The role of language as a significant aspect of culture as well as linguistic and cultural diversity around the world is considered in this survey of anthropological linguistics.
108./LCD 101. Introduction to Language. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
This course is a survey of the study of language, including structure, language and society, first and second language acquisition, and other related topics. It is offered by the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders (LCD) but can count towards the Major in Anthropology.
200. History of Anthropology. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: 6 credits in anthropology or permission of instructor.
A survey of anthropological theories, methods, and practitioners from anthropology’s inception to the present, covering all four subfields of anthropology.
280./LCD 280. Language and Social Identity. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: 6 credits in social science, in courses in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders, or by permission of instructor.
This course will introduce the linguistic and social theories that are used to examine the relationship between identities and the use of language. It explores these issues through reading ethnographic accounts and conducting projects in conversational analysis.
282. Linguistic Subjectivities in Latin America. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: ANTH 104 or LCD 101, or permission of instructor.
An exploration of the relationship between language and social life in Latin America through ethnographic work. Students will be introduced to some of the most important theoretical discussions in linguistic anthropology and to relevant ethnographic cases that illuminate those discussions. Ethnographic case studies will focus on Indigenous and Black communities and will be divided into the following geographical areas: Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes and Amazonia, and finally, Brazil and Venezuela.
285./LCD 205. Sociolinguistics. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: Anth 108/LCD101, or LCD 105, or Anth 104/LDC104
This course introduces the study of the relationship between language and society, including socio-cultural factors that influence language form, use, and history. This course is offered by the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders (LCD) but can count towards the Major in Anthropology.
289. Topics in Linguistic Anthropology. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: 6 credits in social science or in courses in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders, or sophomore standing, or by permission of instructor.
This course will focus on a topic in linguistic anthropology that is not covered by one of our standing courses. The specific topic will be announced in the course list published by the department prior to the beginning of each semester. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is not the same.
290, 290W. Topics in Anthropology. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: English 110.
This course will focus on a topic in anthropology that is not covered by one of our standing courses. The specific topic will be announced in the course list published by the department prior to the beginning of each semester. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is not the same. This course is sometimes offered as a Writing Intensive (W) course.
295. Independent Studies in Anthropology. 1-6 hr.; 1-6 cr.
Prereq.: Three of the introductory anthropology courses (101, 102, 103, 104), one course from among Anthropology 201, 235, 240 or 260, and permission of the instructor.
This is an independent study course that must be arranged in advance in consultation with a faculty advisor.
380. Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: 12 credits in anthropology or linguistics, or by permission of instructor.
This is an advanced course focusing on a topic in linguistic anthropology that is not covered by one of our standing courses. The specific topic will be announced in the course list published by the department prior to the beginning of each semester. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is not the same.
388 (ANTH/LCD 388). Voices of New York. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Immigration has brought hundreds of languages to our city, but what happens to these languages and their speakers once they are here and in contact in New York? What effects do they have on the English spoken here? Is the traditional New York dialect dying out? Is it changing? How distinct is the English of Latinos? East Asian Americans? Africans? South Asians? Do people from different neighborhoods or boroughs speak differently? Which heritage languages are being maintained and which ones are disappearing? Why? How are immigrants’ languages changing? What are the effects of peer-culture such as Hip Hop, Skaters, Geeks, etc. on language? Voices of New York is a seminar for students to explore these questions by conducting their own original research. As they answer their questions, students will learn how to design, conduct, analyze, and present data and conclusions. They will thus gain valuable research skills, which can be applied in other classes as well as in academics, science, government service, and business.
390. Senior Honors Thesis. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: Major in anthropology, junior standing, at least 21 credits completed, a grade point average of 3.5 and departmental permission.
This is our Senior Honors Thesis course. To register for this course, a student must develop an Honors Thesis project and plan with a faculty advisor. Registration is subject to department approval.
395. Directed Studies in Anthropology. 1-6 hr.; 1-6 cr.
Prereq.: Anthropology major with at least 24 credits in anthropology and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
This course involves independent research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is often taken prior to Anth 390, during the first semester of a student’s Honors Thesis research. To register for this course, students must develop a project and plan in consultation with a faculty advisor. Registration is subject to department approval. No more than 6 credits of Anth 395 are allowed.
397. Directed Research in Anthropology. 1-12 hr.; 1-12 cr.
Prereq.: Anthropology major with at least 24 credits in anthropology and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
This course involves collaborative research with a faculty advisor. To register for this course, students must develop a plan in consultation with a faculty advisor. Registration is subject to department approval. No more than 12 credits of Anth 397 are allowed.