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Romelia Salinas Program Description The Department of Anthropology focuses on the study of humankind over the entire world and throughout time. It offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts as well as a minor in Anthropology. The program introduces students to all areas of anthropological learning which include the study of 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). In addition to preparing students for advanced study or a professional career in anthropology, the degree provides a broad liberal education appropriate to careers in business, law, medicine, government service, and teaching. The M.A. degree in Anthropology provides training in five areas: culture theory, ethnography, archaeology, linguistics, and physical anthropology.
Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
Primary LC Classes CC; GN-GR Chronological Coverage Prehistoric through contemporary periods are covered Geographical Coverage No geographical area is excluded. Emphasis is placed on North and Latin America. Other Resources Anthropology is also supported by materials selected for other academic departments, most notably in the areas of literature (folklore), music (ethnomusicology), psychology, sociology, religion, geography, linguistics, and art.
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