Political Science and Anthropology

Professors Bing (Chair), Bush, and Pratt; Associate Professor Bradie; Assistant Professors Barga and O’Reilly.

The Department of Political Science and Anthropology offers majors in Political Science and Anthropology. Minors are offered in Legal Studies, Political Science, Archaeology, and Cultural Anthropology. The department also administers the College’s Pre-Law Program. The combination of these programs into one department encourages cooperation in the development of innovative interdisciplinary and other special programs for students.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political scientists describe and analyze governing processes in local communities, nation states and world forums. Students of politics and government use historical investigation, statistical reasoning, anthropological findings, philosophical inquiry and behavioral studies to better understand the forces that shape the political life of human communities. Through the study of political science, students considering employment in law, public service, international service, public administration, business and industry, teaching and journalism discover ideas and insights that both enrich their personal lives and strengthen their competencies for their chosen careers.

The Department emphasizes the development of oral and written skills and encourages practical experience through internships. During junior year students are encouraged to participate in the Washington Seminar program in Washington D.C. as well as international study abroad experiences.

Political Science Major: A Political Science major shall consist of 30 semester hours in Political Science. Majors must take either 121 or 127, though both are recommended. In addition, majors take two of the following: 240, 250, 263, and 270; and one of the following: 235, 236, and 237. Also required are 344, 376, 377, 408, and either POL 409 or ITS 409 (with permission of the ITS and POL Chair).

Minor in Political Science: The minor in Political Science will assist students in improving their knowledge of political institutions and current issues, and developing skills needed for active, ethical citizenship.

Minor in Political Science (18 hours). Must include the following:
POL 121 or 127

1. One of the following: POL 240, 250, 263, 270
2. POL 344
3. One of the following: POL 376, 377, 408
4. One of the following: POL 409, ITS 409
5. Plus 3 additional POL hours
   Not available to POL majors.

Minor in Legal Studies: The goal of the Legal Studies minor is to enhance knowledge of the legal system for those students interested in legal issues, considering law school and/or careers in the legal professions, or interested in the many interfaces between society and the law.

Minor in Legal Studies (18 hours). POL 200, 235, 236, 377; plus any 6 hours from the following: BAE 318, 319, ECO 346, BIO 361, and MED 375. Students may major in POL and minor in Legal Studies.

121. Global Politics (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to the study of international relations between - and comparisons of - nation states, economic actors, international organizations, and the peoples of the world. (Fall only)

127. American National Government (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to American political thought, national political institutions and policy making, participation in the political system, and current issues in American society. (Spring only)

151. Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 sem. hrs.). The study of the American criminal justice system with an emphasis on Constitutional issues informing police and court practices and procedures and the underlying rationale for fair and impartial treatment of citizens in a democratic society.

200. Introduction to Political Philosophy (3 sem. hrs.). The normative tradition and great thinkers in political inquiry. (Spring only)

235. The Constitution and the Structure of Government: Struggles for Power (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to the Constitutional framework of the United States government and the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. Prerequisite: Sophomore or greater standing. (Fall only)

236. The Supreme Court and Individual Rights (3 sem. hrs.). The study of the fundamental legal issues relating to personal liberties and justice in the United States with particular emphasis on the freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the rights of the accused in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: Sophomore or greater standing. (Spring only)

237. Local U.S. Government (3 sem. hrs). A study of local government institutions, practices, and issues, with an emphasis on local government and administration in Ohio. The course will introduce comparative materials where appropriate to better explore linkages between local and central governance, both theoretical and actual.

240. African Politics (3 sem. hrs.). This course will explore the problems of nation-building as illustrated by the experiences of the post-independence societies of Sub-Saharan Africa. The interrelationship of political, social and economic forces as well as the role of external actors and forces, including the international community, will be analyzed. The course will also focus upon interstate conflict and cooperation as well as subnational rivalries and processes. (Fall only)

250. Latin American Politics (3 sem. hrs.). An examination of the political systems of Latin America, with an emphasis on models of change and development, and the relationships between Latin America and the larger global environment. (Spring only)

263. European Politics (3 sem. hrs.). This course introduces European political, economic and security relationships at the national, subnational and supranational levels. The structure and behavior of competing organizations and actors will be examined to help determine the future direction of the European Community, the nation state and regional security arrangements. (Fall only)

270. Asian and Pacific Rim Politics (3 sem. hrs.). An examination of the political systems of Asian and Pacific Rim states with particular emphasis on ethnic conflict, economic development and environmental issues as representative political issues.

344. Advanced Research Methods (3 sem. hrs.). An advanced course in research methods: this course will assist students with library research, review the basic operations of confirmatory data analysis and explore computer based exploratory data analysis techniques. Laboratory experience included in the course.

360. International Organizations (3 sem. hrs.). The study of the processes and structure of international organizations through participation in hands-on simulations such as the Model United Nations or Model North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Students in this course will study international organizations, the issues before them and background information of the countries that they choose to represent. This course may be taken a second time for credit. There is a lab fee for this course. (Spring only) Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above.

370. Internships in Political Science (1-15 sem. hrs.). Opportunities for experiential learning in law and public affairs at the local, state and federal levels. Permission of the department required.

376. Global Issues I: War and Peace (3 sem. hrs.). The evolution of warfare in human society and the parallel development of alternatives to violence are examined. The writings of major military philosophers and historians, as well as modern analysts, are used to illuminate the nature of war, arms races and the relationships between war, nation
states, technology and politics. The latter part of the course focuses upon theories and methods of non-violent conflict resolution. Open to juniors and seniors. Junior level discipline specific communication requirement. (Spring only)

377. Global Issues II: Human Rights and Social Justice (3 sem. hrs.). Why are there such disparities between wealth and poverty within and between nations? How can governments respect divergent beliefs and behaviors while maintaining cohesion and sustaining common purpose? This course will explore the challenges of providing
human rights, economic justice and basic political freedoms within and between states. Junior level discipline specific communication requirement. (Spring only)

380. Topics in the Study of Politics and Government (3 sem. hrs.). An exploration of an aspect of the methodology of politics science and/or a topic in the study of politics and governance.

401, 402. Independent Study (1 to 3 sem. hrs.). With the instructor’s approval the student may do independent reading or research.

403. New Approaches to Politics and Government (1 sem. hr.). Reading and discussion of current writings in the field of political science, the nature of government, current political issues and significant governmental policies. (On demand)

408. Classic Texts in Political Science (3 sem. hrs.). The reading and discussion of classic texts in political science. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

409. Capstone in Political Science (3 sem. hrs.). An examination of political science career paths, the preparation of research papers on selected topics, and the further development of knowledge in the field, as well as research, writing and oral communication skills. (Fall only) This course emphasizes the study of American politics. Students
who have a strong interest in global affairs, may with permission instead take ITS 409 - the capstone course in International Studies.

475, 476. Honors Course (3 sem. hrs.).

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is a traditional liberal arts discipline which considers the nature and dynamics of human culture and society. Humans are to a large degree the product of their specific social setting and associated cultural tradition, thus our vision of the world around us is often blocked by the limitations of our own circumstances. Anthropology addresses this tremendous variation in the human experience.

Major: Minimum of 40 hrs. including the following requirements

ANT 200, 205 & 210	9 hrs.
ANT 255 & ANT 230	6 hrs.
ANT 250-51 or choose two additional 300 level ANT courses	6 hrs
ANT 330 OR 300	3 hrs.
ANT 310, 315, 320, 340, 305, 401-2 or any ANT courses	9 hrs.
ANT 410 or 347	3 hrs.
ANT 400 Theory	3 hrs.
ANT 490 Capstone Experience in Anthropology	1 hr.

Allied Courses: 12 hours selected from the following with consent of the advisor; History, Political Science, English, Geology, Biology, Business Administration, Economics and Non-Departmental and Integrated Studies.

Minors in Anthropology are designed to permit students to focus on cultural diversity and issues of contemporary cultural change OR to focus on the cultural evolution and analysis of the material record of cultural development. The minors are designed to introduce basic concepts and terminology as well as an introduction to anthropological research for those majoring in related fields, or for those desiring an experience in anthropology.

Minor: Archaeology 21 hrs. The minor in Archaeology provides an introduction to the field and a basic understanding of the nature of material cultural remains and the recovery and interpretation of the archaeological record. Students will be introduced to field research and reporting of results. The minor is designed to help students meet minimum level experience requirements for entering the field of historic preservation or for pursuing a graduate degree in anthropological archaeology.		Minor: Cultural Anthropolgy 21 hrs. The minor in cultural anthropology provides an introduction to the field and a basic understanding of the nature of cultural diversity.  The Cultural Anthropology minor also explores the process of cultural stability and change, through focused examination of ethnographic data from a wide range of sources.
		ANT 200	3 hrs.
ANT 210	3 hrs.	ANT 205 or 210	3 hrs.
ANT 100 or 200	3 hrs.	ANT 300	3 hrs.
ANT 255	3 hrs.	ANT 305	3 hrs.
ANT 250-251	6 hrs.	ANT 230, 315 or 340	3 hrs.
ANT 310, 330 or 340	3 hrs.	ANT 347	3 hrs.
ANT 410	3 hrs.	ANT 400	3 hrs.

100. Anthropology: An Introduction (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to the nature and use of anthropological and social science concepts and theories in the analysis of humans, human culture and social institutions. (Fall and Spring)

200. Cultural Anthropology (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to the field of anthropology and ethnology. Special attention will be given to the concept of ethnocentrism as well as the comparative study of the structure of aspects of society such as subsistence and demographic patterns, social organization, religion and world view.

205. Physical Anthropology (3 sem. hrs.). An introduction to Physical Anthropology. This course considers the origins, development and variation in humans by examining the physical relationships between humans and other primates, the biological and cultural evolution of our species and variation within existing populations. Finally, the course will consider modern human adaptation and its effects on ourselves and our surroundings. (Spring only)

210. Introduction to Archaeology (3 sem. hrs.). Modern archaeology draws much of its theory and goals from anthropology. This course will show how archaeologists use fragmentary traces left by past peoples to develop an anthropological understanding of their cultures. The class will explore the variety of ways archaeologists investigate
such things as prehistoric diet, social life, politics, technology, art and religion. Topics to be covered include: the nature of archaeological information, dating techniques, interpretation of material objects and archaeological ethics. Studies from around the world will be used to illustrate the shifts in human history (the origins of agriculture, the
origin of cities, etc.), the range of human adaptation in the past and the general sequence of social evolution. The course will provide an understanding of how and why we study past societies, as well as the unique contribution archaeology can make to understanding ourselves. (Fall only)

230. Contemporary U.S. Social Issues (3 sem. hrs.). An analysis of selected American social problems, i.e. race, poverty, gender, medical care, environment. The problems will be viewed from different theoretical perspectives in Sociology and Anthropology.

250. Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to field and laboratory methods in archaeology through participation in excavation of an archaeological site. Students will learn fundamental excavation and recording techniques, initial stage laboratory processing and analysis, and general principles of field research. Full-time participation for three weeks at an off campus location. To be taken concurrently with ANT 251. (Summer)

251. Archeological Field Experience (3 sem. hrs.). Two weeks intensive supervised experience in archaeological field work. To be taken concurrently with ANT 250. (Summer)

255. Analysis of Cultural Materials (3 sem. hrs.). A fundamental aspect of archaeology is the identification, classification and analysis of the cultural remains recovered from archaeological excavations. This course presents students with an introduction to the archaeological record through consideration of an actual archaeological
database in a laboratory setting. Background information on the manufacture, use and deposition of various cultural materials will be presented along with the taphonomic processes which lead to the recovery of these materials in archaeological contexts. Students will carry out artifact processing and analysis in an experiential learning situation.
The course will utilize collections located at the Center for Military and Historic Archaeology laboratories at Heidelberg College. (Due to constrained lab space and the intensive nature of this course, it will be limited to tenstudents per section). (Fall only)

300. Native North Americans (3 sem. hrs.). This course examines the ethnology of various Native American societies in a comparative manner. Special emphasis is given to the environmental adaptation, family organization and world view and ethnohistory of each culture. The current status of each group will be discussed. Prerequisite: ANT 100, 200, or 210.

305. Peoples and Cultures of Africa (3 sem. hrs.). The course examines the ethnology of various African culturesin a comparative manner. Special emphasis is given to the environmental adaptation, ethnohistory and the effects of globalization of each culture. The current status of each group will be discussed. Prerequisite: ANT 100, 200, or 210.

310. Historic and Military Archaeology (3 sem. hrs.). All archaeology shares the premise that the material culture of a society is systematically related to human behavior and the norms of the larger cultural system. Not all archaeological data must come from the ground, however. Historic and Military Archaeology studies the material
culture of literate societies and interprets the “artifacts” of those societies within the larger context of what we know of them historically. This course is designed as an introduction to historical archaeology, with an emphasis on the archaeology of military sites. Special attention will be given to the archaeological and historical records
associated with 18th and 19th century military battlefields, fortifications, encampments, prisons, and their impact to the larger cultural landscape. Prerequisite: ANT 100, 200 or 210.

315. Selected Topics in Anthropology (3 sem. hrs.). Designed to explore material and topics not available through regular course offerings. Nature and content to be announced at pre-registration. Prerequisite: ANT 100 or 200 or 230.

320. Contemporary Issues in Anthropology (3 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to address issues current in anthropology from a comparative, multicultural perspective. Human problems such as population control, human rights issues, environmental degradation, nationalism, racism and ethnocentrism will be explored. Prerequisite:
ANT 100 or 200 or 230. (Spring only)

325. Forensic Anthropology (3 sem. hrs.). This course considers the forensic application of anthropology and archaeology to identification of human remains in criminal and human rights cases. Students will be introduced to methods used to determine age at death, sex, stature and ancestry of a skeleton and will practice the application
of these methods in a laboratory setting. The course also addresses issues of recovery and processing of human remains from crime scenes and review actual cases involving forensic anthropology. Prerequisites: Any college level biology course or ANT 205.

330. Historic Preservation (3 sem. hrs.). This course will cover in an introductory way all aspects of Cultural Resource Management and Historic Preservation. Major topics include federal historic preservation legislation, cultural resources (historic and prehistoric archaeology, historic structures), the National Register of Historic Places, Section 106 and 110 of the NHPA, historic preservation planning and state historic preservation plans. The course will utilize historic architectural examples as well as prehistoric and historic archaeological sites. Greater emphasis will be placed on how to evaluate historic properties for National Register eligibility than on the process. Prerequisite: Previous course in Anthropology or American History.

340. Archaeology of North and Central America (3 sem. hrs.). Drawing on the fact that the ancient New World was a dazzling treasure house of non-western political thought and organizations, this course uses archaeology and ethnohistory to document and make comparative sense of the rich variety of prehistoric cultures which existed in
pre-Columbian North and Central America. The following topics and examples of ancient societies are covered in the course: the peopling of the New World, the Anasazi, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Maya and Aztec. Prerequisite: ANT 210.

347. Cities and Society (3 sem. hrs.). Nature and growth of cities, urbanization, structure and process of modern urban life and the current urban crisis; the future of the city and its role in an emergent world system. This course may be taken as part of the capstone experience. (See ANT 490) (Fall only)

370. Internships in Anthropology (1-15 sem. hrs.). Opportunities for experiential learning in Anthropology. Site and schedule must be determined by the student with approval of Anthropology faculty. (Open to Juniors and Seniors)

400. Seminar in Anthropological Theory (3 sem. hrs.). Examination of the history of anthropological theory and contemporary anthropological thought. The course takes the form of a seminar designed to present and discuss various themes in anthropology as a foundation for the capstone experience. Designed to help students learn to evaluate
particular theoretical frameworks and articulate the values behind different approaches, the course also provides the vehicle for student completion and presentation of their capstone research. Co-requisite: ANT 490. Prerequisite: Senior status, Anthropology major or minor, approved capstone experience project proposal. (Spring only)

401, 402. Independent Study (1-3 sem. hrs.). Courses are designed to present Anthropology students with the opportunity to pursue a research project or pursue an intensive reading course resulting in a written presentation. Open to students of demonstrated ability and by consent of the instructor.

410. Method and Theory in Archaeology (3 sem. hrs.). This seminar course designed to present upper level students with the most current information on methodological and theoretical developments in historic and prehistoric archaeology through review and discussion of recent developments in the field. Major topics to be covered will include an historical review of archaeological method and theory along with current approaches to material culture interpretation. The formation processes of the archaeological record will be explored along with the development of mid-range theoretical studies. Prerequisite: Junior or higher status, Anthropology major. This course
may be taken as part of the capstone experience. See ANT 490. (Fall only)

425. Forensic Materials Processing (3 sem. hrs.). This course considers the forensic application of anthropological and archaeological techniques to identification, recovery, and initial processing of physical evidence from crime scenes. Students will be introduced to the anthropological methods in crime scene identification, recording, and evidence recovery. This course will explore the characteristics of physical evidence and the requirements for the collection, preservation, and packaging for recovered material. The laboratory setting will be utilized for investigating physical evidence characteristics. (Prerequisites: ANT 205, 210, or 255)

490. Capstone Experience in Anthropology (1 sem. hr.). The Capstone Experience in Anthropology is a twosemester program beginning when students enroll in either ANT 347 or ANT 410 in the fall semester of the senior year. Students work with the professor to develop an individual field or archival research project in anthropology. The research project is completed and presented as the requirement for ANT 490. Co-requisite: ANT 400. Prerequisite: Completion of ANT 347 or ANT 410 with an approved project proposal.