CATALOG 1952-1953


 ANTHROPOLOGY
 Instructional Staff 1951-52
 Maclachlan, J. M., Head; Goggin, J. M.
 Course prerequisites stated below may be waived in exceptional cases upon approval
of the Anthropology Department.

 APY. 201.-General Anthropology. 3 hours. 3 credits. Offered 1, 3.
 (Formerly APY. 336).
 The field of anthropology. Fossil man analyzed. The development of human
types. A descriptive study of the physical characteristics and differences of the major
racial groups. Archeological evidences of man's cultural development. Cultural
sketches of five primitive groups, the Tasmanian, the Haida, the Hopi, the Aztec, and
the Dahomey.
 APY. 301.-Cultural Anthropology. 3 hours. 3 credits. Offered 2. (Former-
ly APY. 337).
 A survey of cultural anthropology. The nature of culture, of culture patterns,
processes, cultural change and of cultural factors in individual motivation. The con-
tent of cultures: language, subsistence patterns, economic structures, social groupings,
government, art, literature, mythology, folklore, and religion in primitive societies.
 APY. 305.-Ancient Civilization of Latin America. 3 hours. 3 credits. Pre-
requisite: APY. 201. Offered 1.
 The higher Indian civilizations of Central and South America with special reference
to the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. Attention is given to the influence of these civiliza-
tions on the Spanish colonies and modern countries.
 APY. 306.-Primitive Arts and Crafts. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: APY.
201. Offered 2.
 An introduction to the material culture of primitive peoples. A discussion of
basic technological processes and methods, their history and spread. The relation of
technology to other aspects of culture.
 APY. 400.-Field Session in Archeology. 6 hours. 6 credits. Prerequisite:
6 hours of anthropology, including APY. 201. For advanced undergraduates,
graduate minors and majors. Not offered 1952-53.
 Excavation of archeological sites, recording of data, laboratory handling and
analysis of specimens, and study of the theoretical culture principles which underlie
field methods and artifact analysis.
 APY. 401.-Principles of Archeology. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: 6
hours of anthropology, including APY. 201. For advanced undergraduates,
graduate minors and majors. Offered 1.
 The viewpoint and methods of archeology, especially as applied to New World
materials. The archeological survey. Methods and techniques of excavation. Systems
of chronological analysis. Archeology and modern life.
 APY. 402.-North American Archeology. 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites:
APY. 201 and APY. 401. For advanced undergraduates, graduate minors and
majors. Offered 2.
 The existing archeological materials relating to prehistorical North American cul-
tures. The origins of the North American Indian. Analysis of the Bering Strait
theory and the South Pacific theory. Arts and industries in prehistoric North America.
Stone work, pottery, shell and bone work, metal work, fabrics and textiles, with atten-
tion to patterns of diffusion and invention.
The statement "Offered 1" means offered first semester; 2, second semester; 3, summer session.