ANTH 3137 Native Central and South America

Continuing Education and Special Programs

Ethnographic focus on the sociocultural systems of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, Amazon Basin, and the Andean Highlands. Emphasis on inter-relationships among environment, history, social organizations, and belief systems from a holistic and comparative perspective. (Same as HUM 3137)

Course details

Units:

Course notes:

Same as HUM 3137

Prerequisites:

none

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) distribution area:

Students working toward their Bachelor of Liberal Studies may apply credit earned in this course to their degree. This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to the Social Sciences distribution area. Learn more about the BLS degree program.

Liberal Arts Core:

Students who plan to graduate from UNI must complete the Liberal Arts Core (LAC). This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to Category 2. Civilizations and Cultures - B. Non-Western Cultures. For details about your LAC, please discuss with your advisor and/or visit www.uni.edu/lac.

Textbook(s)

Allen, C. The Hold Life Has: Coca and Cultural Identity in an Andean Community. 2002/2nd edition. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books. 1-58834-032-5

Carmack, R., Gasco, J. & Gossen, G. The Legacy of Mesoamerica. 2007/2nd edition. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall. 0-13-049292-2

Chagnon, N. Yanomamö. 2012/6th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. 13-978-1-111-82874-5

PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS
UNI Bookstore carries most books used in GIS courses. Search for textbooks by course choosing “UNIV.NORTHERNIOWA” and the term you are enrolled in and GSW (web) or GSP (print) for the section.

Visit UBS at 1009 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-273-2665
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Texts may also be available from www.bookfinder.com.

Course delivery

This course is available in an online format, utilizing web pages and eLearning, a learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.

Instructor(s)

Anne Woodrick

Anne.Woodrick@uni.edu

Enrollment information

Tuition: $253/unit, plus non-refundable enrollment fee of $10 and technology fee of $38 for online courses

To enroll: Visit the GIS Enrollment page for forms and information. Or visit us at CEEE 010 on the UNI campus. Campus map

Questions?
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GIS ENROLLMENT INFO
We are currently enrolling for the Fall 2019 semester for the Guided Independent Study courses. We will begin enrolling for the Spring 2020 semester November 1.

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Flexibility and convenience
Enrollment in GIS courses is open and offers a convenient way to earn college credit - enroll at any time, set your own schedule and work at your own pace. Coursework is completed entirely at a distance -- no on-campus attendance required.

2019 -20 Tuition & Fees
Tuition is $253 per unit, plus a $10 non-refundable enrollment fee per course -- regardless of location or graduate-level status. A technology fee also applies to online courses. UNI students, tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates -- please see important financial aid information.

To Enroll
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Time Guidelines
You may take up to nine months to complete a course. If necessary, a one-time 90-day extension, requested in writing, may be granted for a $10 fee.

Exams
Exams may be taken in your local community under the supervision of an approved proctor.