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Chair's WelcomeProf. H. Sidky, co-director of the Anthropology Department's Tibetan study abroad program, is greeted by the Dalai Lama.

“…the most scientific of the humanities and the most humanistic of the sciences." With those two phrases, Eric Wolf (1923-1999) captured the essence of anthropology. This quote also reflects the ‘flavor’ of the discipline as conceived in North American departments where we aim to explore what it means to be human across time and space. We do this by using the four field approach. Specifically, students work to integrate knowledge from archaeological, biological, linguistic, and socio-cultural anthropology.

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Our Mission

What does it mean to be human? That's the question that lies behind Miami's undergraduate anthropology program. Integrating the hard sciences, social sciences and the humanities, we strive to give students a solid liberal arts background in conjunction with strong research experience and a broad perspective on the human condition.

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To learn more about anthropology at Miami, contact us. We're happy to arrange a tour, or tell you more about out current events and activities. Visit our departmental advisor to talk about majoring in Anthropology.

Recent Events

2/8/2012

Krasberg Wins Goldman Prize

Anthropology and Geography double major Brad KrasbergAnthropology major Brad Kasberg won this year’s Joanna Jackson Goldsmith Memorial Prize, one of Miami’s most...

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1/30/2012

Filmmaker Lauded to Alumni

Leighton Petersonwas listed as one of five "distinguished scholars and educaLeighton Petersontors" in the winter 2012 College of Arts and Science almni newsletter...

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1/20/2012

Award-winning Anthropologist Visits Miami

Wade Davis spoke at Miami University Jan. 19th on the value of human cultural diversity in the world.Award-winning anthropologist, ethnobotanist, best-selling author...

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1/9/2012

"I can't wait to see what else Miami has in store for me"

Erica FoxAnthropology major Erica Fox was chosen one of the first two students from the class of 2013 to be profiled on the...

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1/4/2012

Cinnamon Writes On Ethnographic Legacies

As ethnographers enter and leave the places where they undertake ethnographic fieldwork, what legacies do they leave John Cinnamon in Gabon.behind? How does their...

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