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Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field, incorporating biological, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural approaches while emphasizing both laboratory techniques and fieldwork methodologies. Anthropology aims to develop a more expansive, inclusive, and perceptive understanding of humanity within historical frameworks. Those pursuing an Anthropology Major are advised to explore summer fieldwork opportunities, internships, and junior-year study abroad programs. Early consultation with department faculty is recommended for students considering these options.
Anthropology examines human societies through comparative cultural and evolutionary lenses. Bridging the sciences (both social and biological) and humanities, this discipline adopts an integrated approach through its four branches: cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. Field research serves as a cornerstone for anthropologists to explore human cultural variation and biological characteristics across time, from our past to our potential future.