Anthropology Capstone

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course engages students in contemporary methodological and theoretical debates facing anthropology, from ethical considerations around the construction and ownership of knowledge to the practical challenges of designing a research project. Students have the opportunity to develop an original undergraduate thesis supervised by the instructor. An integrative approach reinforces the interlinked nature of sociocultural, biological, and archaeological inquiry, illustrating how diverse theory, methods, and practice can challenge established rhetoric and generate innovative ideas about past, present, and future. Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in a major, minor, or joint major in Anthropology with 90 credit hours ANTH 498-(3, 6) Special Topics in Anthropology The topics for this course may vary based on faculty availability and expertise. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours if the material is substantially different. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours and permission of the Department Chair ANTH 499-(3, 6) Independent Study This course concentrates on a particular topic(s) agreed upon by the student and a member of the Anthropology faculty. It may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours if the material is substantially different. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours and permission of the Department Chair