Each civilization will be studied for its own unique characteristics, and the six will be compared to gain an understanding of what is common in ancient civilizations. ANT 220 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion A cross-cultural study of humankind's responses to the wonder and terror of the process of nature, and efforts to control these processes through interaction with, and manipulation and control of, supernatural beings, power, and events. Emphasis will be placed on the diversity of the human religious experience in its broadest sense. This class will consider both anthropological theory and ethnographic data. An analysis of the development, perpetuation, and impact of the cultural definition of disparate social roles for women and men.
Emphasis is placed on societies of developing countries.
Cultural Anthropology A study of the ethnography of one culture, focusing on the description, analysis, and explanation of the cultural behaviors, values, and world-view characteristics of that culture. The culture to be studied will vary. Readings may include current anthropological studies, histories, and literature of the culture. Change will be viewed through a series of case studies including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. An interdisciplinary course which permits inquiry into a number of intriguing subjects which need to be understood if a grasp of Indian cultures is to be achieved.