We will do this through critical readings of recent works by anthropologists including life history, case studies, ethnography, and theory. Native American Peoples of North America. Key issues include land rights, family relations, alcoholism, and freedom of religion. We also look at contemporary Native American fiction, non-fiction, and film documentaries as cultural forces which challenge others' constructions of who Native American peoples are. Introduction to Biological Anthropology.
Biological anthropology is a subfield of anthropology dealing with human biology and evolution.
Special emphasis will be placed on how all these issues relate to both social and biological concepts of race. Grading will be based on two one-hour exams. No special background knowledge is required or assumed. Introductory Courses 296. Topics in Archaeology.