Anthropology 101: Digging up the Past!

In this six week course, we will discover the four main branches of Anthropology (Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, and Archaeology).

Teacher Lara MEd TESOL TEFL

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Completed by 2 learners

45 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 6 weeks

10-13

year olds

3-18

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Fri May 20

May 20 - Jun 24 (6 weeks)

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4pm - 4:45pm

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Description

Class Experience

In this 6 week course, learners will explore the four main branches of Anthropology, including Cultural Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, and Archaeology. During the first week, we will touch on each branch and learn an overview of the concept of Anthropology. What is Anthropology and what does it mean to be a professional Anthropologist? During weeks two through five, we will dive deep into each branch separately, learning one style of Anthropology per week. We...

Learners will improve their understanding of Anthropology and gain insight into humans on a large scale. Learners will learn the steps it takes to properly dig and date an archaeology site. Each of the four branches of Anthropology will be covered and learners will gain an appreciation and respect for cultures other than their own. Their own worldview will grow!

No homework will be required for this class.

Learners are encouraged to read any and all books they find interesting that we discuss in class, however, no books are required.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Muckle. (2014). Introducing Archaeology. 2nd edition. Broadview Press. 

Ottenheimer, Pine. (2019). Anthropology of Language: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology - 4th edition. Wadsworth, inc. 

Rosman. (2017) Tapestry of Culture. 10th edition. Rowman and Littlefield. 

Stanford. (2008). Introduction of Biological Anthropology. 8th edition. Pearson Custom. 

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/history-branches-anthropology/

Teacher

Teacher Lara MEd TESOL TEFL

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Lives in the United States

Teacher Lara GA

18 total reviews

20 completed classes

About Me

Hello! My name is Lara, and I am thrilled to learn, teach, and grow with Outschool learners. I have worked with students of all ages both one-on-one and in the classroom; learning everything from physics to anthropology! I love seeing that sparkle...