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pay special attention to demographic features,<br />
cultural practices and major social institutions.<br />
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN372, Vietnam: This seminar course will<br />
examine the different perspectives of Vietnamese<br />
history and the diverse cultures of Vietnam,<br />
with a focus on the modern period. It will locate<br />
the Vietnam War in a broad historical and<br />
cultural context and will explore such themes<br />
as Chinese and French colonialism in Vietnam,<br />
Nationalism and Communism, tradition and<br />
revolution, peasants and revolutionaries. (U/G)<br />
(3). Every third year.<br />
AN380, Selected Topics in Anthropology: An<br />
in-depth analysis of the theory, methodology<br />
and subject matter in an area not provided<br />
for in the current offerings of the department.<br />
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN390, Development of Anthropological<br />
Thought: This course inquires into the<br />
emergence and development of anthropological<br />
thought, theories, methods and generalizations<br />
in the context of western social and cultural<br />
milieu. The particular emphasis is on the<br />
changing shape of the academic discipline of<br />
anthropology, from the late nineteenth century<br />
to the present. Prerequisites: AN102 and junior<br />
standing. (U/G)(3). Every second year.<br />
AN460, Culture and History: This course<br />
explores anthropologists’ use of historical methods,<br />
and historians’ employment of cultural<br />
analysis. Students will examine the history of<br />
the rapprochement between the disciplines, the<br />
fields’ most influential interlocutors, significant<br />
debates, and some of the scholarly work emerging<br />
from this disciplinary pairing. (U/G)(3).<br />
Occasionally.<br />
AN481, 482, 483, Independent Study: An<br />
opportunity for qualified students to pursue a<br />
topic of individual interest. With permission of<br />
the director. (U/G)(1, 2, 3). Occasionally.<br />
AN484, 485, Internship: A program offering<br />
the superior student the opportunity to participate<br />
in a closely supervised work experience in<br />
a setting pertinent to the major area of study.<br />
Majors are strongly encouraged to engage in<br />
the internship experience. Prerequisites: AN102<br />
and permission of the director. (U)(3, 6).<br />
Occasionally.<br />
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AN486, Seminar: Intensive reading with<br />
problems for investigation in some special field.<br />
Prerequisites: AN102 and permission of the<br />
director. (U)(3). Occasionally.<br />
AN499, Honors Thesis: (U)(3). Occasionally.<br />
Geography<br />
Geography Requirements<br />
for the Minor<br />
A minor in geography consists of 18 hours of<br />
coursework, with at least 12 hours at the upper<br />
division level.<br />
Geography Courses<br />
GE109, Cultural Geography: Regions of the<br />
World: A survey of 11 cultural regions of the<br />
world. Course includes study of the ecological<br />
base, history, economy, politics and ethnic<br />
relations. Emphasis is on conflict between<br />
Western and non-Western societies since<br />
1500. (U)(3). Every year.<br />
GE310, Historical Geography of the United<br />
States: The creation and persistence of regional<br />
variations of culture in the United States from<br />
the colonial era to the present. (U/G)(3). Every<br />
second year.<br />
GE313, Urban Geography — The American<br />
City: A methodological introduction to<br />
American urban studies from the perspective of<br />
geography and anthropology; geographical and<br />
cultural change of the structure of the American<br />
city in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries<br />
with emphasis upon Indianapolis and the<br />
<strong>Butler</strong>-Tarkington neighborhood. Fieldwork<br />
and service learning are highlighted. (U/G)(3).<br />
Every second year.<br />
GE390, Topics in Geography: Regional<br />
and thematic study of contemporary issues in<br />
geography not treated in traditional courses.<br />
(U/G)(3). Occasionally.<br />
History<br />
History Requirements for the Major<br />
All History majors are required to complete<br />
• 30 hours in history, at least 21 of which<br />
must be taken at the upper-division level<br />
(courses numbered 300 or above).<br />
Geography courses automatically count<br />
toward the History major. Specific anthro-