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Welcome
to the Department of Anthropology
at Kent State University
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Anthropology
is the academic discipline that studies humans holistically
through an interdisciplinary lens: combining science
with humanities; biology with culture; history with
prehistory; and primates with language. Anthropology
is by definition concerned with human diversity, and
we have provided primary leadership within academia
in researching this important domain for over one hundred
years. Anthropology trains students to think critically,
write clearly, and speak thoughtfully about what it
means to be human. Methodologically, we emphasize both
quantitative and qualitative evaluation and train students
to go beyond the statistics. By focusing on the complex
linkages among the three subfields of anthropology-
cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology-
and by emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary
teamwork, anthropology prepares students to survive
in an increasingly multidisciplinary and multicultural
world. Anthropology as a discipline is more relevant
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The
Department of Anthropology was established as a separate
academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences
at Kent State University in 1991. It currently is composed
of eight full-time faculty and offers two undergraduate
degrees (B.S., B.A.) and two graduate degrees, a Master
of Arts in Anthropology and Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology.
The Department of Anthropology maintains classroom,
laboratory, and office space in recently renovated Lowry
Hall.
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The
anthropology program at Kent State University has made
many concrete contributions to the community, the region,
and the world. From conserving species diversity in
the South American rainforest, to explaining the fall of Mayan civilization, to probing the neural basis
of language evolution, our anthropology faculty have
been at the forefront of discovery, education, and stewardship.
Our graduates occupy key positions in academia, government,
and business. As a department, we are proud of our accomplishments.
At the same time, we seek to change with changing circumstances,
to build on our strengths, and to continue to advance
our program in the decade to follow.
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