A study of beliefs in gods and spirits, visions, rites relating to beings and powers of other realms, and the effects of religion, magic and witchcraft on human lives. Contrasts diverse forms of spirituality with varieties of naturalistic, materialistic and atheistic perspectives. The characteristics, meanings and functions of myths, legends, heroic epics, fairy tales, animal fables, proverbs, riddles, toasts, jokes and graffiti. From the folklorist and anthropological perspectives. Field schools are operated in both historical and pre-historical archaeology.
Enrollment is limited.
Send letter of application to department. May be repeated. ANTH 160 or permission of instructor. Examination of human behavior from the perspective of ethology including behavioral responses to our unique cultural environments. ANTH 140 or SOC 110 or 111, or permission of instructor.