Behavioral & Social Sciences
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    Wednesday, May 14, 2008


Anthropology, History, & Political Science


Character of the Major:  Anthropology
Anthropology is the comparative and historical study of human culture, from prehistoric to contemporary times. It has traditionally been concerned with Non Western civilizations, ethnic minorities in the United States, and to cultures in Africa, China and Asia, India, Latin America, the Muslim world and the Native American world. Anthropology is closely related to the other social sciences (sociology, history, etc.), as well as some interpretive humanities (art history, comparative literature). The major in Anthropology has a strong museum management track for people who are interested in working in the museum setting. Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology is designed to educate the student in the theory, methods, and study of world cultures, including the application of this knowledge to work in other countries or to the representation of culture in the museum setting. The major is intended to give you an understanding of cultural diversity in today's world, techniques in the analysis and preservation of the material culture of the past, and to train you in the social science methods and professional skills needed to pursue graduate study and or employment in various academic, nonprofit, and government organizations.

Character of the Major:  History
The Roman orator and statesman Cicero once wrote, "Indeed history is the witness that testifies to the passing of time. It illumines reality, invigorates memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity." The discipline of history aims to recover the past, then to help people understand its vital importance for life today. The modern discipline covers every aspect of human experience, not just political events. The goal is to describe and analyze the cultural, religious, social, economic, and intellectual lives of people in the past--what they thought, how they built communities, how they suffered, and how they voiced their highest aspirations.

Please see also:

"Liberal Learning and the History Major"
(American Historical Association)

"History Matters!"
(National Council for History Education)


Character of the Major:  Political Science


Please see also:

"Political Science: An Ideal Liberal Arts Major" 
(University of Virginia)


Faculty
Dr. Brian Camp
Dr. Carol S. Humphrey
Dr. J. Tony Litherland
Dr. Timothy McCollum
Dr. John Powell
Dr. Sherri Raney
Dr. Glenn E. Sanders (chair)


Academic Resources
Political Science Simulations and Internships

The Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art
This museum provides a unique learning environment. It is well known for its permanent exhibits of Egyptian artifacts as well as Medieval, Renaissance, and 19 century European and American painting. Of added interest to you, as an anthropology student, is its rotating gallery of Native American art, and its excellent holdings. Precolumbian, Mesopotamian, African, Oceanic art, artifacts, and cultural material.


Career Possibilities
History
Political Science
Anthropology
Family Relations
Sociology


Requirements for the Majors
Anthropology
History
Political Science


Courses


Extracurricular activities

College Republicans
History Club
Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law society)
Phi Alpha Theta (history honor society)
Young Democrats
Anthropos Ilk




Commencement
May 17, 10:00 AM
Residence Halls Close
May 17, 5:00 PM
Semester Grades Due
May 19, 9:00 AM
Residence Halls Open
May 26, 1:00 PM
New Student Orientation
May 27
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