Anthropology

Anthropology is the worldwide comparative study of humankind, present and past. The Anthropology major at UMBC focuses on cultural anthropology, providing students with an understanding of the diversity of cultural worlds, human social organization and social structure, and social research methods. Anthropology courses help students gain an understanding of the complexity of current events within the U.S. and internationally as well as the importance of recognizing and weighing equally cultural values and ideas from across the globe. Course offerings examine topics ranging from anthropological theory and the positioning of knowledge and power, to the application of anthropology to urban social issues, health care, and public policy.

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