Anthropology
9 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ANT 101 Introduction to Archaeology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 150
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and methodological approaches of archaeology and will expose students to the foundations of prehistoric and historic archaeology. Included in the topical considerations are the basis of hominin evolution, the evolution of human societies throughout the world, evidence for human cultural behavior and creativity, relationships between material culture and ideology, theories of site exploration, as well as selected case studies in the discipline, such as the origins of agriculture, the formation of the state, cultural resource management, cultural heritage, and post-processualism.
ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 120
This course is an introduction to cultural anthropology. The course investigates specific aspects of culture including kinship, law and politics, religion and myth, language, gender, social organization, subsistence, expressive culture and art, cultural change, globalization, and the anthropocene. In addition to studying case studies from various world cultures, the course will introduce students to relevant anthropological theories, perspectives, and methods, including fieldwork, participant observation, and ethnographic writing.
ANT 103 Physical/Biological Anthropology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 110
This course will examine the physical and biological nature of the human species including hominin evolution, genetics and processes of human variation, paleoanthropology, primatology, forms of human adaptation, disease, demography, and forensic anthropology. The course will develop these topics using an evolutionary, scientific, and bio-cultural approach.
ANT 106 Visual Anthropology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course studies the anthropology of visual communication and visual culture. Specifically the relationships between cultural anthropology and communication theory to space, photography, film, the body, art and aesthetics, museums, the Internet, multi-media, and mobile and social media will be considered in various cultural contexts. Screenings of ethnographic and documentary films, as well as hands-on use of media technologies, will be incorporated in the course content.
ANT 107 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a cross-cultural study of beliefs, practices, and issues related to varied forms of the supernatural. Students will develop an anthropological appreciation of religion and spirituality and will be encouraged to understand and analyze the varied forms of the supernatural in examples including shamanism, animism, magic, witchcraft, totemism, forms of ritual and symbolism, as well as comprehend the socio-cultural purposes of these forms. Applications of anthropological theories to case studies of the past and present will complement the course considerations.
ANT 108 Introduction to Language and Culture
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course considers the anthropological subfield of language and culture or linguistic anthropology. In this course students will be exposed to the anthropological theories of language origin, language use, and the specific cultural issues associated with language in cross-cultural contexts. Some specific issues will include the biology of language, non-human language and communication, primate language, the impact of language on worldview (Sapir-Whorf), sociolinguistics, language maps, linguistic nationalism, language and gender, the Internet and communication, linguistic anthropology fieldwork, and the future of language.
ANT 109 Anthropology of Native America
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines indigenous Native North American cultures, from before European contact through the present. The course explores the richness and diversity of Native North American cultures through multiple anthropological, social scientific, and interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition to providing an overview of the major indigenous North American culture areas, the course will consider relevant contemporary Native American issues, including: historical contexts of federal policies and institutions, social change and politics, language and identity, repatriation and land claims, environmental and sacred sites protection, health concerns, and casino gaming, mascots, and popular culture representations. This course is cross-listed with ETH 109.
ANT 110 Applied Anthropology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course focuses on the use of anthropological theories and perspectives in real-world contexts of practice, problem-solving, and policy making and will provide students with models designed to help understand and solve problems arising as a result of culture change, culture conflict, modernization, and globalization. The major areas of study will include development anthropology and the use of technology in field settings, anthropology and healthcare, anthropology and advocacy, anthropology and law, organizational and business anthropology, educational anthropology, public anthropology, and cultural resource management. An applied research project and/or field trips may be required.
ANT 112 The Anthropology of the Unexplained
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course uses anthropological methods and critical thinking to explore popular topics such as Sasquatch, the Pyramids of Giza, the lost city of Atlantis, and evidence of extra terrestrial life. The course will look at different ways these topics are portrayed in current and past media, popular culture, and academic literature. Anthropological methods and critical thinking will be used to further understand the history of these topics and their place in popular culture. Students will become familiar with archaeological, physical anthropological, and cultural anthropological methodologies and how each can be used to create a better understanding of the past and present of humanity. Specifically, students will learn the role of the ethnographer, ways of interpreting the archaeological record, and the place of modern humans in evolution. This course will be applicable to students from a variety of majors as it will provide the foundation for critical thought and writing