The goal of the course is to introduce students to a distinctively anthropological perspective on human nature, and have students understand the connections among the major intellectual threads that unite the human sciences. The course is team-taught. Each professor will provide a series of lectures in an area of expertise. There be lectures by biological anthropologists, an archaeologist, and a number of cultural anthropologists. As a team, we will work hard to make this course interesting and integrated.
Professors have a good deal of latitude in how to structure their series of lectures.
They will all introduce you to the basic concepts in this area of Anthropology, describe the methods utilized, provide some case study examples, and discuss the relevance of these to important issues in today's world. You should be aware that all of these professors are available to you for consultation or discussion in their office hours and through learrilink. Dr. Brown will be the primary professor responsible for the course. There are three exams and your grade will be determined by the best two scores, in addition to a class participation score. Tests will be given in class on Friday October 8 and Monday December 6.