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pay special attention to demographic features,
cultural practices and major social institutions.
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN372, Vietnam: This seminar course will
examine the different perspectives of Vietnamese
history and the diverse cultures of Vietnam,
with a focus on the modern period. It will locate
the Vietnam War in a broad historical and
cultural context and will explore such themes
as Chinese and French colonialism in Vietnam,
Nationalism and Communism, tradition and
revolution, peasants and revolutionaries. (U/G)
(3). Every third year.
AN380, Selected Topics in Anthropology: An
in-depth analysis of the theory, methodology
and subject matter in an area not provided
for in the current offerings of the department.
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.
AN390, Development of Anthropological
Thought: This course inquires into the
emergence and development of anthropological
thought, theories, methods and generalizations
in the context of western social and cultural
milieu. The particular emphasis is on the
changing shape of the academic discipline of
anthropology, from the late nineteenth century
to the present. Prerequisites: AN102 and junior
standing. (U/G)(3). Every second year.
AN460, Culture and History: This course
explores anthropologists’ use of historical methods,
and historians’ employment of cultural
analysis. Students will examine the history of
the rapprochement between the disciplines, the
fields’ most influential interlocutors, significant
debates, and some of the scholarly work emerging
from this disciplinary pairing. (U/G)(3).
Occasionally.
AN481, 482, 483, Independent Study: An
opportunity for qualified students to pursue a
topic of individual interest. With permission of
the director. (U/G)(1, 2, 3). Occasionally.
AN484, 485, Internship: A program offering
the superior student the opportunity to participate
in a closely supervised work experience in
a setting pertinent to the major area of study.
Majors are strongly encouraged to engage in
the internship experience. Prerequisites: AN102
and permission of the director. (U)(3, 6).
Occasionally.
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AN486, Seminar: Intensive reading with
problems for investigation in some special field.
Prerequisites: AN102 and permission of the
director. (U)(3). Occasionally.
AN499, Honors Thesis: (U)(3). Occasionally.
Geography
Geography Requirements
for the Minor
A minor in geography consists of 18 hours of
coursework, with at least 12 hours at the upper
division level.
Geography Courses
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.
GE310, Historical Geography of the United
States: The creation and persistence of regional
variations of culture in the United States from
the colonial era to the present. (U/G)(3). Every
second year.
GE313, Urban Geography — The American
City: A methodological introduction to
American urban studies from the perspective of
geography and anthropology; geographical and
cultural change of the structure of the American
city in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
with emphasis upon Indianapolis and the
Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. Fieldwork
and service learning are highlighted. (U/G)(3).
Every second year.
GE390, Topics in Geography: Regional
and thematic study of contemporary issues in
geography not treated in traditional courses.
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.
History
History Requirements for the Major
All History majors are required to complete
• 30 hours in history, at least 21 of which
must be taken at the upper-division level
(courses numbered 300 or above).
Geography courses automatically count
toward the History major. Specific anthro-