The Summer Course: Intro to Cultural and Social Anthropology introduces basic anthropological concepts and presents the discipline's distinctive perspective on society and culture. The power of this perspective is illustrated by exploring vividly written ethnographic cases that show how anthropological approaches illuminate contemporary social and political issues in a range of different cultural sites.

Interested in how cultural diversity shapes human experience, past and present? Curious about what connects our lives with those of others around the globe? Colby’s anthropology professors are eager to explore these topics with you.

Cultural anthropology explores the diversities and commonalities of cultures and societies in an increasingly interconnected world.

The anthropology major and minor provide you with a firm grounding in social theory and the comparative study of human diversity through time and indifferent world regions.

Anthropology is a fascinating and enlightening subject, the study of which can give a greater understanding of humanity and history and cultural diversity. Understanding the origin and history of human beings is also essential to understand global cultures and communities.

By combining several subfields (biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and applied anthropology), anthropology bridges the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities.

Allen’s associate degree in Anthropology prepares students for successful transfer to university study by providing a solid foundation in anthropology and related social sciences.

Anthropology is the scientific study of human beings, both past and present, in all parts of the world.

Anthropology offers an expansive outlook on human life through time and across space. The anthropology major prepares students for various careers across numerous fields, including but far from limited to academia.

An Associate of Arts degree with Designation in anthropology prepares students to advance into future studies. Anthropology imparts a global, comparative, and historical (evolutionary) approach to human studies.

Discover the varying uses of social media around the world and its consequences for politics, relationships and everyday life.