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Martial arts performance in honor of the royal regalia in Tanaberu, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. (August 28, 1989, Thomas Gibson)

Study anthropology from a sociocultural perspective

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Combine social theory and fieldwork methodology

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Gain practical research skills in the field

Majors & Minors

Pursue a degree or take courses in anthropology. We also offer minors in anthropology and medical anthropology.

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Study Abroad

Anthropology is the study of cultural diversity, and many of our students spend a semester or more abroad.

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Research

Take advantage of research opportunities such as the Malawi Immersion Seminar, independent studies, honors theses, and more.

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Faculty News

John Osburg shares thoughts on U.S.-China cultural ties with China Global Television Network

Associate Professor John Osburg, chair of the Department of Anthropology, shared his thoughts about the value of cultural exchanges between the United States and China with the China Global Television Network during the China-U.S. People's Dialogue gathering in Beijing. "I want to understand China from the perspective of Chinese people, how they perceive it, how they view it," Osburg said. "Then I want to try to help transmit that perspective and translate that to an American audience."

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4clusters

Department of Anthropology clusters fulfill the social sciences division of the curriculum.

Morgan Lectures

The annual Lewis Henry Morgan Lecture Series is one of the oldest and most prestigious lecture series in anthropology in North America.

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UAC

The Undergraduate Anthropology Council (UAC) sponsors film series, arranges meetings with lecturers, offers workshops, and publishes the bi-annual newsletter.

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