Issues in Anthropology (Relethford)


Issues in Anthropology


ANTH 390 (Issues in Anthropology) is a required course for anthropology majors at SUNY College at Oneonta, and is typically taken in the junior or senior year. This is a seminar course that discusses current issues and debates in the subfields of archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology, as well as anthropological perspectives on current events and ethical aspects of anthropological research. Emphasis is on critical thinking.
The members of the anthropology department rotate teaching responsibilities for the course, although all department faculty participate each semester as guest discussants. The section for Spring 2007 is taught by Dr. John Relethford. Prerequisite: Concentration in anthropology and junior or senior status.
Course syllabus (Spring 2007) (Revised schedule reflecting snow day) Reserve readings (Spring 2007) Send E-mail to Dr. Relethford