Anthropology
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Anthropology is the study of human beings from all times and all places, offering a holistic, comparative, international, and humanistic perspective. In studying and interpreting the vast range of similarities and differences in human societies and cultures, anthropologists also seek to understand how people themselves make sense of the world in which they live.
Degree Type
A.B.
department
CIP Code
45.0201ℹ
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Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human beings from all times and all places, offering a holistic, comparative, international, and humanistic perspective. In studying and interpreting the vast range of similarities and differences in human societies and cultures, anthropologists also seek to understand how people themselves make sense of the world in which they live.
The Department of Anthropology at Brown is a vibrant, award-winning group of scholars working primarily in the subfields of cultural anthropology, archaeology, and anthropological linguistics. Anthropology is a varied discipline and the Concentration at Brown University reflects that diversity. Students concentrating in Anthropology must declare one of six possible concentration tracks: sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, anthropological linguistics, biological anthropology, medical anthropology, or general anthropology.
The department also supports students involved in Engaged Scholarship through the Swearer Center, through which students may pursue an Engaged Scholarship Certificate. Study abroad is also supported and encouraged. Interested students may contact the director of undergraduate studies.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Develop a nuanced understanding of the history of anthropology
- Grasp the guiding principles of archaeology, as well as sociocultural, linguistic, and biological anthropology
- Develop sophisticated communication skills
- Become familiar with field work and other social science research methods
- Engage in independent research
Tracks
- Anthropological Archeology
- Biological Anthropology
- General Anthropology
- Linguistic Anthropology
- Medical Anthropology
- Socio-cultural Anthropology
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Maxwell Dassow, America Marin, Annika Witt, Ansley Ryan, Rebecca Bushee
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22 | 7 |
| 2023 | 28 | 6 |
| 2024 | 23 | 6 |
| 2025 | 16 | 6 |
Former concentrators have earned advanced degrees in Anthropology or are currently matriculated in Anthropology graduate programs. Many have pursued graduate and professional degrees in fields such as mass communication and advertising, medicine, law, fine arts, public health, and elementary education. Others have applied the analytical, research, writing, and language skills they developed in the concentration to careers outside of anthropology in the following areas: classical music, playwriting, foreign language instruction, international financial consulting, HIV intervention, reproductive health and sexuality advocacy and education, photography, sustainable development and social justice advocacy, and writing and editing children's literature.
What are Anthropology concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.