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Dec 07, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Anthropology Major, BA (45 Credits)
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This 45-credit major must be accompanied by a major in a discipline related to anthropology. The program will consist of coursework focused on areas related to the dual major and must be designed in close consultation with an anthropology advisor. A program proposal must be approved prior to admission to this BA program.
Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts basic to the anthropological study of humans, such as culture, cultural variability, evolutionary change, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and holism.
- Identify the goals, main subject areas and distinctive characteristics of each sub-field
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the range and variety of human bio-cultural and environmental adaptations past and present
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the symbolic and communicative capacities of humans expressed through culture.
- Identify and describe appropriate research methods and techniques for the 4 sub-fields of anthropology.
- Access anthropological literature and appropriate information technology
- Engage in the practice of anthropology under faculty mentorship-study abroad, field schools, research with faculty, internships, service learning, teaching opportunities
- Explain the value of anthropology as part of one’s preparation for life in the early 21st century.
- Understand the ethics of the discipline as they apply to dissemination of information, field research, conservation and preservation, and representation of self and others.
- Understand changing role of museums in society, and their primary functions.
- Education
- Collections
- Exhibition
- Know ethics of museums and resources for consulting about ethical issues
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Small Plan Major (fewer than 60 credits)
This major requires the completion of a minor or second major. Please consult with the departments about any specific restrictions regarding overlap between plans. |
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