Medical anthropology assesses the influence of culture, society, and the natural environment on the body and human experiences of illness and health. This course will assess a broad range of […]

Clothing includes modifications made to the physical self (hair color, tanning, tattoos, scarification, perfumes, plastic surgery) and additions to the body (textile coverings, hats, shoes, jewelry, hair clips, false eyelashes, […]

Textiles provide a window to the history, culture, and contemporary life of diverse societies around the world. We will explore how textile traditions have evolved, particularly as related to trade […]

This course will emphasize two themes as the Semester at Sea Voyage moves from port to port. First, we will consider historical and contemporary patterns of migration to the US, […]

This is an advanced course in the conceptualization, production, and editing of photographic documentary projects. As the voyage progresses, the course will explore varied approaches to photography as applied in […]

This course provides a foundation for the study of consumers in today’s market-based society. The course is intended to help students develop knowledge of factors influencing consumption of goods and […]

Earth’s land and water ecosystems depend on climate, the flows of energy and matter, changes in populations of plants and animals, and the influences of humans.  Interactions among all these […]