Our Anthropology Major and Minor programs have been discontinued. If you have questions about how this may affect your program of study, feel free to contact Dr. Isidore Lobnibe\u00a0 lobnibei@wou.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Anthropology is the study of humankind from our earliest beginnings in the remote past to the interdependent cultures of today\u2019s complex and dynamic world. It integrates scientific and humanistic perspectives to describe and analyze human behavior and biocultural diversity. In the introduction to\u00a0Coming of Age in Samoa<\/em>, Margaret Mead wrote, \u201c\u2026 as the traveler who has been once from home is wiser than he who has never left his own door step, so a knowledge of one other culture should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more steadily, to appreciate more lovingly, our own\u201d (1928)<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”42px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] In Anthropology classes, we challenge our students to journey through time and across cultures, to recognize and question their own assumptions, and to develop the kind of critical analytical skills that will serve them effectively throughout their lives. In an era that continues to redefine our understanding of the dynamics of globalization, anthropology prepares students to promote intercultural understanding and respect among individuals, communities and nations.<\/span><\/p>\n Students are encouraged to use anthropology to solve human problems at home and abroad, to make public policy more responsive to all members of society, and to achieve a resilient, sustainable adaptation in local and global environments.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”252.7px” height=”349px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” min_height=”337.7px” custom_margin=”-38px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] For more information contact: Dr. Isidore Lobnibe Mary Pettenger,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Division ChairContact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bell 210 B Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR 97361
503-838-8306 lobnibei@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\nThe Social Science Division Office<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>\u00a0Phone:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>503-838-8301\u00a0<\/span>Email:\u00a0<\/span>pettengm@wou.edu<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n