M. J. Schneider, Chairman of the Department, 330 Old Main, 575-2508
PROFESSORS DAVIS, HOFFMAN (M.P.), LIMP, McCARTNEY, MORSE (ASU), ROLINGSON (TOLTEC RES. STATION), ROSE, SABO, SCHAMBACH (SAU), SCHNEIDER (M.J.); PROFESSOR EMERITUS McGIMSEY; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS EARLY (HSU), HOUSE (UAPB), JETER (UAM), KAY, STEWART-ABERNATHY (ATU); ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS SCHNEIDER (W.); ASSISTANT PROFESSORS HOFFMAN (M.J.), HOUSE (UAPB), MAINFORT, MITCHEM (PARKIN RES. STATION), SWEDENBURG, UNGAR; ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR YOUNG
Degree Conferred: M.A. (ANTH)
Areas of Concentration: archeology; cultural anthropology, biological/physical anthropology, general anthropology, and anthropological museology.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: Applicants must be admitted to the Graduate School and meet the following requirements: (1) satisfactory undergraduate preparation in anthropology, (2) three letters from persons competent to judge applicant's potential for graduate studies, (3) satisfactory GRE scores, and (4) a completed departmental application. Students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted conditionally. Students with course deficiences may enroll concurrently in graduate courses.
Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree: A student may choose one of three options to satisfy the requirements for a Master of Arts degree in anthropology:
Anthropology M.A. with thesis. A minimum of 24 semester hours of course work including core courses specified by the department, six semester hours of thesis, and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee.
Anthropology M.A. with internship. A minimum of 30 semester hours of course work including core courses specified by the department, six hours of internship, evidence of research ability, and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee.
Anthropology M.A. without thesis. Thirty-six semester hours including core courses specified by the department and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee.
A list of courses which meet the general distribution requirement is available from the departmental chair. A minimum of 21 graduate hours in anthropology is required in all three options.
Faculty members located off-campus are available for research and individual guidance in any of these options.
Courses: Anthropology (ANTH)
4013 History of Anthropological Thought Detailed consideration of anthropological theory through study of its historical development. The research paper in this course fulfills the Fulbright College research paper requirement for anthropology majors.
4093 The Archeology of Death Study of the analysis and interpretation of archeological mortuary remains and sites. Key archeological and anthropological sources that have influenced major theoretical developments ar reviewed.
4113 Applied Anthropology (Irregular) Theory and methods of anthropology applied to practical problems of effecting cultural and social change in major underdeveloped areas of the world--a course designed for the prospective American technician, administrator, and executive overseas. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent.
4133 Psychological Anthropology Provides a cross-cultural survey of human cognition, perception, personality, socialization practices, and mental illness. Starts with a historical overview of the development of psychological anthro- pology and concludes with an examination of research currently being conducted by psychological anthropologists.
4143 Ecological Anthropology Anthropological perspectives on the study of relationships among human populations and their ecosystems. Prerequisite: junior standing.
4223 Cultural Anthropology of the North American Arctic Survey of the traditional, transitional, and contemporary societies of the North American Arctic, using an ecological framework for examining the problems of social, economic, and political development among contemporary Northern Natives.
4233 Arctic Prehistory Survey of prehistoric peoples and cultures of the North American Arctic and adjacent regions.
4243 Archeology of the Lower Mississippi Valley (Irregular) Survey of prehistoric and protohistoric cultures of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent regions. Prerequisites: junior standing or previous coursework in archaeology.
4253 Peoples and Cultures of World Regions The anthropology (prehistory, peoples, and cultures) of a selected world region. Regional emphasis will vary but may include China, Europe, Northeast Asia, India or the Arctic.
4256 Archeological Field Session (Su) Practical field and laboratory experiences in archeological research.
4353 Laboratory Methods in Archeology Theory and practice of describing, analyzing, and reporting upon archeological materials.
4451L Museum Studies Laboratory Laboratory exercises illustrating professional practices and procedures in contemporary museum work. Corequisite: ANTH 4453.
4453 Introduction to Museum Studies Introduction to museums and museum work, the place and functions of the modern museum; museum administration, financial development, collections and collections management, conservation, exhibits, museum education and public programs, legal practices, and contemporary issues which affect the museum profession. Corequisite: ANTH 4451L.
4463L Museum Techniques Practical experience in museum laboratory techniques, and in design and execution of museum exhibits. Prerequisite or corequisite: ANTH 4453 and 4451L.
4473 North American Prehistory Survey of the aboriginal prehistory of the North American Continent north of Mexico.
448V Individual Study of Anthropology (1-6) Reading course for advanced students with special interests in Anthropology.
449V Special Problems in Museum Work (1-6) (Irregular) Individual research, exhibit design and execution, or other problems of museum work.
4503 Peoples of the Pacific (Irregular) Survey of the native societies and cultures of the Pacific; their role in the world today.
4513 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia (Irregular) Study of the peoples and cultures of Southeast Asia; tribal, folk, and modern cultures in process of change, with emphasis on contemporary developments.
4523 Dental Science Introduction to the study of the human dentition including its anatomy, morphology, growth and development, and histology.
4543 Geographic Information Systems Computer assisted analysis and display of geographic resource data. Course develops the theory behind spatial data analysis techniques, and reinforces the theory with exercises that demonstrate its practical applications. Prior experience with computers and/or completion of GEOG 4523 (Computer Mapping) is useful but not a prerequisite. (Same as GEOG 4543.)
4553 GIS for Natural Sciences Introduction to spatial analyses in the natural sciences and resource management fields using geographic information systems (GIS). Lectures focus on development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using raster-based software, relational data bases, and exploratory data analysis. (Same as GEOG 4553.) Prerequisite: GEOG 3023 or ANTH 4543.
4563 GIS for Social Sciences Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) applications in marketing, transportation, real estate, demographics, urban and regional planning, and related areas. Lectures focus on development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using Arc-node based software and relational data bases. (Same as GEOG 4563.) Prerequisite: GEOG 3023 or ANTH 4543.
4573 Introduction to GRASS Applications in GIS An introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) problem solving using the Geographic Resource Analysis Support System (GRASS) software. (Same as GEOG 4573.)
4593 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems Introduction to navigation, georeferencing, and digital data collection using GPS receivers, data loggers, and laser technology for natural science and resource management. Components of NavStar Global Positioning System are used in integration of digital information into various GIS platforms with emphasis on practical applications. (Same as GEOG 4593.)
4613 Primate Adaptation and Evolution Introduction to the biology of the order Primates. This course considers the comparative anatomy, behavioral ecology and paleontology of our nearest living relatives. (Same as BIOL 4613) Pre-requisite: ANTH 1013 or BIOL 1543.
4713 Language and Culture Anthropological approaches to the description and analysis of languages and their extension into ethnographic semantics with emphasis on cognitive models and their sociological correlates (Same as COMM 4713 and FLAN 4713.)
4803 Historical Archeology Review of the development of historical archeology and discussion of contemporary theory, methods, and substantive issues. Lab sessions on historic artifact identification and analysis.
4813 Ethnographic Approaches to the Past Review of the uses of ethnographic data in the reconstruction and interpretation of past cultures and cultural processes, with particular emphasis on the relationships between modern theories of culture and archeological interpretation.
4903 Seminar in Anthropology Research, discussion, and projects focusing on a variety of topics. May be repeated for credit when content is changed.
500V Advanced Problems in Anthropology (1-18) Individual research at graduate level on clearly defined problems or problem areas.
5013 Research Methods in Anthropology Investigation of the nature of inquiry; scientific and other approaches to the perception of anthropological data; the development and use of research models; organization of observations; numerical and other methods of analyzing and interpreting data.
5023 Public Archeology Practical problems of archeology in relation to federal and state needs, legislative requirements, contract research, public support and information need, and the job market.
5033 Anthropology of Material Culture Review of preindustrial and early industrial artifacts and technology; cross-cultural examination of the relationships between artifacts, technology, society, and culture, with emphasis on theory and method in the anthropological study of material culture.
5050L Quaternary Environments Lab
5053 Quaternary Environments An interdisciplinary study of the Quaternary Period including dating methods, deposits, soils, climates tectonics, and human adaptation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as GEOG 5053, GEOL 5053.)
5153 Topics in Anthropology Graduate level seminar with varied emphasis on topics relating to cultural anthropology. May be repeated for credit when content is changed.
5203 Applications of Archeological Method and Theory Review of the nature and history of archeology; recent theories and practical implications and applications of various methods or acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting archeological data.
525V Topics in Archeology (1-6) Graduate level seminar with varied emphasis on topics relation to archeology. May be repeated for credit.
5263 Indians of Arkansas and the South Study of the traditional lifeways and prehistoric backgrounds of Indians living in the Southern United States, including Arkansas.
5303 Applications of Method and Theory in Physical Anthropology Review of the nature and history of physical anthropology; recent theories and the practical implications and applications of various methods of acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data.
5333 Social Organization Comparative study of social organization focusing primarily on pre-industrial and non-western cultures. Primary topics are variation in kinship, kinship groups, kinship terminological analysis, marriage, and current developments in social structure.
535V Topics in Physical Anthropology (1-6) Graduate level seminar with varied emphasis on topics relating to physical anthropology. May be repeated for credit.
5413 Bioarcheology Seminar Intensive coverage of bioarcheological method and theory with the context of both academic and cultural resources management research.
5443 Cultural Resource Management I Con-centrated discussion of management problems relative to cultural resources, including review and interpretation of relevant federal legislation, research vs. planning needs, public involvement and sponsor planning, and assessment of resources relative to scientific needs. No field training involved; discussion will deal only with administrative, legal, and scientific management problems.
545V Topics in Anthropological Linguistics (1-6) Graduate level seminar with varied research emphasis on topics relating to anthropological linguistics. May be repeated for credit.
546V Special Problems in Museum Work (1-6) Individual research, exhibit design and execution, or other problems of museum work.
5503 Regional Seminar in Archeology Graduate-level seminar in the archeology of a particular area or region of the world. May be repeated for credit.
5556 Cultural Resource Management II (Irregular) Case studies of cultural resource management problems. Individual in-depth studies in specific areas of archeology, history, and socio-cultural problems; written and oral presentations and critique.
561V Field Research in Archeology (1-6) Directed graduate level archeological fieldwork.
562V Field Research in Cultural Anthropology (1-6) Directed graduate level ethnographic field work.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6)
610V Internship (1-18)
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