Department of Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Linguistics
Students on Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 requirements ANTHLNGBA
Requirements
The major requires at least 42 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Introduction to Linguistics General Core Course. One (1) course:
- LING-L 103 Introduction to the Study of Language
- LING-L 203
LING-L 103 Introduction to the Study of Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of perspectives on language, covering topics such as the relation between the form of words and sentences and their meanings, the sounds of languages and their dialect variations, the use of language in daily life, language in humans and animals, and the relationship between language and thought.
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- Introduction to Sociolinguistics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 315 Introduction to Sociolinguistics
LING-L 315 Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines the relationship between language and society. Issues include the nature of sociolinguistics; the importance of age, sex, socioeconomic status, language ideologies; why people use different dialects/languages in different situations; bilingualism and multilingualism; language choice, language attitudes, language endangerment; the relevance of sociolinguistics to general linguistics theory.
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- Social and Cultural Anthropology. One (1) course:
- ANTH-E 200 Social and Cultural Anthropology
ANTH-E 200 Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to social-cultural anthropology\'s history, theories, and analytical approaches to cross-cultural analysis. Covers foundational concepts and ethnographic methods used to understand current issues such as race and racism, ethnicity and nationalism, class and inequality, gender, family and kinship, religion, and people\'s relationship to the environment.
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- Language and Culture. One (1) course:
- ANTH-L 200 Language and Culture
ANTH-L 200 Language and Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to the field of linguistic anthropology, the social scientific study of language. Examines how languages reflect cultures, how language use reproduces culture(s), how linguistic categories relate to categories of thought, and how linguistic variation both reflects and shapes social categories such as gender, class, race, and ethnicity.
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- Elective Courses in Anthropology. Two (2) courses:
- Any ANTH-E 300–399 except ANTH-E 303
- Any ANTH-E 400–499
- Any ANTH-L 300–399
- Any ANTH-L 400–499
- Elective Courses in Linguistics. Two (2) courses:
- Any LING-L 300–399
- Any LING-L 400–499
- LING-X 490 Readings in Linguistics
LING-X 490 Readings in Linguistics
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: 12 credit hours of linguistics, or LING-L 103 and advanced work in a foreign language. May not duplicate a regularly offered course
- Description
- Directed reading in various fields of linguistics.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours in LING-L 408 and LING-X 490.
- Language Change. One (1) course:
- ANTH-L 407 Language and Prehistory
- LING-L 430 Language Change and Variation
ANTH-L 407 Language and Prehistory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the areas of linguistic research that are most relevant to the work of archaeologists and students of prehistory. Topics include mechanisms of linguistic change, the comparative method, genetic and areal relationships among languages, and applications of linguistic reconstruction to the study of ancient cultures and populations.
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LING-L 430 Language Change and Variation
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- LING-L 307
- Notes
- R: LING-L 310 or LING-L 308
- Description
- An introduction to how languages change over time and how prehistoric languages can be reconstructed by comparing their modern descendants. Major topics include principles of language change; historical reconstruction; language relatedness and language families; variation and the mechanism of language change; contact-induced change; the birth and death of languages.
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- Fieldwork. One (1) course:
- ANTH-E 302
- LING-L 431 Field Methods
- LING-L 441
LING-L 431 Field Methods
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- LING-L 307
- Notes
- R: LING-L 310
- Description
- Introduction to the procedures involved in the structural description of language, using a native speaker of an unfamiliar language whose speech will be analyzed.
- Language Structure. Choose one of the following options:
- Linguistics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 432 Advanced Field Methods
- LING-L 490 Linguistic Structures
LING-L 432 Advanced Field Methods
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- LING-L 431
- Description
- Advanced analysis of the language under study in LING-L 431.
LING-L 490 Linguistic Structures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The linguistic analysis of particular aspects of the structure of one language or a group of closely related languages.
- American Indian Language. One (1) of the following pairs (2 courses):
- Lakota
- ANTH-L 310 Elementary Lakota (Sioux) Language I
- ANTH-L 311 Elementary Lakota (Sioux) Language II
- Yucatec Maya
- LTAM-M 101 Elementary Maya I
- LTAM-M 102 Elementary Maya II
- Quechua
- LTAM-Q 101 Elementary Quechua I
- LTAM-Q 102 Elementary Quechua II
ANTH-L 310 Elementary Lakota (Sioux) Language I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to Lakota (Sioux), a Native American language spoken on the Northern Plains of the United States. Course focuses on developing elementary reading and writing skills as well as oral fluency in the Lakota language within the context of Lakota culture.
ANTH-L 311 Elementary Lakota (Sioux) Language II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Continues work begun in ANTH-L 310, focusing on continued development of elementary reading and writing skills as well as oral fluency in the Lakota (Sioux) language within the context of Lakota culture.
LTAM-M 101 Elementary Maya I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Maya language and culture. Maya is an indigenous language of Mexico spoken by close to 1 million people; basic grammatical structure and vocabulary; conversational drills; and lessons on historical and cultural context.
LTAM-M 102 Elementary Maya II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in LTAM-M 101 or consent of instructor
- Description
- The second semester of Maya emphasizes vocabulary-building, simple conversation, beginning writing, and common grammatical patterns.
LTAM-Q 101 Elementary Quechua I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Quechua, spoken by over 13 million people across the Andean Nation of South America; basic grammar and vocabulary; an introduction to the culture and history of the Andean region.
LTAM-Q 102 Elementary Quechua II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in LTAM-Q 101 or consent of instructor
- Description
- Builds on the basic vocabulary and grammar lessons of LTAM-Q 101 and introduces further aspects of Andean culture and history.
- Linguistics. One (1) course:
- African Language. One (1) of the following pairs (2 courses):
- Akan
- AFRI-K 101 Elementary Akan I
- AFRI-K 102 Elementary Akan II
- Bamana
- AFRI-B 101 Elementary Bamana I
- AFRI-B 102 Elementary Bamana II
- Kinyarwanda
- AFRI-R 101 Elementary Kinyarwanda I
- AFRI-R 102 Elementary Kinyarwanda II
- Swahili
- AFRI-S 101 Elementary Swahili I
- AFRI-S 102 Elementary Swahili II
- Yoruba
- AFRI-Y 101 Elementary Yoruba I
- AFRI-Y 102 Elementary Yoruba II
- Zulu
- AFRI-Z 101 Elementary Zulu I
- AFRI-Z 102 Elementary Zulu II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Akan, a major language of West Africa, spoken by the Akan peoples of Ghana. With approximately three million speakers, it is the major language of Ghana. Also spoken by thousands of people in the Ivory Coast. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-K 101 or LING-K 101.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in AFRI-K 101 or LING-K 101, or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on spoken language-oral and listening comprehension, language use in specific social settings like the market, school, hospital, doctor's office, among others. Important cultural points such as food, clothing, marriage.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-K 102 or LING-K 102.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Bamana, a Mande language of West Africa, and aspects of Bamana culture. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-B 101 or LING-B 101.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in AFRI-B 101 or LING-B 101, or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Introduction to Bamana, a Mande language of West Africa, and aspects of Bamana culture. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-B 102 or LING-B 102.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Kinyarwanda and Rwandan culture, focusing on developing competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- AFRI-R 101; or consent of program
- Description
- Continuation of AFRI-R 101. Introduction to Kinyarwanda and Rwandan culture, focusing on developing competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa, and to aspects of Bantu culture. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-S 101 or LING-S 101.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in AFRI-S 101 or LING-S 101, or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Introduction to Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa, and aspects of Bantu culture. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-S 102 or LING-S 102.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Yoruba language, a major African language spoken in Nigeria. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on spoken language, listening comprehension, language used in everyday life and in specific social settings.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-Y 101 or LING-Y 101.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in AFRI-Y 101 or LING-Y 101, or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Continuation of work begun on basic skills with continued emphasis on oral skills and reading comprehension.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-Y 102 or LING-Y 102.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to Zulu language and culture. Zulu is spoken in South Africa and the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho by about 10 million people. Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary, emphasis on the spoken language and cultural awareness.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-Z 101 or LING-Z 101.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C or higher in AFRI-Z 101 or LING-Z 101, or equivalent proficiency
- Description
- Basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on the spoken language, oral and listening comprehension, and language use in specific social settings. Uses videos and Internet resources.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AFRI-Z 102 or LING-Z 102.
- Additional Requirements. Complete the following:
- Departmental Hours. 15 credit hours in each department.
- Elective Hours. Additional electives, as needed, to reach 42 credit hours.
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College Breadth. At least 38 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.
AFRI-K 101 Elementary Akan I
AFRI-K 102 Elementary Akan II
AFRI-B 101 Elementary Bamana I
AFRI-B 102 Elementary Bamana II
AFRI-R 101 Elementary Kinyarwanda I
AFRI-R 102 Elementary Kinyarwanda II
AFRI-S 101 Elementary Swahili I
AFRI-S 102 Elementary Swahili II
AFRI-Y 101 Elementary Yoruba I
AFRI-Y 102 Elementary Yoruba II
AFRI-Z 101 Elementary Zulu I
AFRI-Z 102 Elementary Zulu II
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
ANTH or LINGsubject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement:
- ANTH-A 105
- ANTH-A 107 Becoming Human: Evolving Genes, Bodies, Behaviors, Ideas
- ANTH-A 303
- ANTH-A 310
- ANTH-E 105 Culture and Society
- ANTH-E 303 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH-P 250 Introductory World Archaeology
ANTH-A 107 Becoming Human: Evolving Genes, Bodies, Behaviors, Ideas
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the interdisciplinary science of human evolution using evidence from genetics, comparative anatomy and behavior of living primates, fossils, and archaeology. Shows how understanding the evolutionary past is relevant to current and future human conditions.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 103, ANTH-A 105, ANTH-A 107, or ANTH-A 303.
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ANTH-E 105 Culture and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the ethnographic and comparative study of contemporary and historical human society and culture. ANTH-E 105 does not count toward major. May be taken simultaneously with ANTH-A 105.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: ANTH-A 104, ANTH-A 304, ANTH-E 105, or ANTH-E 303.
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ANTH-E 303 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Junior standing. Introductory course for more advanced students. Not open to students who have taken ANTH-E 105. Not sequential with ANTH-A 303. ANTH-E 303 does not count toward major
- Description
- Approaches to the study of contemporary cultures: structure, process, and change. Topics include kinship, economy, politics, religion, and worldview.
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ANTH-P 250 Introductory World Archaeology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to archaeological discovery in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Near East. Reviews the last 10,000 years of human culture and history, looking for what varies and what does not. For non-majors and students who have an interest in archaeology and a desire to learn about ancient cultures.
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This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (ANTHBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (LINGBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Anthropology (LINGANTBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Computational Linguistics (COMPLINGBS)
- Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Computational Linguistics (CMLNBSMSBS)
- Certificate in Global Human Diversity (GLHMDVACRT)
- Certificate in the Ethnography of Communication (ETHCOMACRT)
- Minor in Anthropology (ANTHMIN)
- Minor in Archaeology (ARCHMIN)
- Minor in Linguistics (LINGMIN)
- Minor in Medical Anthropology (MEDANTHMIN)
- Minor in the Anthropology of Food (FOODMIN)
- [Name unavailable] (ETHCOMMMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.