Anthropology

Murella Bosse, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; Chair, Division of Social Sciences;
mbosse@mckendree.edu;
Carnegie Hall 201; (618) 537-6882

Anthropology is the empirical study of human behavior from cross-cultural, evolutionary,
historic, and pre-historic perspectives. Through a relativistic, critical, and comparative
examination of cultures and the people who share them both currently and in the
past, anthropology provides a holistic analysis of major behavioral, cognitive, and emotional
arenas of life. The Anthropology minor will provide students with an intellectual
overview of the discipline of Anthropology.

To minor in Anthropology the student must complete 18 hours as indicated below.

Minor Requirements:

ANT 149 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)
ANT 152 ARCHAEOLOGY AND HUMAN EVOLUTION (3)
ANT 345 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY CROSS-CULTURALLY (3)

In addition, two of the three following courses must be taken: (6)

ENG 253 THE LITERATURE OF POSTCOLONIAL CULTURES (3)
MUS 265 MUSIC IN WORLD CULTURES (3)
REL 320 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD (3)

ANT 149 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)
An introduction to the study of cultures and societies examining kinship, the family, child-rearing, marriage, psychology and culture, political organization, economics and subsistence, religion, law, social groups, and cultural change in comparative perspective. Each semester.

ANT 152 ARCHAEOLOGY AND HUMAN EVOLUTION (3)
An examination of human evolution and prehistory, exploring the eight-million-years long evolution of humans and our ancestors and a discussion of the evolution of human societies across the globe. Alternate years, Spring ‘07.

ANT 345 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY CROSS-CULTURALLY (W) (3)
An examination of marital practices, relationships, and child-rearing methods cross-culturally. Issues concerning the cultural constructions of children, romantic love, child development, and evolutionary considerations, among others, will be covered. Extended research paper and other writings required. Prerequisite: ANT 149. Alternate years, Fall ‘07.

ANT 460 CURRENT ISSUES IN ANTHROPOLOGY
A seminar in current research and concerns in anthropological study, including independent student research projects. Course topics will vary. Prerequisite: ANT 149. Alternate years, Fall ‘08.