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Anthropology

Available as a concentration 

Anthropology offers you insight into the diversity of human behavior, belief and form as they are shaped by our past and as they influence social issues today.

Closely tied to sociology, history, archeology, art history, religion and linguistics, an anthropology concentration gives you an opportunity to design independent studies around your specific interests within your major.

Roanoke's strong relationships with regional museums, community development agencies and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources mean we can offer you opportunities for practical internship experiences.

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Curriculum & Courses

Sample Course Offerings

ANTH 240: Race and Human Evolution 
ANTH 261: Game of Thrones
ANTH 361: The Mysterious Maya 

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Student Experiences

“I came here to experience another culture, to help people and get experience that I can't get in the states, and already, less than halfway through the trip, I feel like I've been helped more than I could ever have imagined.”

Alex DeLaricheliere ’14, on her research trip to the Republic of Palau

Learn by Doing

May Term to Turkey

The students studied Anatolian culture and identity throughout time, exploring Istanbul, Hattusas and Cappadocia to question how shared space can influence the cultures of different ethnic and religious groups over millennia.

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Students in Turkey
Students in Turkey
Students in Turkey
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