CULTURE. DIVERSITY. COMPLEXITY.
Welcome to the Department of Anthropology
Culture—and basic questions concerning what it means to be human—defines many of the practical issues we’re faced with daily. We’re excited to have you join this conversation.
Anthropologists attempt to understand the complexities of social and cultural life in local and global contexts, past and present. Traditionally, long-term ethnographic and archaeological fieldwork in other societies has been the hallmark of the anthropological study of the human condition, but anthropologists are also cultural critics considering a vast range of issues in their own societies as well. The anthropological perspective makes significant contributions to fields as diverse as health, education, international development, religion, policy, urban studies, indigenous studies, economics and politics.
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Department Highlights
Anthropology Club
We are a great little club here at the University of Lethbridge and welcome all students from any discipline to join us. However, an interest in anthropology and culture is a must!
The Anthropology Club is a dynamic social group of friendly, outgoing and diverse people. Our meetings and events are pretty laid back and we encourage anyone who is interested to come out to see what we are about!
Our club room is located in A863. This is also home to our Resource Centre, which is a great place to find books, journals and articles on various anthropological subjects. It is a great place to study, meet with other students or just hang out. The office is generally open from 8:30 am- 4:30pm, so feel free to stop by anytime!
Kingfisher explores models of happiness
Dr. Kingfisher is exploring, in a broad sense, the concept of happiness and what kind of constructs in today’s society serve as models for happiness. She does this against a backdrop of neoliberalism that champions the good life but places responsibility on individuals for achieving their own happiness.
PUBlic Professor Series: Dr. James MacKenzie
Join anthropology professor, Dr. James MacKenzie, as he explores Being Maya: Reflections on Ethnicity, Religion and Place.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge
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