Department of Anthropology
Welcome
The Anthropology Department at The George Washington University is committed to integrating humanistic and scientific perspectives while pursuing advanced research of the highest quality. A degree in anthropology from GW signals that the holder can synthesize diverse data about human beings, a skill increasingly valued in a variety of professions and academic settings.
The study of human difference and diversity—and its connections to the sciences, history, language, the arts, and global issues—is a four-field endeavor at GW, meaning that our department unites faculty across
We believe that:
- research should be rigorous and creative
- our research should be connected to our teaching
- our students deserve outstanding training in the "four fields" — archaeology, biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.
In order to provide outstanding classroom and practice-based training in the "four fields", we encourage:
- team-teaching
- experimentation with new teaching methods and technologies
- professional collaboration within and beyond the University
- the kind of vibrant intellectual community that stands at the heart of any great research institution.
Last but not least, we seek to place our knowledge at the service of local, national and international communities to support humanistic values and human rights.
Koobi Fora Field School Comes to GW
The National Museums of Kenya and the Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology have teamed up to jointly operate the Koobi Fora Field School, one of the world’s premier international paleoanthropology training operations.
"This new relationship with the National Museums of Kenya represents a groundbreaking opportunity for our students, the Anthropology Department and GW as a whole," said Assistant Prof. of Anthropology David Braun, lead George Washington representative for the partnership.
Located in northern Kenya, the Koobi Fora Field School introduces students to the science of paleoanthropology. For more information on the 2013 program, click here.
GW Anthropology Blog
Read the department's blog to learn about events, research, and alumni news.