Introduction Anthropology is an extremely diverse field. It entails the study of just about anything any primate has ever done.
Cultural anthropology involves the study of contemporary societies.
It too, is extremely diverse. In this course we will cover a wide range of traditional anthropological topics through readings, films, lectures and projects. My research applies insights from modern evolutionary biology and cognitive psychology to the study of human behavior and the evolved psychology which gives rise to it. We will examine key topics within cultural anthropology from this perspective. I have redesigned the course to provide you with the opportunity to more deeply engage with cultural anthropology through a coordinated set of lectures, discussions, and mini-projects.