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SOAN HI - Honors I in Anth Or Sociology
4 Semester Hours
Honors in Anthropology or Sociology
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SOAN HII - Honors II in Anth Or Sociology
4 Semester Hours
Honors in Anthropology or Sociology
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SOAN 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
4 Semester Hours
An introductory survey of social structure; human interaction The course offers an overview of all major sociological concepts, theories,; research methods; explores issues such as socialization, inequality, social order; social change;; examines the roles the family, religion, mass media,; education play in our lives
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SOAN 1100 - Anthropology of World Cultures
4 Semester Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of Cultural Anthropology where the goal is to better understand the dynamics of what is meant by “culture” The course will examine theories of what this thing called “culture” is, how it changes, how understandings of it have changed as well as the methods through which anthropologists have arrived at these theories The course will be particularly attentive to questions about power, race, gender, class; sexuality as they intersect with the particular topics at hand, incorporating aspects of history, economics; politics among other fields
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SOAN 1110 - Archaeology of Ancient Civilization
4 Semester Hours
This course is an introduction to the exciting world of archaeology, a subfield of anthropology that studies past societies through their material culture It explores the many peoples, cultures,; societies that flourished around the world through time, starting with the earliest humans to the emergency of inequality, the invention of writing, the building of pyramids,; the expansion of empires
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SOAN 2020 - Myths and Fraud in Archaeology
4 Semester Hours
Pyramids, Ancient Aliens, and Lost Cities: Myths and Frauds in Archaeology examines ancient mysteries and the pseudoscientific theories that non-archaeologists develop to explain these mysteries. Students critique popular and fantastic claims through scientific reasoning, solve archaeological puzzles (e.g., how were the pyramids built?), and conduct a survey in Jackson on popular beliefs about the past. The goal of the course is for students to acquire problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative learning skills.
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SOAN 2100 - Methods & Statistics
4 Semester Hours
A critical introduction to issues in research design Types of data analysis; collection covered include field work, interviewing, coding qualitative data, survey design/execution/analysis,; statistical analysis of numeric/coded data Attention is also given to what inferences can legitimately be made from data
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SOAN 2120 - The Many Dimensions of Poverty
4 Semester Hours
An introductory course examining American poverty as a problem for individuals, families,; societies This course examines historical; contemporary conceptualizations; measurements of poverty, causes of poverty,; the legal, political,; social implications of poverty for society
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SOAN 2130 - Sociology of Intimate Relations
4 Semester Hours
The anthropological; sociological study of human families from a cross-cultural perspective Examines the origin of the human family; the nature of family life in a number of non-Western societies; in the United States
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SOAN 2140 - Crime and Prisons
4 Semester Hours
This course will center around two general topics: (1) Crime, Criminality,; Criminological Theories; (2) Prison, Detention,; Mass Incarceration Under each topic, students will utilize a sociological perspective to examine the nature of crime, the creation of crime; criminals,; the past; contemporary penal system
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SOAN 2210 - Archaeological Method & Theory
4 Semester Hours
This course focuses on the ways in which anthropological archaeolosits gather evidence; interpret material culture to understand different aspects of past human activities; culture change It usually includes a hands-on component
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SOAN 2300 - Archaeology of Death
4 Semester Hours
This course takes an anthropological lens to think about death; its obvious counterpart, life It examines death from the Paleolithic to the recent past, studying what tombs; human remains tell us about the lives of people who lived in the past; looking at the ways different societies around the world have created to deal with death
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SOAN 2310 - Anthropology Drugs and Altered States
4 Semester Hours
Anthropology Drugs; Altered States of Consciousness: This course offers an anthropological cross-cultural perspective on the consumption of illicit; legal drugs; on the resulting temporary changes in perceptions of the world By looking at case studies from around the world; from past to present, the course discusses the intersections between drugs; shamanism, religion, inequality, border crossing, conflict, citizenship,; colonialism
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SOAN 2400 - Women and Men in Prehistory
4 Semester Hours
An examination of cultural evolution from the appearance of Homosapiens until the rise of the first urban civilizations, with an emphasis on exploring the contributions made both by women; men to the process of human development, as well as on the nature of gender in the prehistoric past
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SOAN 2410 - Human Ecology
4 Semester Hours
The anthropology of human ecosystems examines the relationship between culture; environment The course includes research; theory on how pre-industrial societies adapt to their environments; on the ecological problems created by industrial societies
Prerequisites: SOAN 1000 , SOAN 1100 , or SOAN 1110
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SOAN 2500 - Food and Culture
4 Semester Hours
This seminar-style course allows students to explore the multi-faceted connections between the preparation; consumption of food; cultural contexts Ethnographic studies of food will be the basis for discussions of food’s cultural importance; provide a lens into larger discussions of social; cultural theory This course typically includes shared meals that relate directly to course materials; are prepared by the students
Prerequisites: SOAN 1000 , SOAN 1100 , or SOAN 1110
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SOAN 2510 - Pyramids, Ancient Aliens, and Lost Cities: Myths and Frauds in Archaeology
Pyramids, Ancient Aliens, and Lost Cities: Myths and Frauds in Archaeology examines ancient mysteries and the pseudoscientific theories that non-archaeologists develop to explain these mysteries. Students critique popular and fantastic claims through scientific reasoning, solve archaeological puzzles (e.g., how were the pyramids built?), and conduct a survey in Jackson on popular beliefs about the past. The goal of th3 course is for students to acquire problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative learning skills.
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SOAN 2600 - African Studies Seminar
4 Semester Hours
This seminar invites students to examine ‘Africa’ as a place; an object of study Students will gain an understanding of the distinct history, characteristics,; cultures of Africa as well as its tremendous complexities Questions related to philosophy, literature, history,; politics will be examined through text; film This course serves as the cornerstone of the African Studies minor
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SOAN 2750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 2760 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
A sociological; anthropological survey of the changes from a cross-cultural perspective Examines the nature, origins,; functions of these intimate relationships in the United States; in a number of non-Western societies historically; today
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SOAN 2770 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
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SOAN 2850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 3100 - Summer in China
6 Semester Hours
This course offers a brief, yet comprehensive survey of Chinese culture; society through readings; site visits This class is a four- week summer program (one week at Millsaps College campus; three weeks in China) that introduces students to both traditional; contemporary Chinese culture; society
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SOAN 3110 - St. Archaeology Select CultureýSpecial Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course focuses on the archaeology of a specific region of the world It explores the many societies; civilizations that flourished in an area through time; the legacy of these ancient societies in the contemporary world Examples include the Aztecs; Mayas, the Incas; their Ancestors,; Egypt Crosslist with GRCV 2240 only if Archaeology of Egypt course
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SOAN 3120 - ST in Anthropology of Select CulturalýArea
4 Semester Hours
This course examines contemporary cultures of a specific region of the world It explores different aspects of society; discusses the methodological; theoretical approaches used to understand other cultures
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SOAN 3200 - Religion, Society, and Culture
4 Semester Hours
An anthropological; sociological investigation through primary texts; field experiences of the relationships among religious institutions; society; culture
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SOAN 3210 - Urban Life
4 Semester Hours
A critical anthropological; sociological examination of the theoretical; empirical literature on the social structure; culture of urban life; the development of cities, the life processes within the cities, the relationships between cities,; other social; cultural factors, making cities more livable
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SOAN 3220 - Class, Gender, Race: Social StratificatiýStratification
4 Semester Hours
A sociological examination of the theoretical; empirical literature on the impact of social class, gender,; race on the life course; life chances of people in selected societies
Prerequisites: SOAN 1000 , SOAN 1100 , SOAN 1110 , or Junior Standing
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SOAN 3300 - Health and Illness
4 Semester Hours
A sociological investigation of the social; cultural factors; those formal; informal organizations shaping health; illness
Prerequisites: SOAN 1000 , SOAN 1100 , or SOAN 1110
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SOAN 3400 - Archaeology of Native Americana
4 Semester Hours
This course examines the archaeology; history of the North American Indians, with a special focus on contemporary issues Various chronological periods; culture areas are explored through the analysis of artifacts, historical documents,; Native American myth, literature,; poetry
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SOAN 3410 - Archaeological Field School
4 Semester Hours
This course instructs students in archaeological field methods Taught at locations off campus, generally 3-5 weeks Students participate in the scientific investigation of an archaeological site through application of various survey; excavation techniques
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SOAN 3600 - African Americans and Latinos
4 Semester Hours
This course will provide an exploration of the historical; contemporary experiences of African Americans; Latinos in the United States by examining the nature; dynamics of racial; ethnic relations in various institutions Specific focus will be given to patterns of migration; incorporation along with an overview of how these groups contribute to; shape US social landscape; institutions The class starts with an overview of the contemporary experiences of African Americans; Latinos by engaging in various theoretical explanations; end with an extensive look at how members of these groups interact with; influence social policy
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SOAN 3710 - Social Psychology
4 Semester Hours
Integrates current social; psychological theory regarding communication, group dynamics, aggression,; human relations, with its application to real-world settings Laboratory component
Prerequisites: SOAN 1000 or SOAN 1110
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SOAN 3750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 3752 - Special Topics
2 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 3760 - Special Topics in Sociology
4 Semester Hours
Areas not normally covered in other courses
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SOAN 3800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 3801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 3802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 3803 - Directed Study
3 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 3850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 3851 - Internship
1 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 3852 - Internship
2 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 4200 - Social and Cultural Theory
4 Semester Hours
Critical, comparative,and synthetic examinations of historical; contemporary sociological theory, including functionalism, conflict theory, phenomenology,; symbolic interactionism
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SOAN 4700 - Undergraduate Research
4 Semester Hours
Research project proposed; conducted independently by a junior or senior, with a report due at end of semester
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SOAN 4701 - Undergraduate Research
1 Semester Hours
Research project proposed; conducted independently by a junior or senior, with a report due at the end of a semester
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SOAN 4702 - Undergraduate Research
2 Semester Hours
Research project proposed; conducted independently by a junior or senior, with a report due at the end of the semester
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SOAN 4703 - Undergraduate Research
3 Semester Hours
Research project proposed; conducted independently by a junior or senior, with a report due at the end of the semester
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SOAN 4750 - Special Topics
4 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 4751 - Special Topics
1 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 4752 - Special Topics
2 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 4753 - Special Topics
3 Semester Hours
This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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SOAN 4760 - Special Topics in Sociology
4 Semester Hours
Areas not normally covered in other courses
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SOAN 4800 - Directed Study
4 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 4801 - Directed Study
1 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 4802 - Directed Study
2 Semester Hours
Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.
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SOAN 4850 - Internship
4 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 4851 - Internship
1 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 4852 - Internship
2 Semester Hours
An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.
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SOAN 4920 - Sr Seminar in Soc & Anthro
4 Semester Hours
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