Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology

ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Disciplinary Knowledge

• Know the nature, intent, and scope of anthropology (cultural, biological, archaeology, linguistics).
• Attain depth in one of the following subfields: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology.
• Know the epistemologies of the humanities and of the sciences as they pertain to
  anthropology. Be familiar with the cultures of a major world region.
• Develop recognition of and respect for human differences.

Methods of Inquiry

• Ability to compare and contrast major theoretical perspectives.
• Familiarity with a range of anthropological methods.
• Ability to apply methods specific to one of the subfields: cultural, biological,
  archaeology.

Skills and Career Competencies

• Comprehend reading material appropriate to course levels.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Conduct library research using modern methods.
• Use a computer for written work and for research.
• Be able to think critically about issues that require synthesis of perspectives from the humanities and the sciences in a culturally diverse world.

These learning goals are published in the Anthropology Program's advising sheet, on the web site, and in course syllabi.

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