Department of
Anthropology
2015
May/Summer Sessions
Course Descriptions
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University of South Carolina
ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
The Department offers work leading to the
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology.
General Education Requirements: Same as the College of Arts and
Sciences, except for the following more specific requirements:
Major Prerequisites:
ANTH 101 or ANTH 161***
&
ANTH 102
(ONLY 101 or 102 fulfill 3 hrs of the 6-hr Social Science Distribution
Requirement)
*** ANTH 161 can fulfill the Anthropology Major Prerequisite and 4 hrs
of the Scientific Literacy Requirement in the Core at the same time!
General Major:
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A topical course in biological anthropology (3 hours)
A topical course in archaeology (3 hours)
A topical course in linguistic anthropology (3 hours)
A topical course in cultural anthropology (3 hours)
A 500-level anthropology course (3 hours)
At least four other anthropology courses (12 hours)
(Prerequisites do not satisfy any of the above General Major
requirements!)
Major requirements (27 hours)
Total of 33 credit hours with the Prerequisites
*** PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS WITH YOUR ADVISOR! ***
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B.A. with Distinction:
Departmental Undergraduate Research Track/Intensive Major is
available to students majoring in Anthropology who wish to participate
in significant research activities in collaboration with, or under the
supervision of, a faculty mentor.
Minimum GPA of 3.3 overall and in major
Major Prerequisites:
ANTH 101 or ANTH 161***
&
ANTH 102
(ONLY 101 or 102 fulfill 3 hrs of the 6-hr Social Science Distribution
Requirement)
*** ANTH 161 can fulfill the Anthropology Major Prerequisite and 4 hrs
of the Scientific Literacy Requirement in the Core at the same time!
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A topical course in biological anthropology (3 hours)
A topical course in archaeology (3 hours)
A topical course in linguistic anthropology (3 hours)
A topical course in cultural anthropology (3 hours)
Two 500-level anthropology courses (6 hours)
Field School, Laboratory, Practicum, Qualitative Methodology or
Quantitative Methodology course (3 hours)
 At least two other anthropology courses (6 hours)
 ANTH 201 Inquiry or additional 500-level course chosen in
consultation with advisor (3 hours)
 ANTH 498 Thesis (3 hours)
(Prerequisites do not satisfy any of the above General Major
requirements!)
Major requirements 33 hours
Total of 39 credit hours with the Prerequisites
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*** PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS WITH YOUR ADVISOR! ***
The senior thesis will produce a piece of original research and a public
presentation of the research in a venue approved by the faculty
mentor. Examples of such venues would include:
 Annual meeting of the Southern Anthropological Society (or
another annual meeting of the appropriate professional
organization)
 A regular or special session of the Department of Anthropology
Colloquium Series
 USC Discovery Day
 Submission to a professional journal
A written sponsorship agreement from the faculty mentor will be placed
on file in the Department of Anthropology office.
Students who successfully complete the intensive major requirements
with a GPA of 3.3 or higher in the major and overall will be awarded
their degree with Distinction in Anthropology upon graduation.
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University of South Carolina
MINOR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
REQUIREMENTS
This minor consists of eighteen (18) semester hours.
ANTH 101—Primates, People and Prehistory or
ANTH 161 – Human Origins: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
ANTH 102—Understanding Other Cultures
And four (4) courses of your choice at the 200-level or above.
In certain cases
ANTH 101 or ANTH 102 can be exempted by permission of the Undergraduate Director in the
Department, and replaced with other anthropology courses.
*For more information on advisement and majors and minors in Anthropology go to:
http://www.cas.sc.edu/anth/undergrad2.html
COGNATE IN ANTHROPOLOGY
REQUIREMENTS
A Cognate requires a minimum of 12 hours in advanced courses (usually 300 or above) in
other departments related to and supporting the major. Courses should be junior/senior level
and must be approved in advance by the advisor. Cognate courses may be taken in one or
more departments. A grade of D will be accepted for cognate credit only if approved by the
Anthropology Department advisor, who should note and date such approval in writing on your
advisement worksheet (kept in your file in the Anthropology main office, Gambrell Hall, Suite
440).
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Things to Remember for Undergraduate Advisement
The Anthropology Department is committed to quality academic advising. Each student
enrolled in the Department is assigned a faculty advisor whose specialty most closely matches
the student's interests. The faculty advisor must sign advisement forms and monitor the
progression toward the degree. The advisor cautions the student to make certain that
academic programs are completed in a timely manner. This is especially important since not all
required courses may be offered each semester. It is the responsibility of students to keep
track of their courses and make sure that their programs satisfy department and
College graduation requirements.
Reminders:
1.
Check name on list outside of Anthropology Main Office (Gambrell Hall, Suite 440)
2.
Sign up for advisement on your advisor's door. (He/she will have clearly marked their
available times.) Make sure you put your phone number on the advisement sign-up
sheet.
3.
Take your file to the advisement appointment with ideas about the courses you would
like to take. (Files are picked up from the main office in Gambrell Hall, Suite 440.)
4.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the student to make sure he/she fulfills the
requirements for the degree.
5.
Following advisement, the student must take a copy of the signed advisement form to
the College of Liberal Arts Dean's office in Flinn Hall or to the departmental
Undergraduate Administrative Assistant. Only then will the student be cleared on the
computer for registration.
6.
During the student’s the first semester of their Senior Year, he/she must call the office of
the Dean (777-2993) and make an appointment for a Senior Check. The Major Program
Card (available in the Department of Anthropology Office, Gambrell Hall, Suite 440)
must be completed in advance of the Senior Check. The student should schedule an
appointment with his/her advisor to fill out the Major Program card in time to take it to
the appointment at the Dean's office.
7.
The student must apply for graduation at the Dean's office in the first month of their
last semester.
NOTE:
The normal course load is 15-18 hours per semester. In order to take 19 or more hours, a
student must have attained in the previous full semester an average of 3.0 or better on a
minimum of 12 hours taken on a non-pass/fail basis. In order to enroll in independent study, a
student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. No student may apply more than 15
hours of independent study credits toward the degree. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis can
only be used as free electives. This option is available only to students with a GPA of 2.000
and above and for no more than 8 courses. No grade of D will be permitted to count toward a
student's major, minor, or cognate. If necessary, the course must be repeated, raising the
number of hours required for graduation. In order to graduate, the student must have a
minimum of 120 applicable hours, meet all course requirements, be in good standing, meet
departmental or program requirements, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.000 on all
work completed at USC.
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Help your advisor help you!
☺Be on time for your appointment
☺If you are in trouble with a specific course, or all of your courses, be prepared to discuss this
matter. Be open to your advisor’s suggestions for using the Academic Skills Center, Writing
Center, Math Lab, etc.
☺If you are undecided about your major or you are having second thoughts about your major,
ask your advisor’s opinion. Your advisor cannot make your decision for you, but he or she can
suggest possibilities and refer you to other sources for help and information.
☺Have an idea about which courses you would like to take in the upcoming semester, and
listen carefully to your advisor’s recommendations. Familiarize yourself with the pre-requisites
for the courses that you wish to take. Be sure you have met the pre-requisites.
☺Ask questions about your progress toward meeting your general education requirements,
major requirements, major course sequences and other course requirements for your degree.
Review your progress toward graduation.
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Contact Information
Office
Phone
Email
Dr. Drucilla Barker
Gambrell 408
7-3200
[email protected]
Dr. Joanna Casey
Gambrell 413
7-6700
[email protected]
Dr. Carlina de la Cova
Gambrell 409
7-2957
[email protected]
Dr. Sharon DeWitte
Gambrell 410
7-6940
[email protected]
Dr. Sherina FelicianoSantos
Gambrell 423
7-7259
[email protected]
Dr. Ken Kelly
Gambrell 401
7-2616
[email protected]
Dr. Courtney Lewis
Gambrell 411
7-9922
[email protected]
Dr. Marc Moskowitz
Gambrell 418
7-1536
[email protected]
Dr. Jennifer Reynolds
Gambrell 420
7-2392
[email protected]
Dr. David Simmons
Gambrell 424
7-2321
[email protected]
Dr. Kimberly Simmons
Harper College
7-0822
[email protected]
Dr. Gail Wagner
Gambrell 432
7-6548
[email protected]
Dr. Terry Weik
Gambrell 414
7-6789
[email protected]
Cat Keegan
Gambrell 435
7-9604
[email protected]
Claudia Carriere
Gambrell 439
7-0993
[email protected]
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Anthropology 399 (Independent
Study), 498 (Senior Thesis), 699
(Reading and Research), 799
(Master’s Thesis) and 899
(Dissertation Prep) are being
offered. Please speak to your
Advisor if you are interested in
signing up for one of these
classes.
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SESSION B : Begins May 11 and Ends May 28
Exam Schedule: Regular Class Meeting time on Friday, May 29
Anthropology 101.001 / Primates, People, and Prehistory
Instructor: Brittany Walter
(3 credits)
Prerequisite for Anthropology Majors & Minors
AND
Fulfills 3 hrs. of the 6 hr. Social Sciences (GSS) Requirement
Course Description:
This course is an introductory course to biological anthropology, focusing on the evolution of
the human species. We will focus on the big picture of human evolution and investigate the
processes that have shaped the human species. This course will begin with an over view of
Anthropology and its subdiscipline of Biological Anthropology. We will then uncover the
evolutionary process, the theory behind this process, and its application to primates. Following
an understanding of evolutionary change, focus will be cast on non-human primates,
emphasizing their behaviors and the connection of these behaviors to our hominid ancestors.
We will then look to the fossil record to map out the evolutionary history of the hominids.
Finally, we will examine the variation among the human species and the developments that
have shaped our understanding of modern humans.
ANTH 213.001 / Ethnobotany: Plants and Peoples
Professor: Gail Wagner
(3 credits)
Fulfills 3 hrs of the Elective Requirement for the Anthropology Major in Summer 2015
Course Description:
In this course we explore the relationships between people and plants through three subfields
of anthropology: linguistics, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology. Some of the
topics covered include folk taxonomy, ethnographic methods, ethnoecology, ecoliteracy,
politics and genetic diversity, GMO crop labeling and biotechnology, plant medicines, and
plants in nutrition. Hands-on components may include dying with natural dyes, and working
with fibers to make paper and string. Examples are drawn from cultures worldwide.
Required Textbook: Why People Need Plants, ed. by Carlton Wood and Nicolette Habgood.
2010. Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London.
Evaluation: Grades are based on quizzes, exercises, and tests.
Course Presentation: Lectures are interspersed with hands-on experiences, such as working
with fibers to make paper, dying with natural dyes, or making incense.
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Audience: This course is suitable for anyone from any background, with no prerequisites. If
you are interested in learning more about the relationships between people and plants, this is
the course for you.
ANTH 331.001 / Mesoamerican Prehistory
Online Course
Professor: Antonio de la Cova
(3 credits)
You will need access to a computer with Internet access. Class is delivered via
Blackboard. To access your course, logon at:
https://blackboard.sc.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp)1930
Fulfills the Archaeological Requirement for the Anthropology Major
Course Description:
Historical ethnography of the major pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, especially the
Olmec, Teotihuacanos, the Maya, Aztec, the Zapotec and Mixtec. Emphasis on the social life,
gender roles, cultural achievements, religion, world view, and political systems to illustrate the
diversity and richness of Amerindian life before the Spanish conquest.
Anthropology 361.001 / Becoming Human
Instructor: Jessica Boulware
(3 credits)
Fulfills the Biological Requirement for the Anthropology Major
CANCELED
Course Description:
The processes of homonoid development with a review of the basic principles of physical and
behavioral evolution using the fossil record and the evolving ecological and psychosocial
contexts.
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SESSION E: Begins June 1 and ends June 25
Exam Schedule: Regular Class Meeting time on Friday, June 26
Anthropology 102.001 / Understanding Other Cultures
Instructor: Brianna Farber
(3 credits)
Prerequisite for Anthropology Majors & Minors
AND
Fulfills 3 hrs. of the 6 hr. Social Sciences (GSS) Requirement
Course Description:
Cultural anthropology, one of the four subfields of anthropology, is the study of human diversity
and experience throughout time and space. What is culture, and why is it important to study?
How can studying other cultures teach you about your own? Through this course, we will not
only discuss the important topics and concepts of anthropology but engage in anthropological
methods and activities. This course focuses on cross-cultural awareness, critical thinking about
our world as well as how anthropology informs our understanding of everyday life.
Anthropology 161.001 / Human Origins: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Instructor: Kelly Goldberg
(4 credits)
Can be used as a Prerequisite in place of ANTH 101 within the Major
AND
Fulfills 4 hrs of the Carolina Core Requirements for the Scientific Literacy’s 8 hrs
(Note: This course can be used as a Prerequisite for the Anthropology Major and it can
also be used for 4 hrs of the Carolina Core Requirements for the Science Literacy’s 8
credits at the same time. This course cannot be used to satisfy any credits for the
Social Science GSS Carolina Core Requirement)
Course Readings:
No required textbook. Readings will be provided in the form of on-line articles.
Course Description:
What is the relationship of we modern humans to other close relatives, past and present?
Where did we originate? What is the role of evolution in the human lineage and the present?
How do we know about this? If any of this interests you (and it should—it directly impacts
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YOUR life), then consider taking ANTH 161. It satisfies a Carolina Core lab science
requirement, too! Daily classes will be divided between lecture presentation and hands-on
laboratory participation.
Anthropology 319.001 / Principles of Archaeology
Professor: Gail Wagner
(3 credits)
Fulfills the Archaeological Requirement for the Anthropology Major
Course Description:
This course introduces the vocabulary, basic methods, theories, history, and goals of
archaeology and provides the student with experience in solving archaeological problems. The
course is divided into three parts: (1) basic terms and methods; (2) what can be learned from
artifacts; and (3) asking big questions about human behavior.
Evaluation:
Course grades will be based on quizzes, exercises, and tests. Attendance is required.
Course Presentation:
This is a lecture course with occasional in-class workshops and movies. Blackboard is heavily
used.
Audience:
Students who are interested in archaeology, this is the basic introductory course that prepares
you for upper-level courses, field school, or a laboratory course. No prior knowledge of
anthropology or archaeology is needed.
Anthropology 322.001 / Field School in Archaeology
Professor: Jonathan Leader
(3 credits)
Course Description:
Be part of the team that defines the original 18thc. Town of Camden, SC. Instruction in
archaeological geophysics, site and local history, park and battlefield tour.
Historic Camden – the oldest existing inland town in South Carolina, ordered by King George II
in 1730.
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Anthropology 600.002 / Survey of Linguistics
Professor: TBA
(3 credits)
Course Description:
Survey of core areas of linquistics and extensions to closely related disciplines. Introduction to
the linguisitic component of human cognition. Formal description and analysis of the general
properties of speech and language, the organization of language in the mind/brain, and crosslinguistic typology and universals.
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SESSION H: Begins July 6 and ends July 29
Exam Schedule: Regular Class Meeting time on Friday, July 31
Anthropology 102.002 / Understanding Other Cultures
Instructor: Anais Parada
(3 credits)
Prerequisite for Anthropology Majors & Minors
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AND
Fulfills 3 hrs. of the 6 hr. Social Sciences (GSS) Requirement
Course Description:
This course will ideally help students develop an appreciation of cultural diversity and become
aware of their own ethnocentrisms. We will cover a variety of socio-cultural topics in
contemporary societies worldwide, including the effects of class, ethnic, racial and gender
hierarchies. Because any thorough investigation of culture also requires historical context, we
will additionally look at the development of anthropology as a discipline. Therefore, the study
and in some cases practice of fieldwork methods and ethics will be essential to our
coursework.
Anthropology 161.002 / Human Origins: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Instructor: Kristina Zarenko
(4 credits)
Can be used as a Prerequisite in place of ANTH 101 within the Major
AND
Fulfills 4 hrs of the Carolina Core Requirements for the Scientific Literacy’s 8 hrs
(Note: This course can be used as a Prerequisite for the Anthropology Major and it can
also be used for 4 hrs of the Carolina Core Requirements for the Science Literacy’s 8
credits at the same time. This course cannot be used to satisfy any credits for the
Social Science GSS Carolina Core Requirement)
CANCELED
Course Readings:
No required textbook. Readings will be provided in the form of on-line articles.
Course Description:
What is the relationship of we modern humans to other close relatives, past and present?
Where did we originate? What is the role of evolution in the human lineage and the present?
How do we know about this? If any of this interests you (and it should—it directly impacts
YOUR life), then consider taking ANTH 161. The course is divided into 3 sections: 1) the
science of anthropology and the models and mechanisms of human evolution; 2) modern
human variation and adaptation, and our relationships to non-human primates; and 3) the
origin, development, and dispersal of humans using evidence from the fossil record
(paleoanthropology) and archaeological remains. This course satisfies a Carolina Core lab
science requirement, too! Daily classes will be divided between lecture presentation and
hands-on laboratory participation.
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Anthropology 600.001 / Survey of Linguistics
Professor: TBA
(3 credits)
Meets with LING 600.001 and ENGL 600.002
Course Description:
Survey of core areas of linquistics and extensions to closely related disciplines. Introduction to
the linguisitic component of human cognition. Formal description and analysis of the general
properties of speech and language, the organization of language in the mind/brain, and crosslinguistic typology and universals.
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE OFFICIAL
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Department of Anthropology
Gambrell Hall, Suite 440
817 Henderson Street
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-6500
Fax (803) 777-0259
Web: http://www.cas.sc.edu/anth/
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