Investigates scientific-creationism, ESP, UFOs, fantastic archeology, dowsing and others. Focus is both historical and contemporary. Treats such subjects as religion, sacred and secular rituals, customs, folk art, sociopolitical organization, economics and culture change from an anthropological perspective. Students learn how to access those sources and to write and present research paper in anthropology. Basics of statistical analysis are covered.
Students write, revise and present a research paper on an anthropological topic.
Reviews contrasting methods of introducing children to adult economic, social and religious activities. Approved as a diversity course. Approved as a diversity course. The course will utilize a holistic perspective throught he synthesis of applied specializations in cultural, biological, linguisitc and archaeological anthropology. Approved as a diversity course.