Lesson 1 Flashcards
Comes from 2 Greek words, Anthropos which means human and logos which means to study
Anthropology
This means human
Anthropos
This means “to study”
Logos
The study of people throughout the world, their evolutionary history, how they behave, adapt to different environments, communicate and socialize with one another
Anthropology
He is considered the “Father of Modern American Anthropology”
Franz Boas
German-born American anthropologist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the founder of the relativistic, culture-centered school of American anthropology that became dominant in the 20th century
Franz Boas
When was Franz Boas born?
July 9, 1858 - December 22, 1942
Look at cross-cultural differences in social institutions, cultural beliefs, and communication styles
Anthropologist
They often seek to promote understanding between groups, by “translating” each culture to the other
Anthropologist
4 Fields of Anthropology
Physical Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology
Study of Human Origin genetics, race, evolution, and fossils
Physical Anthropology
Study of material remains of past human life. Also, activities such as religion, social system, attire, food, beliefs, and tradition
Archaeology
Study of language, its evolution and its connection to other languages
Linguistic Anthropology
Study of living people, their religion, social system, language, foods, beliefs, and tradition
Cultural Anthropology
It comes from the French word, societas, which means “companion”. Greek word “ology” which means “the study of”
Sociology