1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

ANTH 398I Death and Dying: Cross-Cultural Perspectives (3)An introduction to the anthropological study of death and dying,both in America and in other parts of the world. Theories ofritual and social praxis are examined as explanations of contemporarysocial behavior. The interdisciplinary science of thanatologyand the counseling disciplines are also introduced.ANTH 401 Cultural Anthropology: Principlesand Processes (3)Prerequisite: ANTH 101, ANTH 102, or ANTH 344. An examinationof the nature of human culture and its processes, both historicaland functional. The approach is topical and theoreticalrather than descriptive.ANTH 402 Cultural Anthropology: WorldEthnography (3)Prerequisite: ANTH 101, ANTH 102, or ANTH 344. A descriptivesurvey of the culture of various areas of the world through anexamination of representative societies.ANTH 414 Ethnology of Africa (3)(Fulfills the international or historical perspective requirement.)Prerequisites: ANTH 101 and either ANTH 102 or ANTH 344.A study of the native peoples and cultures of Africa.ANTH 417 Peoples and Cultures of theFar East (3)(Fulfills the civic responsibility or international perspectiverequirement.) Prerequisite: An introductory course in the socialsciences or permission of the faculty member. A survey of themajor sociopolitical systems of China, Korea, and Japan. Majoranthropological questions are discussed.ANTH 486A Internship in AnthropologyThrough Co-op (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in anthropology.At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasksfor a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; four newtasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the courserequirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approvalof a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectivesrelated to anthropology and that continues to advanceapplication of academic theory in the workplace. Students mayearn up to 15 semester hours in all internship coursework throughCo-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hourstoward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be usedfor general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified,no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academicmajor and minor (combined).ANTH 486B Internship in AnthropologyThrough Co-op (6)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in anthropology.At least 20 hours per week must be devoted to new tasksfor a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session; five to eightnew tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and thecourse requirements must be completed. May be repeated uponapproval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasksand objectives related to anthropology and that continues to advanceapplication of academic theory in the workplace. Studentsmay earn up to 15 semester hours in all internship courseworkthrough Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semesterhours toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits maynot be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwisespecified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in theacademic major and minor (combined).111