ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is the study of culture.

It is becoming a hot major across the country. One reason is the study of Forensics. And forensic science is used in solving problems for Police and Sheriff's departments, helping world health organizations track diseases, and helping the UN document genocide.  UCF has a Forensic major in their Anthropology Dept.

Many businesses that work overseas prefer Anthropology majors that have some business background. UCF also has a great archeology major as Dr. Diane Chase and Dr. Arlen Chase work the Maya site of Caracol (www.caracol.org) UCF also has a Maya Certificate Program and one can major in Maya Studies for a masters at UCF. Anthropologists also can major in museum work. The person in charge of the pre-Columbian collections at The Orlando Museum of Art, Andrea Kalis, is an anthropologist who did her graduate work at the University of Florida (www.omart.org)

Another site to look at is the site of the American Anthropological Association. This is the professional organization for anthropologists. It is a VERY student friendly (www.aaanet.org)  

ANT 2000 General Anthropology

This is a survey course and covers the four areas of anthropology. Anthropology is often referred to as THE FOUR FIELDS DISCIPLINE as it does embrace four areas of study: 1. Archeology, which examines the concrete artifacts of human life and culture. 2. Linguistics which studies language. 3. Physical anthropology, which looks at evolution and the physical differences among humans today. 4. Social anthropology, which examines the historical record of culture and the structure of cultures.

 Syllabus:  ANT 2000:  General Anthropology-Online
Orientation (Real Video):  On-Campus  | Off-Campus

ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology

This is a course that examines the invisible and visible nature of cultures. In the course, how culture shapes our views of marriage, family, religion, art, politics, how we make a living, etc. is examined.

Syllabus:  ANT 2410:  Cultural Anthropology-Campus

Syllabus:  ANT 2410:  Cultural Anthropology-Online
Orientation (Real Video):  On-Campus  | Off-Campus

ANT 2950 Travel Studies in Anthropology

This course is offered typically in the Summer Three A or B session. It involves travel in Mexico. In the past, students have traveled to many areas of Mexico primarily focusing on the Maya culture and the history of Mexico. We have a special relationship with the Universidad de Quintana Roo www.uqroo.mx

 Syllabus:  ANT 2950:  Travel Study-Mexico

ANT 2943 Cooperative Education in Anthropology

This course has been offered as part of The Mexican Studies Program. Students have the opportunity to do Service Learning in Mexico by applying what they are taught in the classroom to practical work-related projects. Seminole State students have done such things as build libraries, teach English, test well water, work in health clinics, help with marketing, participate in archeological projects, etc. all in small Maya Pueblos in the state of Quintana Roo. www.qroo.gob.mx

ANT 2930 Selected Studies in Anthropology

This course is typically offered only when we are working in Mexico. Topics of current interest are presented for group instructions such as the history of the ancient Maya, Mexican Art and Literature, the educational system in Mexico, etc.

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