Anthropology Minor
Coordinator:
Edwins Gwako
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology promotes the study of society and culture. Since people live every aspect of life within a complex socio-cultural environment, it is possible to develop the self fully only with extensive knowledge of that environment. Both disciplines focus on the ubiquitous processes of social organization and the ways in which human knowledge, behavior, and institutions are socially and culturally influenced. Anthropology, in particular, focuses on the study of cultural relativity and enables students to understand and appreciate ways of life and cultural systems different from their own.
The minor in anthropology is not available to SOAN majors.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses).
1. SOAN 103 Cultural Anthropology |
4 credits |
2. One elective in anthropology at the 200 level from the following: |
4 credits |
SOAN 215 Anthropology of Slavery |
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SOAN 216 Anthropology of Colonialism |
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SOAN 225 Culture and the Environment |
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SOAN 234 Culture and Sexuality in Africa |
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SOAN 235 African Families in Transition |
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SOAN 250 Special Topics* |
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SOAN 261 Native North America |
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3. Two electives in anthropology at the 300 level from the following: |
8 credits |
SOAN 315/IDS 425 Economic Anthropology |
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SOAN 321 Development Anthropology |
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SOAN 325/IDS 435 Understanding Poverty |
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SOAN 337 Social Research Methods |
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SOAN 342 Social Theory |
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SOAN 345 Social Change: Promoting Peace |
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SOAN 350 Special Topics* |
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SOAN 358 African Culture in Films |
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Total credit hours required for anthropology minor |
16 credits |
* Note: Only certain SOAN special topic courses can count toward the anthropology minor; check course listings and syllabi to make sure.
Internships and independent studies cannot count toward the minor.
A student interested in taking a 400-level anthropology course must receive permission from both the instructor and department chair; if the course is successfully completed it may then count for one of the 300-level elective requirements.
Credit for courses taken at other institutions or while studying abroad: Before attending other institutions, students should obtain a “Request to Take Coursework at Another Institution” form from the Registrar’s Office and have their courses approved in writing by the SOAN department chair. Departmental approval to take a course off campus is contingent upon the content and evaluation requirements of the course (which should meet SOAN departmental standards), whether the course is regularly offered by the SOAN Department, the student’s academic standing and level, and the extent to which the course is consistent with the student’s educational goals. SOAN 337 Social Research Methods, and SOAN 342 Social Theory, will not be accepted as transfer credit and may not be taken at a consortium school.