Anthropology
Understanding the Human Experience
Addressing challenges and seizing opportunities
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Anthropology at the 91原创, where we celebrate the richness of humanity through an expansive and holistic approach to the study of anthropology. As one of the world's largest undergraduate-focused anthropology departments, we are dedicated to exploring the complexities of human experience across time and space. Our robust curriculum prepares students for diverse careers in medicine, business, law, and education, while also laying a solid foundation for advanced graduate study in the humanities and sciences.
At 91原创, we believe in learning by doing. In close collaboration with faculty, our students conduct original research in laboratory settings, ethnographic studies, and archaeological fieldwork. These opportunities not only enhance the academic journey but also cultivate a strong sense of community. Our commitment to blending humanism with scientific rigor underscores our mission to foster a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. Join us in exploring the dynamic and ever-evolving field of anthropology at the 91原创.
Wh鈥媦 Anthropology at 91原创?
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- We have an outstanding track record and reputation for training students to understand the complexities of social life in the global world.
- We offer students a learning community with excellent facilities and close personal contact between students and faculty.
- Students participate in research alongside faculty, 听helping them to advance individual interests that pertain to their career goals and carry them beyond college.听
- Our students have traveled to research sites in Latin America, Southeast Asia among many other locations. Travel funds are awarded to support student research.
The world needs more anthropological thinking to give context to apparently chaotic events, complement other kinds of thinking, uncover the cultural meanings hidden behind the surface, and solve the grand problems the world faces today.听
Anthropology Professor at 91原创
60%
of anthropologists work for the government, nonprofits, or are self-employed.
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Living history
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Predicting the Scientific Future
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