Nov 08, 2024

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Anthropology (B.A.)

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Program: B.A
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall G11A ~ 260-481-6272

Courses in anthropology provide an understanding of the nature of cultures and help you assess various explanations of human behavior. They also assist in the development of analytical and critical abilities. The curriculum is structured to include studies in the history and theory of anthropology in four anthropological fields: ethnology, archeology, bioanthropology, and linguistics; in at least two different world ethnographic areas; and in topical specializations. This program helps you prepare for graduate study, for teaching, and for careers in which the understanding of cultures is an asset.

Although a minor is not required for the Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, an outside concentration is recommended. Fifteen credits in history, political science, psychology, or sociology support the concentration.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this degree, students will:

Achieve familiarity with different cultures in at least two regions of the world
Know the major anthropological approaches to understanding the human condition
Be able to explain societies in a holistic manner
Achieve competency in writing
Demonstrate critical thinking
Acquire quantitative skills for analysis
Demonstrate a willingness to engage learning and scholarship as a life-long endeavor

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus.

Declaring this Major:

Declare this major within the Department of Anthropology and Sociology

General Requirements:

Program Requirements:

A grade of C- or higher in all department courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses required in the major.

To earn the B.A. with a major in Anthropology, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above:

General Education Requirements: Credits 33

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements link above for details.
Some majors may require particular General Education courses as specified in their program description. Up to six credits of approved General Education courses satisfying requirements in Areas A and B, and three credits satisfying requirements in Area C, may originate in the major. A grade of C- or higher in each course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 is required to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

Click on the Purdue Fort Wayne College Requirements link above for details. Go to Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6

See Part A in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree for Speaking requirement.

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.
(or other approved writing course)

International Language: Credits 14

See Part B in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Distribution: Credits 9

See Part C in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
Choose courses other than ANTH

Cultural Studies: Credits 6

See Part D in Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses: Credits 18

One Statistics course above STAT 12500 level: Credits 3
- POL 39500
- PSY 20100
- SOC 35100
- or an equivalent course approved by the department

ANTH 20001 - Bioanthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH 10501 - Culture and Society Cr. 3.
ANTH 44501 - History and Theory of Anthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH 20002 - Language and Culture Cr. 3. or
LING 10300 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
ANTH 20003 - Introduction To Prehistoric Archaeology Cr. 3.

Group A Regional Ethnography Credits: 6

Choose two courses from the following list:

ANTH 31001 - Introduction to the Cultures of Africa Cr. 3.
ANTH 33000 - Indians of South America Cr. 3.
ANTH 35001 - European Ethnography Cr. 3.
ANTH 39800 - Peoples and Cultures of Central Asia Cr. 3.
SOC 21100 - Topics in Social Organization Cr. 3. (Contemporary Japanese Culture)

Group B Topics in Anthropology Credits: 6

Choose two courses from the following list:

ANTH 30000 - Topics in Prehistory Cr. 3.
ANTH 35002 - Archaeology Of Ancient Mexico Cr. 3.
ANTH 37001 - Ancient Civilizations Of The Andes Cr. 3.
ANTH 37500 - Cultural Psychiatry Cr. 3.
ANTH 37600 - Archaeology of Death Cr. 3.
ANTH 38501 - Topics In Anthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH 40001 - Seminar in the Ethnography of Communication Cr. 3.
ANTH 40002 - Archaeological Methods and Techniques Cr. 2-4.
ANTH 40501 - Fieldwork in Archaeology Cr. 1-8.
ANTH 40600 - Anthropology and Documentary Films Cr. 3.
ANTH 42100 - Moche Archaeology Seminar Cr. 3.
ANTH 42600 - Human Osteology Cr. 3.
ANTH 43000 - Archaelogy of Violence and Conflict Cr. 3.
ANTH 44500 - Seminar In Medical Anthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH 45500 - Anthropology of Religion Cr. 3.
ANTH 45700 - Ethnic Identity Cr. 3.
ANTH 47000 - Psychological Anthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH 49000 - Development And Anthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH 49500 - Individual Readings in Anthropology Cr. 1-4.
ANTH 49600 - Field Study in Anthropology Cr. 3-8.
LING 10300 - Introduction to the Study of Language Cr. 3.
LING 46000 - Language in Society Cr. 3.

General Electives

Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.