Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Erin-Lee Halstad McGuire, Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada My Introduction to Anthropology course concludes with a unit on sustainability, which covers topics like globalisation, food security, and diet. The best example I have found so far comes from the CDA blog in the UK (link: [link] ).

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Anthropology Archaeology Cultures Economics 130

Teaching Anthropology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

ELIZABETH KEATING, Professor of Anthropology & Graduate Faculty, Human Dimensions of Organizations, The University of Texas at Austin Teaching through research is recognized as one of the strengths of anthropology. The interview assignment encouraged them to see anthropology in conversation with their own families.

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Research Anthropology Psychology Cultures 130

Anthropology News

JULY 20, 2024

In Greece, specifically, the nearness and farness of the stranger is rooted in claims of filoxenia (literally “love of the stranger,” but usually translated as “hospitality”) as a cultural and historical value. Filoxenia is splashed across newspaper articles , tourism websites , and travel blogs.

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Anthropology Cultures Social Science Tradition 98

Anthropology 365

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How do environmental, historical, and cultural factors influence human-javelina relations in Texas? The introduction stresses the significance of understanding human-javelina encounters within their specific socio-ecological contexts through a blend of historical, ecological, and cultural analysis.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Humanities Cultures Research 40

Life and Landscapes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

His new book, “Surrounding Fort Knox, Including Southern Indiana,” showcases Van Stockum’s journey through the counties around Southern Indiana and Fort Knox and details the area’s rich natural and cultural history. Hitting almost every genre there is, Van Stockum has a book for everyone.

History 52

History Anthropology Cultures Psychology 52

Anthropology 365

APRIL 7, 2025

On the May 12th, 2025 cover of Time Magazine , you will see a picture of a white wolf below the bold word Extinct slashed through with a red block. Below it reads “This is Remus. He’s a dire wolf. The first to exist in over 10,000 years. Endangered species could be changed forever.”

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Ancestry Heritage Research History 89

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So, separating and prioritizing STEM from humanities ignores the fact that we live in a complex social and cultural world. A wide range of departments including engineering, anthropology, classics, history, English, sociology and philosophy participate in its teaching. Bringing the Disciplines Together.

Humanities 89

Humanities Social Science Sociology Anthropology 89

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 30, 2021

Amid the controversy in Wisconsin, Blank wrote in a blog post that faculty at her university reported doing an average of 63 hours of work per week and helped bring in three and a half times more money from outside grants than the state spent on their salaries.

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Teaching Sociology Library Anthropology 111

Anthropology 365

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Anthropology is the study of humans, or as Dr. Jon Marks says: “the study of who we are and where we come from.” This study was typical of what many people think of anthropology; I participated in the community, attended events, and interviewed Drag performers. animals, plants, fungi, microbes, and the supernatural).

Humanities 40

Humanities Anthropology Archaeology Cultures 40

Anthropology 365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I was a guest on The Sausage of Science podcast with Dr. Chris Lynn, discussing my research. Listen below.

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Research Anthropology Cultures 75

Anthropology 365

JANUARY 22, 2024

Nurturing Alternative Futures: Living with Diversity in a More-than-Human World I am pleased to announce that Nurturing Alternative Futures: Living with Diversity in a More-than-Human World is currently out with Routledge.

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Humanities Research Anthropology Cultures 52

Sapiens

APRIL 16, 2024

PLATFORM OR PLOY After the release of Hancock’s 2022 Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse , archaeologists contested and condemned his claims through the forums of an open letter , news articles , op-eds , social media , and blog posts. I’m a relatively unknown scholar who can share the cultural achievements of past people around the world.

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Archaeology Heritage K-12 History 145

Anthropology 365

MARCH 11, 2024

I am thankful to the faculty in the anthropology department at UTSA. Your perspicacious knowledge of Texas was invaluable. I would like to thank John for being a critical eye and encouraging me to extend my thoughts to view other animals in new ways.

Humanities 98

Humanities Anthropology Tradition Research 98

Anthropology 365

AUGUST 9, 2024

This is a DIY coyote roller I found on a blog. These include things like electric wire over the top of the fence, rollers along the top of the fence that prevent coyotes from getting a foothold, or extensions of the fence that slant outward. There are also commercially available rollers.

Humanities 98

Humanities Research Anthropology Cultures 98

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. This blog post explores the critical role of social studies in shaping engaged, informed citizens and how the C3 Framework helps elevate the rigor of social studies education.

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