Kathryn Caldera

A look at ancient and modern food production and its environmental impact. Diet and nutrition; population pressure and hunger; the politics of food; and, modern food processing and its implications are all subjects of study.
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An introduction to the basic concepts of social and cultural anthropology. Readings emphasize the comparative study of societies at different levels of socio-cultural integration and from different areas of the world. This may include a brief introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology.
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AN exploration of the social construction of mental illness through a critical examination of the historical development of the mental health industry and the roles played by economic, political, and social actors in the growing diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.
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An introduction to the basic concepts of social and cultural anthropology. Readings emphasize the comparative study of societies at different levels of socio-cultural integration and from different areas of the world. This may include a brief introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology.
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Exploration of how culture and systems of social inequality shape health and health care practices in different societies around the world. The course examines cultural concepts of health, illness, and healing; the nature of the therapeutic encounter; and the impact of differences in wealth, race, gender on health and access to health care. This course is especially relevant for students pursuing careers in health and social service fields and who are interested in understanding culture and cultural diversity.
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Introduction to various discipline-specific forms of writing through in-depth exploration of questions about the social and cultural world. Specific topics will vary, but all sections focus on the development of informational literacy, research, writing, and analytic skills relevant to sociological and anthropological inquiry. Required for SOA majors, may be taken before or concurrently with SOA 200. 
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