Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Explore the ways in which people understand and adapt to living in a variety of settings across time with the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at 澳门六合彩官网. The Anthropology Major focuses on the study of human diversity and cultural relativism, helping you cultivate an appreciation for the world and its people.听听
The ways in which culture is created and recorded鈥攖hrough art, communication, literature and music鈥攈ave greatly evolved over time. By uncovering and analyzing historical artifacts, you鈥檒l develop a deep understanding of global cultures and societies, and in turn better understand specific aspects of your own society. As a result, you鈥檒l be well prepared for careers that require cultural sensitivity and an understanding of cultural differences.听
The 123-credit multidisciplinary Anthropology BA curriculum emphasizes two themes designed to integrate courses in archaeology, biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology听and linguistic anthropology. By taking courses related to one of the two themes鈥擬obility and Global Inequity听or Evolution and Human Environments鈥攕tudents develop their research, analytical and writing skills. They also form key skill sets necessary for success in their postgraduate life and an understanding of the following concepts.
- How humans relate to the natural world.
- How humans construct and manipulate their cultural environment.
- How class, gender, geographical location, race and sexuality influence access to power.
- How theory relates to the collection and interpretation of data.
- Human cultural and biological differences and how they relate to human interactions.
Minor in Anthropology
The Anthropology Minor is designed for any undergraduate student at 澳门六合彩官网 who wants to learn about general anthropology, but cannot commit to a full academic major. Students in the Anthropology Minor gain a well-rounded education and form writing and research skills, as well as a capacity to speak about human communities and social change in complex and informed ways,听that听help them stand out in the job market.听
Contact
Michael Hesson is the program contact for for this minor.
Email: mhesson@temple.edu
