C-ID Discipline Input Groups (DIGs)



Transfer Model Curriculum

(Revised 9/20/2012) (Updated 12/4/12)

CCC Major or Area of Emphasis: Anthropology

CSU Major or Majors: Anthropology

Total units: 18-20 (all units are semester units)

Degree Type: AA-T

“Core” Courses:

3 courses or 9 units minimum

|Title (units) |C-ID Designation |Rationale/Potential GE |

|Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) |ANTH 120 |Universally Required and CSU GE Area D1 |

|Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3) |ANTH 110 |Universally Required and CSU GE Area B2 or |

| | |D1 |

|Introduction to Archaeology (3) |ANTH 150 |Universally Required and CSU GE Area D1 |

List A Select 3 units minimum from the following:

Any courses that are articulated as lower division major preparation for the anthropology major at a CSU.

Some lower division examples include:

|Biological Anthropology Laboratory (1) |ANTH 115L |CSU GE Area B3 |

|Introduction To Linguistic Anthropology (3) |ANTH 130 |CSU GE Area C2 or D1 |

|Introduction to Statistics (3) or |MATH 110 |CSU GE Area B4 |

|Introduction to Statistics in Sociology (3) | | |

| |SOCI 125 | |

List B Select 1-2 courses (3-5 units) from the following:

Any courses not selected from List A; and/or any combination of coursework from List B

(the courses do not have to be from two areas).

Some lower division examples include:

|1. Science Methods | | |

|Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (3) |PSY 200 |CSU GE Area A3 or B4 |

|or | | |

|Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology |or | |

|(with Lab) (4) |PSY 205B | |

|or | |CSU GE Area A3 or D0 |

|Introduction to Research Methods (3) | | |

| |or | |

|Philosophy of Science (3) |SOCI 120 |CSU Area A3 or C2 |

| | | |

| | | |

| |See example | |

|2. Sciences | | |

|Human Anatomy with Lab (4) |BIOL 110B |CSU GE Area B2 and B3 |

| | | |

|Physical Geology (3) and Physical Geology |GEOL 100/100L or 101 |CSU GE Area B1 and B3 |

|Laboratory (1) or Physical Geology with Lab (4) | | |

| | | |

|Earth Science (3) and Earth Science Laboratory (1) | | |

|or Earth Science with Lab (4) |GEOL 120/120L or 121 | |

| | |CSU GE Area B1 and B3 |

|Environmental Geology (3) and Environmental Geology| | |

|Laboratory (1) or Environmental Geology with Lab |GEOL 130/130L or 131 | |

|(4) | | |

| | |CSU GE Area B1 or B2 and B3 |

|Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and | | |

|Techniques, with Lab (2) | | |

| |GEOG 155 | |

| | | |

| | |CSU GE Area D5 |

List C Choose 1 course from the following (3 units minimum):

Any courses not selected from List A or B; and/or any anthropology course; and/or any other non-anthropology course from the humanities or social sciences on cultural diversity.

Some lower division examples include:

|1. Anthropology | | |

|Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3) |See example |CSU GE Area D1 |

|Native Peoples of North America (3) | | |

|Early Civilizations (3) |See example |CSU GE Area D1 or D3 |

|Introduction to Prehistory (3) | | |

| |See example |CSU GE Area D1 |

| |See example |CSU GE Area D1 |

|2. Peoples and Cultures History of Mexico (3), | | |

|Cross Cultural Psychology (3) |See example |CSU GE Area D |

|World Music (3) |See example |CSU GE Area D |

|Introduction to World Religions (3) | | |

| |See example |CSU GE Area CCSU GE Area C |

| |See example | |

|3. Human Behavioral Diversity | | |

|Introduction to Human Geography (3) | | |

|Introduction to Sociology (3) |GEOG 120 |CSU GE Area D5 |

|Urban Studies(3) | | |

|Introduction to Race and Ethnicity (3) |SOCI 110 |CSU GE Area D0 |

|Intercultural Communication (3) |See example |CSU GE Area D5 |

|Or any Social Sciences course in CSU Certification |SOCI 150 |CSU GE Area D0, D3 |

|Areas D0, D3 or D5 | | |

| |COMM 150 |CSU GE Area D3 |

Note that TMC-aligned degrees must be constructed such that a student will take no more than 3 units that do not carry articulation as major preparation or GE.

Anthropology is a unique field because it crosses over three general education subject areas: Life Sciences (Biological Anthropology/Lab), Social Sciences (Cultural Anthropology/ Archaeology) and Humanities (Linguistic Anthropology).

TMC overview: 18-20 units must be identified for a TMC.

9 units: Core classes are Cultural, Biological and Archaeology

3 units min: List A consists of major transfer courses in anthropology (e.g., stats)

3 units min: List B consists of more courses from List A OR a min of 3 units specifically from the classes listed (in either Scientific Methods or Science)

3 units min: List C consists of more courses from List A or B OR a CSU transferable anthropology course, OR a non-anthropology class that covers cultural diversity. Only 1 class on TMC can be "select from this broad area."

SAMPLE course descriptions for courses listed in the TMC which do not have a C-ID designation and descriptor include:

Philosophy of Science (3)

This introductory course will examine the nature of scientific reasoning and its relationship to technology, the development of modern technologies, and the impact of science and technology on society, personal life, and the environment. Major areas of philosophical inquiry will include metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. (Citrus College, 2010)

This course surveys the main issues in the interaction between science and religion. Topics include the nature of science and the scientific method, religion and religious worldviews, physics and Big Bang cosmology, evolution and genetics and implications for religious beliefs, models of interaction between science and religion, and recent research and scholarship in the science-religion debate. (College of the Siskiyous, 2008)

Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3)

The purpose of this course is to explore in a cross-cultural context the nature of religion and the relationships of individuals and societies to supernatural forces and persons. The course will examine general patterns of religious behavior throughout the world, delineate different theories of religion and see how they apply in various cultures. By the end of the course, the student should be able to identify several definitions and theories of religion. (Santa Monica College)

Native Peoples of North America (3)

This course is a survey of traditional and contemporary native cultures of North America. Emphasis will be placed on the anthropological concepts and theories which facilitate an understanding of the rich diversity of American Indian life, including economics, social organization, politics, supernaturalistic beliefs, a variety of current issues and other topics. (Ventura College)

Ancient Civilizations of the World (3)

This course traces the emergence of early states and ancient empires around the globe. The cultural achievements linked to state development are traced through a survey of evidence from both the archaeological and historical records. Students will be introduced to anthropological theories that seek to model and explain the appearance of state-level societies and empires. (El Camino College)

Introduction to Prehistory (3)

This course provides an introduction to the archaeological record documenting the development of civilizations, beginning with fully modern human beings. It is designed for behavioral sciences majors planning to transfer and/or others interested in the subject. (Mt. San Jacinto College)

History of Mexico (3)

Focuses on the social, political, and economic history of Mexico from Pre-Columbian civilizations through the Hispanic conquest to the present. Critical, analytical written work is the primary means of evaluation.

(Cabrillo College, 2011)

This course will survey the history of Mexico from the pre-Columbian period

through the Conquest and the struggle for independence, the Revolution of 1910

and Mexico's emerging role as a developing country. There will be a special

emphasis placed on the growing economic and cultural intertwining of the

American and Mexican people in the twentieth century. (Citrus College, 2011)

Cross Cultural Psychology (3)

Students will examine how individuals behavioral, developmental, and cognitive

phenomena are differentially affected by culture and subculture. Emphasis on

the diversity of parent-child relationships, role of women and men, adult

personality and beliefs, attitudes and values. Service-Learning is included in

this course. (Evergreen College, 2011)

This course explores the impact of cultural influences on the psychological and

individual development of ethnic group members. Emphasis will be placed on

integrating traditional theoretical approaches and current cross-cultural

statistical research and theory in the study of African-Americans, Asian

Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, gays & lesbians, the elderly,

and the disabled. (Consumes River College, 2006)

World Music (3)

This course will give the student an appreciation of the elements of music

through recorded or performed examples from each of the continents of the

world. Emphasis is given to the music of the Americas, Asia, and Africa and the

folk music of Europe as well as the primary composers of the Western classical

tradition. (Coastline Community College, 2008)

World Religions (3)

This course is a comparative study of some of major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The course

addresses the historical origin, growth, major doctrines, rituals, and philosophical presuppositions of each religion under discussion. (Irvine Valley College, 2010)

Urban Studies (3)

This course is an introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of urban studies. Taking advantage of the contributions made by disciplines such as history, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, architecture and planning, the course explores the following topics: The origin of cities; the physical, social and cultural characteristics of cities and metropolises; the complexity, richness and challenges of everyday life in urban society; the social problems that plague urban America; and the various strategies being used to solve urban problems and enhance the metropolitan experience. The focus of the course is primarily (although not exclusively) the United States, and special attention is given to issues of class, race and gender. (Allan Hancock College, 2007)

Summary of Feedback Including Issues and Concerns:

There were comments that the TMC reflected the “least common denominator” approach by allowing too much flexibility in List A. There were comments that a student might be able to get this degree with only 9 units in anthropology. There was confusion about what List A and List B courses counted. Some comments reflected very specific ideas about what should be required for an anthropology major (e.g., lab course) while other comments argued that more courses should be about cultural diversity. Comments ranged from “I am deeply disappointed in this TMC” to “Overall, I think the curriculum is fair and appropriate.” Some commented that this TMC is a disservice to CCC anthropology departments because it would not require them to build courses, while others said that they would be required to add a course and therefore an additional faculty in order to offer all the diversity of the 3 core courses.

Of the 43 respondents to the question Does your college offer courses comparable to all of the required core courses for the major? 93.0% answered yes.

Of the 36 respondents to the question Is this model curriculum appropriate as a major or area of emphasis for your discipline – does it allow for the development of a degree that consists of the courses your faculty view as critical for the major? 27.8% said no. However, in reading the comments, there was confusion about what courses are included in List A. There were also a minority of respondents here who felt that their area of expertise should be included in the core.

Of the 34 respondents to the question: Would this model curriculum provide appropriate preparation for the transfer? 79.4% answered yes. Some of the no response/comments again emphasized one sub-field of anthropology as their campus focus and so were unhappy with the broader approach to this TMC.

Of the 35 respondents to the question: Is it likely that your department/college would choose to offer a transfer degree based on this TMC? 82.9% answered yes

FDRG's responses:

1. It is consistent across most CSU and UC campuses that only the 3 core courses are required—which is reflected in this TMC. Although a few respondents wanted an additional course added to the core (Linguistic Anthropology or Biological Anthropology Lab), these are rare requirements at most transfer institutions and many CCCs do not even offer these classes.

2. A specific approach to List A is consistent with the structure of all TMCs. We clarified the wording to read: “Any courses that are articulated as lower division major preparation for the anthropology major at a CSU. Some lower division examples include:” This allows established CSU campus-specific requirements to be maintained at the local community colleges.

3. The courses included in the draft TMC that were outside of anthropology had originally been separated into four broad areas for students to choose two courses for the final 6 units. However, the requirements for TMCs can only allow 1 course to work from “select from this broad area” approach. Therefore List B was divided into two lists: List B retained the two areas of very specific, select courses from science or skill-based applied courses that support anthropology (Scientific Methods, Science). Now only 3 units (minimum) are required from this list.

The additional two areas were separated out into a List C (Peoples and Cultures, Human Behavioral Diversity) as well as the adding any transferable anthropology course under this heading. This grouping allowed for a broad-based range of multi-cultural courses to be selected to apply to the anthropology degree, as well as supplemental anthropology courses taught at community colleges but not necessarily required for the major. Again if the campus has several anthropology courses, and they have not been counted elsewhere, then an anthropology course can count in List C.

The intent of dividing the original List B into two lists was 1) to offer a set of courses that could be double-counted in other GE areas to benefit the student when transferring, and 2) to allow flexibility at individual campuses to incorporate a broad range of cultural diversity courses that may lie outside of anthropology that will count in this TMC.

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