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Anthropology is the study of humankind
over the entire world and throughout time. Anthropologists study existing
cultures and human behavior (cultural anthropology), traditions (folklore),
prehistoric cultures and lifeways (archaeology), the biological makeup
and evolution of humans (physical anthropology), and the origin and nature
of language (linguistics).
Anthropology majors are introduced to all areas of anthropological study.
In addition they may emphasize one or more subfield within anthropology.
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Cultural:
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Description and comparison of living cultures. |
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Physical:
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Examination of humans from a biological
perspective |
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Archaeology:
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Collecting and analyzing the remains of past cultures. |
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Linguistics:
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Analyzing languages and the connections between language
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In addition to covering these traditional areas of anthropology, the department
provides special expertise in the following areas: forensic
anthropology, Mesoamerican and Maya
Cave archaeology, California archaeology,
medical anthropology, and visual anthropology.
The department offers the B.A.
and M.A.
degree as well as a B.A. honors program and minor
in anthropology.
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For further information, contact:
Rene Vellanoweth, Chair
Department of Anthropology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90032.
(323)343-2440 |
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