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• Minor in History
• Master of Arts in History
• Combined Major in Anthropology and
Psychology (see Combined Majors)
• Combined Major in History and
Anthropology (see Combined Majors)
• Combined Major in History and Political
Science (see Combined Majors)
Anthropology
Anthropology Requirements
for the Major
All Anthropology majors are required to
complete:
• 36 credits
• AN101, AN102, and GE109
• 3 hours in a subfield of anthropology
(200-400 level)
• 3 hours of methodology (AN350, 354,
356, or course approved by advisor)
• 3 hours of theory (AN390)
• 12 hours of elective courses, at least 3 hours
in area courses, and 3 hours in topics
courses
• 3 hours capstone: AN460 or other advisor
approved course or Honors Thesis
• 3 hours internship, field school or advisorapproved
elective
All students are also encouraged to participate
in recommended anthropological field schools
during their program at Butler.
Anthropology Requirements
for the Minor
The minor in Anthropology consists of 18
hours coursework, with at least 12 hours at
the upper-division level, AN102, and AN101,
GE102, or “subfield” course.
Anthropology Courses
AN101, First Year Seminar: This course
will introduce students to basic theories and
methods in the disciplines of anthropology
and history though the exploration of past and
present cultural encounters and exchanges, and
the diverse responses they engendered. Topics
will range across time and space and focus on
exploration, trade, colonialism, imperialism and
current cross-cultural interaction. (U)(3). Every
fall. Occasionally.
AN102, Introductory Anthropology: The
study of human behavior from a comparative,
cross-cultural perspective. Explores theoretical,
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methodological and ethical issues; the focus is
primarily socio-cultural anthropology, while
addressing archaeology, physical anthropology
and linguistics. (U)(3). Occasionally.
GE109, Cultural Geography: Regions of the
World: A survey of 11 cultural regions of the
world. Course includes study of the ecological
base, history, economy, politics and ethnic
relations. Emphasis is on conflict between
Western and non-Western societies since
1500. (U)(3). Every year.
AN202, Encounters with Other Cultures:
A survey of writings by anthropologists and
others which tell of their experiences as travelers
to other societies and as interpreters of other
cultures. Students discuss and write about ways
of playing the outsider’s role and changes in
the writers’ own outlooks, as well as consider
the cultural contexts of the readings. (U)(3).
Occasionally.
AN204, Cultures through Film: An introduction
to cultures of the world through film,
supplemented by related ethnographic texts.
Students consider the role of the film in
representation and cross-cultural understanding.
(U)(3). Occasionally.
AN280, Sub-Fields in Anthropology:
Introductory courses in the various sub-fields of
anthropology such as biological anthropology,
archaeology, primate behavior, language and
culture are offered on an occasional basis. This
may be repeated for credit if subject matter is
different. (U)(3). Occasionally.
AN300, Religion and Ritual: The crosscultural
study of such phenomena as witchcraft
and magic; spirit possession; revitalization and
millenarianism; and Christianity and Islam,
primarily in contemporary, non-Western
societies. Theoretical and historical overview
of anthropological approaches are addressed.
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN301, Popular Religion: This course
examines the variety of religious practices that
are part of both world and indigenous religions
traditions. Topics include: new religious movements
and popular culture; religious devotion,
icons and iconography; gender and popular religion;
pilgrimage; the transmission of popular
religious practices; and science, pseudo-science
and popular beliefs and practices. (U/G)(3).
Occasionally.
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