Critical discussion of the role of anthropology in studying the Middle East. Attention also given to the social context of contemporary issues, such as Islamic fundamentalism, gender roles and recent armed conflicts. Every other year Development of the field of applied anthropology in socioeconomic analysis of thirdworld development, preservation of cultures of indigenous peoples, and conservation of biodiversity in underdeveloped regions. Focus on problems of planned or directed socioeconomic change, transfer of technology, causes of famine and emerging ecological problems in Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia. AfroAmerican Culture 3 s.h.
Emphasis is on the legacy of slavery.
Prehistory 3 s.h. Once a year Discussion of prehistoric hunting and gathering sites, early agricultural societies, major royal burials and ancient urban settings. Examination of archaeological data, research methods, dating techniques, artifact analysis, problems of interpretation. Anthropology and Music 3 s.h. Emphasis is on musical styles in appropriate social and cultural context.