Department of Anthropology and Sociology
102 Old Library Building
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-2556
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Dr. Wholey, Chairperson
Dr. Ceballos, Assistant Chairperson
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology does not offer a graduate degree but does offer, on a limited basis, graduate courses in anthropology and sociology to graduate students from other areas as well as to advanced undergraduate majors and non-majors.
Professors
Michael A. Di Giovine (2013)
B.S., Georgetown University; A.M., Ph.D., The University of Chicago
Susan L. Johnston (2001)
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; B.S., Hahnemann University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Paul Stoller (1980)
B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Heather Wholey (2005)
Chairperson, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A., State University of New York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Julie B. Wiest (2013)
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Jacqueline Zalewski (2007)
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Parkside; M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago
Associate Professors
Miguel Ceballos (2012)
Director, Ethnic Studies Program
Assistant Chairperson, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rebecca L. Chancellor (2013)
B.A., University of Nevada; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Valerian Desousa (2008)
Assistant Chairperson, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A., Bombay University; M.A., Xavier Labour Relations Institute (India); Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
John Leveille (2006)
B.A., University of Rhode Island; M.A., Ed.M., Columbia University; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
Aliza D. Richman (2014)
B.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., M.P.H., Northwestern University
Assistant Professor
Leon Arredondo (2011)
Director, Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program
B.A., Montclair State University; M.Phil., Ph.D., City University of New York
ANT
ANT 521. American Indian Today. 3 Credits.
Through biographies, case studies, and analyses of current events, this course explores issues concerning and of concern to contemporary North American Indians.
Typically offered in Fall.
ANT 555. Anthropology of Tourism. 3 Credits.
This seminar provides a comprehensive examination of the history, scope, ethics, and methods of research associated with tourism, considered one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. Approaching tourism as a complex socio-cultural phenomenon in which a variety of encounters and exchanges occur, and which impacts the culture, politics and economics of mobile and immobile people around the world, the course also provides training in qualitative research methods utilized in tourism and visitor studies, and is of interest to both those interested in furthering their academic knowledge of tourism as a site of holistic anthropological inquiry and/or those wishing to work in the tourism, museum, heritage or audience research fields (among others).
Consent: Permission of the Department required to add.
Typically offered in Spring.
ANT 558. Museum Exhibit Curation. 4 Credits.
This course offers professional-level training in the theoretical and practical workings of museums and museum curation by empowering students to co-curate an exhibit in the West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology. The course is designed for students with prior museum and museum-studies experience wishing to increase their competencies, and for students in or entering a graduate program who have not previously curated an exhibit or who would like to increase their competencies. Students will engage in the entire process of museum curation, from planning the exhibit to acquisitioning and cataloging artifacts for display, from writing museum labels to publishing an exhibit catalog.
Consent: Permission of the Department required to add.
Typically offered in Spring.
ANT 564. Archaeology of Native North America. 3 Credits.
This course is an advanced study of the archaeological record of early Native America, with in-depth coverage of subjects from humans in the Ice Age to complex society, from small scale food production to grand ritual landscapes, and from the archaeological record to descendant community collaboration.
Consent: Permission of the Department required to add.
Typically offered in Fall & Spring.
Cross listed courses ANT 364, ANT 564.
ANT 568. Advanced Archaeological Field School. 3-6 Credits.
This course offers professional level training in archaeological field research methods. The course is designed for students with prior archaeology field experience wishing to increase their competencies, for students entering a graduate program who have not previously taken an archaeology field school, or for graduate students wishing to increase their competencies.
Consent: Permission of the Department required to add.
Typically offered in Summer.
ANT 599. Independent Studies in Anthropology. 1-3 Credits.
Individual, graduate level research projects or reports under faculty supervision.
Consent: Permission of the Department required to add.
Typically offered in Fall.
SOC
SOC 525. Digital Analytics. 3 Credits.
Grounded in sociological methodology, this course addresses the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for gathering and analyzing digital data to uncover insights about the social world that can aid in the development of effective communication strategies. In particular, students will learn about the promises, perils, and best practices of digital analytics (including relevant ethical, legal, and social issues), while gaining practical experience using industry-standard digital tools and software.
Distance education offering may be available.
Typically offered in Summer.
SOC 590. Independent Studies in Sociology. 1-3 Credits.
Individual research projects, reports, and/or readings.
Consent: Permission of the Department required to add.
Typically offered in Fall & Spring.
Repeatable for Credit.
