Neanderthal seafaring?
New archaeological evidence from Greece suggests that early humans, including Neanderthals, traveled by sea to remote islands.
Apr 30, 2018
SPRING 2018 - ANTHROP 2D03- Available openings!
We have seats available in the Spring 2018 term for: ANTHROP 2D03 – DNA Meets Anthropology
Apr 24, 2018
Anthropology and Indigenous Studies professor, Dawn Martin-Hill, speaks with CBC
Dawn Martin-Hill is interviewed by CBC's Piya Chattopadhyay on why Six Nations communities are still without clean running water.
Apr 23, 2018
Interview with John Colarusso
Anthropology professor, John Colarusso, is profiled in the Hamilton Spectator.
Apr 23, 2018
$1M gift from Victor Koloshuk to support graduate students in Anthropology
Victor Koloshuk and his family were on campus this week for a celebration in recognition of his recent gift of more than $1-million to McMaster’s Department of Anthropology, which brings the Koloshuk family’s combined giving to $1.6-million.
Apr 19, 2018
Anthropology colloquium series: Fear of ontological wolves
Join us for the last Anthropology colloquium of the term, presented by Craig N. Cipolla (Royal Ontario Museum) When: Thursday, March 29th Where: Kenneth Taylor Hall, B104 Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Mar 21, 2018
B.A. Anthropology
The 3-year BA program will provide students with a foundation in the field of Anthropology and its main subfields.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Honours Anthropology
The BA Honours program will provide students with a developed understanding of the discipline of Anthropology and its main subfields. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication, and problem solving, all of which are identified by potential employers as key skills needed for successful employment.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Combined Honours in Anthropology and Another Subject
Students graduate with a double major in Anthropology and another subject.
Learn moreMinor Minor in Anthropology
The minor in Anthropology provides students in other disciplines the opportunity to learn about anthropological research, cross-cultural differences, and provides a broad understanding of the experience of being human.
Learn moreMinor Interdisciplinary Minor in Archaeology
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Archaeology is based on archaeology and archaeology-related courses offered in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, and in the Departments of Classics and Anthropology.
Learn moreM.A. Master of Arts in Anthropology
The department grants an M.A. in Anthropology in the following areas of specialization: Archaeology, Health, Biological, and Cultural. Students admitted to the M.A. program have the option of doing coursework and then 1) writing a MRP (1-year), or 2) writing a scholarly thesis (2-year) which demonstrates ability to conduct original research.
Learn morePh.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
Admission to the doctoral program is very competitive and is based on a consideration of demonstrated scholarly excellence, suitability of research interests, availability of appropriate supervision, and availability of openings. Most successful applicants have sufficient background in their area of specialization within anthropology to benefit from advanced training in the field.
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