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A minimum of eight units in anthropology and sociology, following the programs of study outlined below: Anthropology--eight units including 105, 343, one course in anthropological approaches to the human past (241, 242 or 361), one course in cultural studies (310, 332, 362 or 366), and one course in an ethnographic area (254, 256, 263 or 248). All anthropology majors are strongly encouraged to study a foreign language for at least two years. Students anticipating graduate work in archaeology, biological anthropology or related applied fields are also strongly advised to take Mathematics 109 or 210 and A S 224. Sociology--eight units including 101, 212, 224 and at least three courses at the 300 or 400 level, not including internships. Majors are also required to take Math 109 or 210 (preferably before enrolling in A S 224). Combined Major in Anthropology and Sociology--Although anthropology and sociology are separate and distinct disciplines, they also have many things in common: theories and methodologies, a focus on cultural similarities and differences and a commitment to international and/or global studies. Nearly all students choosing one of the two tracks outlined above will take courses in both anthropology and sociology, but some students may find that their academic needs are best met by a major that explicitly combines both fields of study. Eight units of course work including 101, 105, 212, 343 and two upper division courses in anthropology and two in sociology. At least two of these upper division courses must be at the 300 level or above where the course requirements should include research-based assignments. Students anticipating graduate work in archaeology, sociology or related applied fields are strongly encouraged to take A S 224 in order for them to be prepared in quantitative data analysis and software applications. No more than one unit of internship credit may be counted toward the major. All anthropology and sociology courses must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis. Requirements for Minor in Anthropology Five units in anthropology including 343. Students majoring in anthropology or sociology may not complete a minor in the department. All anthropology courses must be taken for a numerical grade except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis. Requirements for Minor in Sociology Five units in sociology including 212 and 224. Students majoring in anthropology or sociology may not complete a minor in the department. All sociology courses must be taken for a numerical grade except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis. Requirements for Minor in Anthropology/Sociology Five units in anthropology and sociology including 212 or 343. Students majoring in anthropology or sociology may not complete a minor in the department. All anthropology and sociology courses must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis. Introductory Courses 101 An Introduction to Sociology (1) Fall, Spring Provides students with the analytic tools for adopting a sociological perspective in order to better understand their own lives and the lives of others. Emphasis on how sociologists think about the social world, how they research that world, and what we know about the social world based on sociological research. From our most personal experiences such as our identities and our interactions with others to the broader organization of institutions such as family, government, media, religion, economy and education, students will be encouraged to explore how social forces shape their own experiences and life chances and the experiences and life chances of others. Berkey, Melzer, Togunde. 105 An Introduction to Anthropology (1) Fall, Spring The study of human lifestyles comparing tribal peoples, peasants and contemporary Americans. Explanations sought for the similarities and differences in politics, economics and religion among the world's peoples. Recommendedfor students considering off-campus study. Mullin. Biological and Ecological Foundations 242 Biological Anthropology (1) Fall Prerequisite: A S 105 or permission of instructor. Investigates the development of our species and the nature of biological variation within the human species. Examines such topics as evolutionary theory, the fossil evidence for human evolution, primate behavioral studies, the use of primates in research on human language Page 2 of 6 Albion College Catalog 2005-2006 Anthropology and Sociology 5/10/2006 http://www.albion.edu/academics/catalog/departments/anthsoc.asp

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