1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

African American StudiesCourses in African American studies (designated AASP) may beapplied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements)toward• a minor in African American studies; and• electives.A description of the curriculum for the African American studiesminor begins on p. 34.AASP 201 Introduction to African AmericanStudies (3)(Fulfills the historical perspective or civic responsibility requirement.)An interdisciplinary study of significant aspects of AfricanAmerican history and culture, emphasizing the development ofAfrican American communities from the Middle Passage to thepresent. Topics include definitions of African American identity,influences and achievements within American culture, and issuesconfronting African Americans. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: AASP 100 or AASP 201.AnthropologyCourses in anthropology (designated ANTH) may be applied asappropriate (according to individual program requirements)toward• the general education requirement in the social and behavioralsciences;• a major in social science;• a major or minor in Asian studies; and• electives.Descriptions of related curricula may be found on the followingpages: Asian studies (p. 36), humanities (p. 65), and social science(p. 80).ANTH 241 Introduction to Archaeology (3)An exploration of past human societies and cultures througharchaeology, from the emergence of modern humans to the morerecent historical past.ANTH 298 Special Topics inAnthropology (1–3)A presentation of anthropological perspectives on selectedtopics of broad general interest. May be repeated to a maximumof 6 credits when topics differ.ANTH 343 Physical Anthropology andArchaeology (3)(Formerly ANTH 340. Fulfills the international perspectiverequirement.) An interdisciplinary, intermediate-level explorationof contemporary and applied issues in physical anthropology andarchaeology. Discussion covers evolution, human biological variation,primate studies, as well as archaeological frameworks andchallenges. Focus is on theory and its application in dealing withconcerns in our global society. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: ANTH 340, ANTH 343, orBEHS 340.ANTH 344 Cultural Anthropology andLinguistics (3)(Formerly ANTH 340. Fulfills the international perspective requirement.)An interdisciplinary, intermediate-level, explorationof contemporary issues in cultural anthropology and linguistics.Discussion covers variation in human social organization, ethnographicfield methods, world views, relationships amongst cultures,as well as cultural dimensions of language. Focus is on theoryand its application in dealing with concerns in our global society.Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:ANTH 340, ANTH 344, or BEHS 340.ANTH 398 Intermediate Special Topics inAnthropology (1–3)A presentation of anthropological perspectives on selectedtopics of broad general interest. May be repeated to a maximumof 6 credits when topics differ.ANTH 398B Medicine, Health, andCulture (3)(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) An examinationof worldwide variations in medical practices and beliefs abouthealth. Medical treatment and health care in the contemporaryUnited States are also considered.110