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Anthropology

The Anthropology major and minor are administered by the Department of Anthropology. Anthropology, which views human biology, behavior, and society (both past and present) in a cross-cultural perspective, combines scientific and humanistic interests in a modern social sciences framework. It includes biological anthropology (biological diversity and evolutionary history of human and nonhuman primates), archaeology (human prehistory and the organization and growth of technology and society), sociocultural anthropology (comparative study of identity and power in social contexts from hunter-gatherer to complex urban settings, with attention to contemporary global movements of peoples and diasporic social formations), and linguistic anthropology (comparative study of languages and communication). Although the student should strive for a topical and geographical balance, an undergraduate may specialize in one of these four branches and may also study some world cultural area intensively through an area studies program. Anthropology is an appropriate major for those seeking a general liberal education; for those preparing for professional study and careers in law, medicine, or commerce; and for those planning further graduate study in anthropology. Professional anthropologists work as research scientists and teachers in museums, universities, and archaeological surveys; as staff members in government agencies, social service programs, and business firms in which international understanding of human and social concerns is important; or as independent consultants to such agencies, programs, and firms.

Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum

mailto:E-mail:anthro@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/ANTH/f_ANTH.shtml

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work equates to 54 hours including 36 hours of Anthropology courses. General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: To be eligible for distinction, a student must complete 40 hours of anthropology courses, maintain a 3.6 average in those hours, including at least 2 hours of ANTH 291 and at least 2 hours of ANTH 293, and submit a thesis for judgment by the departmental honors board.

All students must discuss their selection of anthropology courses and supporting course work with a departmental adviser.

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

4         ANTH 102-Anthropology: Human Origins and Culture

4         ANTH 103-Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3         ANTH 220-Introduction to Archaeology

3         ANTH 230-Introduction to Social Anthropology and 

           Ethnology

3         ANTH 240-Introduction to Biological Anthropology

3         ANTH 270-Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

12        Minimum of 12 hours which includes four courses at

           the advanced level (generally 291, 293, and 300 

           level), only one of these four courses may be

           ANTH 398.

4         Elective in Anthropology

18        Courses in another department. 

          Of these courses, at least 9 hours must be at the 

           300 level. Students may substitute an official 

           minor offered by another department as long as 

           the supporting course work, hours, and level 

           requirements are met.

Twelve hours advanced-level (300- and approved 200-level) Anthropology courses must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

Minor in Anthropology

The minor in anthropology may be tailored to each student's individual needs, thus accommodating students with interests as diverse as premedicine, prelaw, geography, and art history.

E-mail: anthro@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/ANTH/f_ANTH.shtml

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS

6         Select at least two of the following courses: 

          ANTH 220-Introduction to Archaeology

          ANTH 230-Introduction to Social Anthropology and 

           Ethnology

          ANTH 240-Introduction to Biological Anthropology

          ANTH 270-Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

6         Minimum of six hours of advanced-level (300 or 

           approved 200) courses: this may not include 

           more than a single offering of ANTH 398. 

6         Anthropology courses at any level

18        Total required hours

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