72 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option ANTHROPOLOGY Career Opportunities Archivist College Professor Elementary Teacher Environmental Archaeologist Forensic Scientist High School Teacher International Business Management Consultant Medical Anthropologist Museum Curator Social Scientist Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Linda Kamaila John Greer Holly Woolson .. Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree Required Courses: Units ANTH R101 Physical Anthropology 3 ANTH R102 Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R103 Introduction to Archaeology 3 9 Required Additional Courses: Units Complete a minimum of 9 units from the following: ANTH R104 Archaeological Field Methods 3 ANTH R105 Women, Culture and Society 3 ANTH R106 Culture and Personality 3 ANTH R107 Introduction to Native America 3 ANTH R110 People and Cultures of the World 3 ANTH R113 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 ANTH R115 Introduction to Linguistics 3 ANTH R189C Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft 3 ART R102 Art History I 3 HIST R100A History of World Civilizations I 3 IDS R101A History of Ideas and Evolution of Culture I 3 IDS R102 Science, Technology, and Human Values 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 PHIL R108 Mythology 3 PSY R103 Statistics for Behavioral Science 3 9 Total Required Units 18 Anthropology Courses ANTH R101—Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly The human species, its origin and present biological variations, based on current evolutionary theory, fossil evidence, primate behavior, population genetics, and comparative vertebrate evolution; origin of culture and its interaction with our unique human form, intelligence, emotions, and sexuality. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ANTH 2) ANTH R102—Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Study of human society with emphasis on nature and significance of culture in human life; comparisons, drawn largely from non-Western, non-industrial societies, illustrate diverse solutions to universal human problems; evolution and future of human cultures. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ANTH 4) ANTH R103—Introduction to Archaeology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Anthropological study of world prehistory and evolution of culture from its earliest known origins through the appearance of civilizations as revealed by archaeological record; nature of archaeological evidence and its analysis. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: ANTH 6) ANTH R104—Archaeological Field Methods 3 units 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab weekly Introduction to archaeological theory and methods in the field and laboratory. Emphasis on actual site excavation and laboratory analysis. Field trips and/or fees may be required. Course may be taken four times. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R105—Women, Culture and Society 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Course leads to understanding of women in a global, cross-cultural context. Women are examined alongside men, but with a focus on the feminine half of life. Biology, economics, psychology, spirituality and world views are the principle ethnographic topics. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R106—Culture and Personality 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Comparative study of the relationship between culture and individual psychological processes. Child training and psycho-dynamics in non-Western cultures. Psychology of culture change. Personality disorders and psychotherapy studied cross-culturally. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R107—Introduction to Native America 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Survey of Native American cultures, including prehistory, adaptations, and social, political and religious beliefs. The effects of European contact and the situations of contemporary Native Americans considered. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R108—Cultures of the Pacific 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly The four major areas of Australia, Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia will be explored. Cultural geography, prehistory, physical anthropology, navigational techniques, languages, and contemporary ethnography will be core topics. Adaptive significance of native cultures of each region will be presented. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R109—Culture and History of the Philippines 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Introduction to understanding and appreciation of the peoples of the Philippines, set against their historical, ecological, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Field work in the local community will be part of the course. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R110—People and Cultures of the World 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Comparative study of human culture and elements of culture. Selected cultures studied and compared from anthropological perspectives. Emphasis on traditional societies and phenomena of culture change resulting from contact with modern societies. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 73 ANTH R198—Short Courses in Anthropology ½-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Courses and/or workshops in selected areas of Anthropology to meet specific needs of college or community as requested and required. Field trips may be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R199—Directed Studies in Anthropology 1-3 units Prerequisites: A course in the specific field. Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Anthropology on an independent basis. Assigned problems will involve library, lab, and field work. Course may be taken two times. Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R113—Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Presentation and discussion of evidence and theories related to the origins and development of civilizations of the New World from the perspective of archaeology, prehistory, and anthropology. Data, interpretations, and theoretical models will be considered dealing with the early civilizations and proto-civilizations in Mesoamerica, South America, and North America. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R114—African-American Ethnology 3 units Prerequisites: None. General or cultural anthropology preferred, but not required. 3 hours lecture weekly An anthropological exploration of the ethnohistorical development of African lifestyles in the New World. Special emphasis will be on the African-American in the U.S. Fieldwork in the local community will be part of the course. (Same as AFAM R101) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R115—Introduction to Linguistics 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Current thinking on language and linguistics from a variety of perspectives. Course provides an introduction to historical linguistics, language change, language learning, bilingualism, pidgins and creoles, sociolinguistics, gender and language, and brain and language. (2). Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R189—Topics in Anthropology ½-3 units Lecture and/or lab as required by unit formula Courses considering specialized, specific topics in Anthropology which are not covered in the general Anthropology offerings. Course may be taken four times. Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R189B—Egyptology: Ancient Egyptian Culture and Civilization 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly An introduction to the study of ancient Egyptian culture from the perspectives of anthropology, archaeology, and ethnohistory. Although the Archaic, Pre-Dynastic, and Post-Dynastic periods will be discussed, the main emphasis of the course is on the fluorescent culture of Dynastic Egypt, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R189C—Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Introduction to magic, witchcraft, and sorcery as practiced by primitive, archaic, and classical cultures, comparisons with practices around the world today and a study of the intimate connection with ancient and modern religion. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R189D—Experiences in Native American Culture 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Course teaches Native American culture using Native teaching methods. The integration of traditional verbal styles with nonverbal styles of learning (which could include dance, walks, contemplation, craft, art) is at the heart of the course. Students will accomplish some kind of specific craft or art project. Course may be taken three times. (2) Transfer credit: CSU