
Anthropology
Study human behavior, experience, adaptation, evolution and so much more with a certificate in anthropology from UWEC.
Study the Human Experience
Study many aspects of human behavior, from social processes to religious expression and beyond. Developing this deep understanding of human societies can complement a variety of majors. However, this program pairs especially well with the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
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Curriculum in the anthropology certificate is designed to help you understand and analyze socio-cultural dynamics in local, global and comparative contexts. Through your coursework, you will learn about key anthropological concepts for explaining the human experience while also examining political and ethical issues of equity, diversity and inclusivity in societies past and present.
Here are a few courses in Anthropology at UW-Eau Claire.
ANTH 165
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Investigates human biocultural evolution, through comparative analysis of fossils, contemporary primates, and genetics.
ANTH 315
Language in Culture and Society
Examination of the rules and patterns for speech behavior in a variety of socio-cultural formations. Language as expressive and formative of social status, social identity, and group membership. Study of multilingualism and language planning.
ANTH 325
North American Indians
Comparative analysis, by culture area, of traditional American Indian economies, social and political organization, religion and philosophy. Impact of European colonization and control on traditional cultures.
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