Anthropology (BA)
Anthropology studies human beings of all times and places. It examines human biological, cultural and social similarities and differences, and tries to explain them. Because of its broad perspective – which stresses writing, critical thinking, and social analysis – anthropology provides an excellent preparation for a variety of professional and business careers. Anthropology can also be an integral part of the training for life that is the goal of the University’s liberal arts program.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Requirements
Students must take the following major courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Peoples and Cultures of the World | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Health, Culture, and Power: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology | ||
| Global Climate Change and Human Societies | ||
| Great Discoveries in Archaeology | ||
| ANTH 2000 | Social Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 2501 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2502 | Human Evolution | 3 |
| Select one course in an ethnographic area: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Latin America | ||
| Contemporary Africa | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of North America | ||
| Postcolonial Indigenous Presence | ||
| Indigenous Rights and Aboriginal Australia | ||
| The Caribbean | ||
| Indigenous Pacifics | ||
| Latin American Minorities in the United States | ||
| Anthropology of Jews and Jewishness | ||
| Anthropology of the African Diaspora | ||
| Ethnohistory of Native New England | ||
| Select at least one information literacy course: | 3-4 | |
| Microscopy in Applied Archaeobotany Research | ||
| Field Research in Social Settings | ||
| Human Behavioral Ecology | ||
| Illness and Curing | ||
| Cognitive Anthropology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Culture and Conservation | ||
| Anthropological Perspectives on Art | ||
| Laboratory Techniques in Archaeology | ||
| Archaeological Science | ||
| Lithic Technology | ||
| Zooarchaeological Method and Theory | ||
| Archaeobotany | ||
| Select at least nine additional anthropology credits at the 2000 level or above. No more than one course from the ethnographic area can be applied here. No more than six credits from the following courses can be counted towards this requirement: | 9 | |
| Internship in Anthropology | ||
| Directed Field Research in Anthropology | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Directed Research in Anthropology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Select a minimum of 12 credits of related courses (2000 level or above) approved by the major advisor | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 39-40 | |
To satisfy the writing in the major competency, one of the courses above must be a 2000-level or above ANTH W course. At least 24 2000-level or above Anthropology credits need to be completed with an average GPA of 2.0 or higher.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the historical development and core tenets of the various subfields within anthropology including the current emphasis on reflexive, ethically-practiced, and civically-engaged anthropology.
- Analyze the various methods, approaches, and frameworks used to examine evolutionary processes; contemporary and past biological, behavioral, and cultural diversity; contemporary and past cultural systems; and/or culture change.
- Evaluate approaches to data analysis, interpretation, and communication within a subfield of anthropology.
- Apply an anthropological perspective to written analyses, with divergent perspectives and appropriate citations; effectively revise work for conceptual clarity, strength of argument, and successful communication.
- Effectively participate in civil discourse in a group setting where diverse and divergent opinions may exist, supporting arguments with relevant information, distinguishing one’s own cultural patterns, and responding flexibly to multiple worldviews.