Undergraduate Student Learning Initiative (USLI)

 

Anthropology Learning Goals: Expectations and Course

Core concepts in biological anthropology

• Anthro 1
• many Methods Courses

Core concepts in anthropological archaeology

• Anthro 2
• many Area Courses
• most Methods Courses

Core concepts in sociocultural/medical anthropology

• Anthro 3
• most Area Course
• most Methods Courses

Understanding of history of anthropological thought

• Anthro 1
• Anthro 2
• Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• most Area Courses
• most Methods Courses

Experience in fieldwork and the application of theory-methodology

• introduced in Anthro 1
• introduced in Anthro 2
• introduced in Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• all Area Courses
• all Methods Courses

Critically analyze articles and monographs

• introduced in Anthro 1
• introduced in Anthro 2
• introduced in Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• most Area Courses
• all Methods Courses

Formulate written and oral arguments supported by evidence

• introduced in Anthro 1
• introduced in Anthro 2
• introduced in Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• all Area Courses
• all Methods Courses

Critical abilities in analysis of evolutionary, historical and contemporary situation

• Anthro 1
• Anthro 2
• Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• all Area Courses
• most Methods Courses

Develop abilities to convey anthropology to the public

• Anthro 2
• Anthro 3
• many Area Courses
• many Methods Courses

Understand structure and transformation of society and culture, past and present

• Anthro 2
• Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• all Area Courses

Analyze diversity in societies and the impact of contacts and globalization

• Anthro 2
• Anthro 3
• all Area Courses

Integrate bio and cultural perspectives on behavior, social organization and the environment

• Anthro 1
• Anthro 114
• many Area Courses
• many Methods Courses

Utilize anthro concepts and methods to understand the history and forms of diversity in US society

• Anthro 2
• Anthro 3
• Anthro 114
• many Area Courses