Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology Culture includes knowledge, morals, traditions, arts and customs that
we have learned as being part of a society.
It is transferred over generations through words and symbols.
Cultural anthropologists try to understand the why our culture acts in a certain way.
They believe that no tradition or cultural practice is wrong.
For example, scarring of the body might seem bizarre to us. However, a study of the culture of the

African tribes that follow this ritual has shown that this is a highly relevant practice.

Linguistic Anthropology

Language is an important agent of transmission of culture.

In their efforts to understand where language and oral traditions come from, linguistic anthropologists

gain valuable insights into the culture of a community.

They understand ancient links between various societies and explore the meaning of language to learn

about a culture and how it has evolved.

Archeology

Archeology deals with studying the tangible remains of a culture.

Fortunately, human beings leave clues about their ways of life, not only in words and alphabets, but

also in the form of material remains like pots, foundation of houses, stone tools and burials.
These reveal important information about the beliefs and traditions of a particular civilization or

community. For example, paintings on walls of tombs may throw light on the status of the person buried

there. Such paintings often show practices common in a society. Study of burial sites can help

archaeologists understand the religious beliefs of a

Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology Culture includes knowledge, morals, traditions, arts and customs that
we have learned as being part of a society.
It is transferred over generations through words and symbols.
Cultural anthropologists try to understand the why our culture acts in a certain way.
They believe that no tradition or cultural practice is wrong.
For example, scarring of the body might seem bizarre to us. However, a study of the culture of the

African tribes that follow this ritual has shown that this is a highly relevant practice.

Linguistic Anthropology

Language is an important agent of transmission of culture.

In their efforts to understand where language and oral traditions come from, linguistic anthropologists

gain valuable insights into the culture of a community.

They understand ancient links between various societies and explore the meaning of language to learn

about a culture and how it has evolved.

Archeology
 Archeology deals with studying the tangible remains of a culture.

Fortunately, human beings leave clues about their ways of life, not only in words and alphabets, but

also in the form of material remains like pots, foundation of houses, stone tools and burials.

These reveal important information about the beliefs and traditions of a particular civilization or

community. For example, paintings on walls of tombs may throw light on the status of the person buried

there. Such paintings often show practices common in a society. Study of burial sites can help

archaeologists understand the religious beliefs of a

Branches of Anthropology Poster Project

You will create a poster that has information on one of the branches of anthropology.

Define the branch.

Describe what they do.

Give an example of what they might study.

Have at least 3 relevant photos/images