigrant status, class status, and racial, ethnic, gender and age status. Finally, we will analyze some problems of the integration of the economy, work and family in today's world.

SOC 340. Social Welfare (3).

This course will provide an historical overview of social welfare policy, both public and private, as it has evolved from medieval alms-giving to modern welfare statism. Welfare's costs and benefits, structure and relationship to other parts of society will be examined. Relevant sociological theories will be reviewed, with particular attention to the way they have been applied to problems of social welfare. The social work profession will be examined sociologically.

SOC 344 (WMS 344). Gender and Society (3).

This course examines the processes and institutions through which gender is constructed and operates in society. It analyzes how gender serves to organize everyday life as well as how such institutions as work, education and marriage take their form according to historically variable contexts of gender relations. Gender will be considered in a cross-cultural context, as well as in interaction with race/ethnicity and class. Students will employ a variety of theoretical perspectives to examine these relationships.

SOC 365. Death and Dying (3).

An interdisciplinary approach to understanding the process of dying and death. The course presents the findings of social science on when, where, and under what conditions people die in modern society, how these situational factors have changed, and how they influence the experience of dying. It attempts a socio cultural and religious understanding of the meaning of death and bereavement, and their impact on family members and friends, as well as on society. The theological meaning of death will be treated.

SOC 390. Independent Study in Sociology (1-3).

A student who wishes to pursue an independent study project in sociology for academic credit must submit, prior to registration, a proposed plan of study that includes the topic to be studied and goal to be achieved, the methodology to be followed, schedule of supervision, end product, evaluation procedure and number of credits sought. The proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member, the department chair and the academic dean. It will be kept on file in the academic dean's office.

SOC 391-399. Special Topics Seminar in Sociology (1-3).

Courses in this series offer an in-depth exploration of specific issues and topics within the various subspecialties of sociology in which the departments faculty specialize as well as topics of current interest to instructors or students. These courses are intended for students who wish to pursue their studies in a particular field beyond the basic courses offered in the regular curriculum. Prerequisites: SOC 101.

SOC 401. Sociological Perspectives in Social Psychology (3).

This is an advanced course in social psychology from the sociological perspective. It is the study of the relationship between individuals and the society in which they live. The student explores the effect social forces have on individuals in areas such as attitudes and behavior, attitude change, social influence, conformity and deviance, attraction, prejudice and discrimination, and socialization within the framework of a sociological social psychology. Also thoroughly examined and compared are the theories and methods of both psychological and sociological social psychologies.

SOC 402 (ACT 402/ ECO 402/ IRL 403/ PSC 402). Program Evaluation Research Methodology & Policy Analysis (3).

The goal of this course is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the use of behavioral science research methods and theories for program and intervention evaluations. Topics given special emphasis include: measurement strategies and problems, needs assessment, experimental and quasi-experimental field designs, qualitative methods, benefit-cost analysis, statistical approaches to modeling bias and the use of evaluation results in the policy process. Prerequisites: SOC 201 or PSY 201 or PSC 202 or IRL 441-442 or ECO 325 and STA 201 or MTH 111 or permission of instructor.

SOC 403 (MGT 451). Group

Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication (3).

In this course, students integrate sociological and social psychological theory and research with experiential learning on the dynamics of groups and the behavior of individuals in those groups. The focus is on how individuals can facilitate interpersonal communication to enhance their own effectiveness and that of the group. The goal is to create a learning laboratory where students become participants in learning how to make a group work.

SOC 406. Race/Ethnicity, Gender, Class (3).

This course focuses on the intergroup dynamics which define how individuals operate as members of groups, specifically race/ethnicity, gender and social class, and the relationships between these groups. We will discuss how to utilize diversity as a positive factor in organizational and personal growth.

SOC 407 (CFM 407). The Social Causes of Illness (3).

See course description for CFM 407.

SOC 415 (CFM 415). Medical Models for Social Problems (3).

See course description for CFM 415.

SOC 421 (CFM 421). Sociology of the Body (3).

See course description for CFM 421.

SOC 425. Sociology of Oppression (3).

As a dimension of stratification processes in a society, oppression refers to a situation in which one or more segments within a society successfully, and over a long period, bar access by another or other segments to scarce or valued system resources on the basis of systematic social arrangements that permit exploitation and subordination of one group and privilege to another or others. This course will analyze the structure and process of oppression. It will draw upon both historical and comparative examples to examine how social, educational, political, legal, and economic structures are developed that institutionalize oppression in a society. The class will also examine how both individual and group behavior of oppressors and of the oppressed is affected and maintained.

SOC 490. Internship in Sociology (1-6).

Participation in a field learning experience closely related to one of the areas of sociology. The student intern will meet regularly with his or her supervisor in the agency and/or will report as required to the faculty member assigned to supervise the field experience. Students are expected to apply what they have learned in the academic program to the field experience. An evaluation of the field experience will also be required. The internship and placement must be approved by the instructor. Three hours of field work per week are required to generate one credit hour. The number of credit hours to be awarded must be contracted for prior to registration. Prerequisite: SOC 200.

SOC 495. Empirical Research

Project (3-6).

A team of senior students designs and carries out an empirical research project. The actual experience of planning and doing research provides students with an opportunity to review and integrate major sectors of what they have learned in their coursework. Responsibility for planning and carrying out the project rests with the students. The instructor serves as a resource person, available to offer advice or teach what is needed to solve technical problems. It is the instructor's responsibility to see that the project can be completed with the available resources and within the time constraints of a semester. The instructor also evaluates the work of students. While a student's work load in this kind of project varies from week to week, he or she is required to budget an average of nine hours per week for independent/group/class work on the project.

SOC 496. Honors Project in Sociology (3-6).

The nature of the project is determined by the mentor and the student. The due dates for each draft as well as the number of credit hours the student is to receive is contracted for prior to registration.

SOC 499. Research in Sociology (3-6).

An upper-class student who wishes to undertake a sociological research project for academic credit during a given semester must submit a research proposal prior to registration and a research report at the end of the semester. The proposal must be approved by the research director, the department chair and the academic dean. The proposal will be kept on file in the academic dean's office.

Director: Deborah E. Tooker

Anthropology takes a holistic approach to the study of humankind by examining its cultural, social, linguistic, biological-evolutionary, environmental and historical dimensions. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on the methods and theories of both the social sciences and the humanities. Its core concept is Ôculture' and its hallmark methodology is long-term participant observational fieldwork. Study in anthropology not only develops within students an understanding and appreciation of societies and cultures different than their own, but also provides a critical understanding of how Western societies have viewed and interacted with other societies.

Because of its focus on cross-cultural and international issues and analysis, study in anthropology is particularly useful for students considering careers in fields such as college teaching and research, international business and law, foreign service and

diplomacy, private and governmental development and foreign aid programs, missions, and human rights. Anthropology also provides valuable training for students considering careers in human service fields such as social work, counseling, health care delivery and education.

The minor in Anthropology provides students with knowledge of the field of anthropology that significantly goes beyond that gained in the introductory course. Students gain substantial exposure to at least two of the four sub-fields of anthropology (sociocultural, biological, archeological, and linguistic) and to a particular ethnographic area, as well as to other topical areas.

This minor readily complements majors in other social sciences, the humanities, business and management, and the natural sciences (especially biology), and broadens students' knowledge of cultures other than their own.

Students who wish to minor in anthropology should contact the Program Director, Deborah Tooker, as early as possible in their career at Le Moyne.

The minor requires 15 credit hours to include:

1. ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology

2. One course in an anthropological sub-field other than socio-cultural, to be selected from among:

ANT 109 (BIO 109) Human Evolution

ANT 300 Anthropological Linguistics

ANT 315 (REL 315) Temples, Shrines and Tells: Near Eastern Archaeology

3. One course in an ethnographic area, from among:

ANT 212 Native American History & Cultures

ANT 213 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia

ANT 411 (HST 411) Mexican History and Culture: From Maya to Aztec

ANT 412 (HST 412) Ethnohistorical Approaches to Native American History and Culture

4. Two other topical anthropology courses.

In this group, we highly recommend

ANT 302 (SOC 303) Social Theory in Anthropology and Sociology. Anthropology courses meeting this requirement include:

ANT 200 Cultural Myths and Cultural Realities: Perspectives in Socio-Cultural Anthropology

ANT 212 Native American History and Cultures

ANT 213 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia: A Topical Approach

ANT 222 Cultures and Cures

ANT 223 Cultural Selves

ANT 300 Anthropological Linguistics

ANT 303 (SOC 303) Social Theory in Anthropology and Sociology

ANT 305 (ART 305) Museums and Social Science

ANT 311 (REL 321) Local Religions of Native America, Asia, and Oceania

ANT 312 (REL 323) Native American Religions

ANT 329 (PHL 329) Constructing the Primitive: Philosophical, Anthropological and Local Perspectives

ANT 360 Anthropology Examines Traditional Religion: Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic

ANT 391-399 Special Topics in Anthropology

ANT 412 (HST 412) Ethnohistorical Approaches to Native American History and Culture

ANT 422 Medical Anthropology

NOTE: A student majoring in sociology who chooses to minor in anthropology must complete the anthropology minor requirements separately from the sociology major requirements with the exception of ANT 303 (SOC 303) Social Theory in Anthropology and Sociology, which may be counted toward the major in sociology and the minor in anthropology.

ANT 101. Introduction to Anthropology (3).

This course introduces students to the basic concepts, theories and methodologies in anthropology by focusing on the classic four fields of the discipline: physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and cultural anthropology. This course focuses on the evolution of the human species and theories of early culture, the reconstruction of the past through archaeological analysis, the structure and usage of language as part of culture, and the description and analysis of societies and cultures utilizing comparative theories and methodologies in cultural anthropology. No prerequisite.

ANT 109 (BIO 109). Human Evolution (3).

See course description for BIO 109.

ANT 200 Cultural Myths and Cultural Realities: Perspectives in

Socio-Cultural Anthropology (3).

This course focuses on how we study other, especially non-western, cultures. In it, we look at recent critical debates on the nature of anthropological inquiry and the representations of other cultures that anthropologists have constructed. Is anthropology a science or humanity? How accurate are the anthropologists' representations of other cultures? Why do anthropologists studying the same culture come up with very different pictures of that culture? How much of the anthropologist's own personal and cultural biases are revealed in the way other cultures are described? How does the anthropologist's own theoretical perspective affect the way the data are interpreted? Is the nature of anthropological inquiry such that we can never escape biases? What kinds of methodologies do anthropologists use and what are their limitations? How can re-studies enable us to refine our methods and generate more sophisticated comparative categories to use in the understanding of cultures?

ANT 212. Native American History and Cultures (3).

This course examines how Western social science has studied and understood nature and development of the many different cultures in North America encountered at contact with Europeans. We will examine the history of Indian-white contact with a focus on its effects on both native and Euro-American cultures. We also investigate the features of native American cultures in the "ethnographic present," the remembered era before contact with Europeans. Finally, we will examine contemporary issues involving both native and Euro-Americans.

ANT 213 (WMS 213). Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia: A Topical Approach (3).

An anthropological and topical introduction to the region of Southeast Asia and the various societies and cultures found there. Topics to be discussed are: regional definition and intra-regional variation, ecology and economic systems, history and prehistory, social organization including politico-territorial systems and concepts of hierarchy and power, kinship and alliance systems, patron-client systems, ethnic groups and ethnicity, religions, gender systems, personality, and communicative systems such as language and other conceptual and symbolic systems. The focus of the course will be on analyses that contrast with western views and that have provided a source of debate on western theories of society and culture.

ANT 222. Cultures and Cures (3).

This course examines various understandings of and responses to disease in cross-cultural perspectives. By looking at the various ways cultures define disease and prescribe cures both within Western society and in other societies, the course works towards an appreciation of the interplay of disease and cultural responses to this universal phenomena. The concept of disease as used in this class encompasses not only biological phenomena but also social, psychological, and spiritual realms. The course will begin with epidemics and their repercussions: social, economic and religious. A study of the Black Death in Europe and the devastation of European diseases in North America will show contrasting responses to similar phenomena. The course will also examine the role of nutrition and ecology in the health of various groups. Curing will be a major focus of the course, with a stress on African, native North American and European modes of diagnosis and curing receiving the closest study. The course will also examine contemporary healing rituals and combinations of Western and other curing practices. Each student will choose a particular culture area and group within that region to focus on for the semester. The role of health and disease in these cultures will be the focus of short presentations and a major paper by each participant.

ANT 223. Cultural Selves (3).

In this course, we deconstruct the classical approaches to the anthropology of the self or person by viewing them as an attempt to apply an historically derived western concept of a bounded individual to non-western societies. Instead, we take the approach that cultures universally make a distinction between an internal and external self, but relate them differently. The main contrast will be that between those societies/cultures which emphasize a continuity between the internal and external self, and those societies/cultures which emphasize a discontinuity. We look at western attempts to create a unified self by focusing on tropes of interiority and linking the interior to the exterior. We look at some non-western cases where a clear distinction between an internal and external self is emphasized, and where maintaining that distinction is viewed positively, not pathologically. Hopefully, this approach will provide a more complex contrast than that provided by the application of a singular concept of the self cross-culturally.

ANT 300. Anthropological Linguistics (3).

An introduction to the science of linguistics, focusing on the social and cultural aspects of language. Topics to be considered are: 1) language and human nature; 2) linguistic and non-linguistic forms of communication; literate and oral cultures; 4) the basic components of language; 5) meaning in language and speech; 6) language differentiation along sociological lines (race, class, gender, etc.); and 7) the relationship between language and cultural knowledge systems, especially those of non-western cultures.

ANT 303 (SOC 303). Social Theory in Anthropology and Sociology (3).

See course description for SOC 303.

ANT 305 (ART 305). Museums and Social Science (3).

This course examines the science and art of museums from the perspective of social science. The seminar will have two elements: First, we will explore how social theory has shaped the conception and arrangement of cultural properties from the curio cabinets of Victorian gentlemen to virtual museums accessible on the internet. Museums are themselves a cultural artifact, produced in specific milieus. We will examine how Europeans' conceptions of other peoples and their theories concerning the similarities and differences of these peoples have shaped museum collections and displays of artifacts over time. We will also consider issues such as ethics, cultural sensitivity, funding, methods of collecting, and the return of cultural properties to their original owners in light of contemporary political and social movements.

Secondly, we will visit physical museums in the Syracuse area as well as virtual museums throughout the world (via computer) as a way of investigating the philosophies and purposes of the museum from their curators. We will be examining the collections first-hand in order to produce a critical analysis of each collection. Please note that this course involves field work at museum sites. This will usually be done on Saturday mornings. Students who take this course will be expected to be available at these times. Initial computer competence is not necessary for this course.

ANT 311 (REL 321). Local Religions of Native America, Asia, and Oceania (3).

Religions function within particular geographical and cultural settings. That is, they have a local aspect. While some religions, those referred to as "world religions," have extended beyond their original locations, others have maintained a primarily local orientation. Among these are religions of Aboriginal Australia, Melanesia, Black Africa and Native America which will be studied in this course. Although the traditions are very different from each other, they are grouped together because of their strong identification with their local cultures. Prerequisite: REL 200.

ANT 312 (REL 323). Native American Religions (3).

See course description for REL 323.

ANT 315 (REL 315). Temples, Shrines and Tells: Ancient Near East Archaeology (3).

See course description for REL 315.

ANT 329 (PHL 329). Constructing the Primitive: Philosophical, Anthropological and Local Perspectives (3).

This course takes its inspiration from the anthropologist Paul Radin's work Primitive Man as Philosopher. In this course we examine several issues: 1) the western historical, philosophical and ethnographic roots of the creation, definition and portrait of the primitive; 2) the use of the primitive' to critique western culture; 3) the systematization of the concept of primitive' in the paradigm of evolutionary anthropology and its philosophical, historical and colonial consequences; 4) the anthropological move to historic particularism grounded in the philosophy of the German Enlightenment and further constructions of the primitive; 5) native texts describing particular philosophical perspectives.

ANT 360 (REL 360). Anthropology Examines Traditional Religion: Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic (3).

This course takes its subtitle from E. E. Evans-Prichard's classic monograph on religion among the Azande of East Africa. We will concern ourselves with the variety of ways in which anthropology understands and interprets religious phenomena. Our focus will be on the phenomenon of religion within the context of specific cultures and the theoretical understandings of religion provided by anthropology in analyzing what have been characterized as "primitive" (read primary) cultures. We will also examine how Western science and society have utilized the religions of non-Western societies to both understand, and, in the contemporary era, redefine themselves. We begin the course with examining anthropological theories concerning religion and end with an intensive case study of the Azande of East Africa, applying what we have learned to Evans-Prichard's data and analysis.

ANT 390. Independent Study in Anthropology (1-3).

A student who wishes to pursue an independent study project in anthropology for academic credit must submit, prior to registration, a proposed plan of study that includes the topic to be studied and goal to be achieved, the methodology to be followed, schedule of supervision, end product, evaluation procedure and number of credits sought. The proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member, the department chair and the academic dean. It will be kept on file in the academic dean's office.

ANT 391-399. Special Topics in Anthropology (3).

Courses in this series offer an in-depth exploration of specific issues and topics within the various subspecialties of anthropology in which the department's faculty specialize as well as topics of current interest to instructors or students. These courses are intended for students who wish to pursue their studies in a particular field beyond the basic courses offered in the regular curriculum.

ANT 411 (HST 411). Seminar: Mexica History And Culture: From Maya To Aztec (3).

See course description for HST 411.

ANT 412 (HST 412). Ethnohistorical Approaches to Native American History and Culture (3).

This course deals with the history, culture, and image of Native North Americans. The approach is ethnohistorical, combining the disciplines of history and anthropology in order to obtain multiple perspectives on the interactions of native and non-native cultures. We will examine historic events and their meanings using a multicultural mode of analysis and, through examining the records of anthropology, history and literature gain insight into the production of images and histories on the part of both native Americans and Euro-Americans. This course satisfies the senior core curriculum requirement.

ANT 422 (CFM 416). Medical Anthropology (3).

See course description for CFM 416.

ANT 490. Internship in Anthropology (1-6).

Participation in a field learning experience closely related to one of the areas of anthropology. The student intern will meet regularly with his or her supervisor in the agency and/or will report as required to the faculty member assigned to supervise the field experience. Students are expected to apply what they have learned in the academic program to the field experience. An evaluation of the field experience will also be required. The internship and placement must be approved by the instructor. Three hours of field work per week are required to generate one credit hour. The number of credit hours to be awarded must be contracted prior to registration.

ANT 495. Empirical Research Project (3-6).

A team of senior students designs and carries out an empirical research project. The actual experience of planning and doing research provides students with an opportunity to review and integrate major sectors of what they have learned in their coursework. Responsibility for planning and carrying out the project rests with the students. The instructor serves as a resource person, available to offer advice or teach what is needed to solve technical problems. It is the instructor's responsibility to see that the project can be completed with the available resources and within the time constraints of a semester. The instructor also evaluates the work of students. While a student's work load in this kind of project varies from week to week, he or she is required to budget an average of nine hours per week for independent/group/class work on the project.

ANT 496. Honors Project in Anthropology (3-6).

The nature of the project is determined by the mentor and the student. The due dates for each draft as well as the number of credit hours the student is to receive is contracted prior to registration.

ANT 499. Research in Anthropology (3-6)

An upper-class student who wishes to undertake an anthropological research project for academic credit during a given semester must submit a research proposal prior to registration and a research report at the end of the semester. The proposal must be approved by the research director, the department chair and the assistant academic vice president and dean. The proposal will be kept on file in the assistant academic vice president's office.