Anthropology Saluki Style
Here’s where I do my civic duty as an anthropology major and “talk up” the Anthro Department here at SIU. First and foremost, “talking up” the Anthropology department is probably not the best choice of words to start out my post largely because the SIU-C Anthropology doesn’t need talking up….it speaks for itself.What is Anthropology?
“Anthropology is the study of humans and their cultures in the broadest sense. It is the study of humanity, past and present, in all its biological and cultural aspects. Anthropologists study the diversity, origins, and evolution of human and primate culture and behavior, the development of human culture and the processes of culture change, the phenomenon of language, and the structure and meaning of human interaction.” -Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, Department of Anthropology Website
Anthropology at SIU-C
The SIU-C Anthropology Department is divided up according to the four field holistic approach of American Anthropology- Linguistic, Biological (Physical), Socio-cultural, and Archaeology. Ourdepartment also offers several field schools where aspiring anthropologists can gain real-life experience conducting archaeological excavations hosted by professors and researchers, ethnographic field schools where students can gain experiences visiting and conducting research with another culture, and research opportunities with professors and other students here at the university. **Quick note- SIU-C has the only Forensic Anthropology Minor in the state of Illinois!**
My Experiences as an Anthropology Major:
As an undergraduate I have taken a broad range of classes that have expanded not only my knowledge but my worldview and outlook on life. Courses in anthropology have challenged me to reaffirm my values and beliefs as well as expand my knowledge base of human origins, histories, behavior, and present day social constructs.
I hope to become a socio-cultural anthropologist studying religiosity in the military. Although SIU-C doesn’t have strong roots in socio-cultural anthropology its roots in biological anthropology and archaeology are above par. If you are looking for a major that will allow you to play in the dirt, play with the bones of primates…including humans, challenge your beliefs, and allow you to have a blast while doing it then anthropology is what you seek.
I began my SIU career as an Agriculture Education major but quickly found out I wasn’t in the right field. After taking the course America’s Diverse Cultures I knew that Anthropology was my fate. The course material was interesting, the instructor, a PhD student, was VERY knowledgeable and hooked my interest from day one; this course remains one of my favorites out of the over 190 credit hours I have taken as an undergraduate. Anthropology is not for everyone and for my career’s sake I hope not everyone chooses to be an anthropology major
BUT I hope that I have given you insight on what anthropology is and the caliber of the program we have here at SIU-C.What is Anthropology?
“Anthropology is the study of humans and their cultures in the broadest sense. It is the study of humanity, past and present, in all its biological and cultural aspects. Anthropologists study the diversity, origins, and evolution of human and primate culture and behavior, the development of human culture and the processes of culture change, the phenomenon of language, and the structure and meaning of human interaction.” -Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, Department of Anthropology Website
Anthropology at SIU-C
The SIU-C Anthropology Department is divided up according to the four field holistic approach of American Anthropology- Linguistic, Biological (Physical), Socio-cultural, and Archaeology. Our department also offers several field schools where aspiring anthropologists can gain real-life experience conducting archaeological excavations hosted by professors and researchers, ethnographic field schools where students can gain experiences visiting and conducting research with another culture, and research opportunities with professors and other students here at the university.
My Experiences as an Anthropology Major:
As an undergraduate I have taken a broad range of classes that have expanded not only my knowledge but my worldview and outlook
on life. Courses in anthropology have challenged me to reaffirm my values and beliefs as well as expand my knowledge base of human origins, histories, behavior, and present day social constructs.I hope to become a socio-cultural anthropologist studying religiosity in the military. Although SIU-C doesn’t have strong roots in socio-cultural anthropology its roots in biological anthropology and archaeology are above par. If you are looking for a major that will allow you to play in the dirt, play with the bones of primates…including humans, challenge your beliefs, and allow you to have a blast while doing it then anthropology is what you seek.
I began my SIU career as an Agriculture Education major but quickly found out I wasn’t in the right field. After taking the course America’s Diverse Cultures I knew that Anthropology was my fate. The course material was interesting, the instructor, a PhD student, was VERY knowledgeable and hooked my interest from day one; this course remains one of my favorites out of the over 190 credit hours I have taken as an undergraduate. Anthropology is not for everyone and for my career’s sake I hope not everyone chooses to be an anthropology major
BUT I hope that I have given you insight on what anthropology is and the caliber of the program we have here at SIU-C.http://anthony.siuc.edu/2011/03/anthropology-saluki-style/
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