Anthropology is the study of human beings from their origins to their present world-wide diversity.
As an academic discipline, it provides students with a perspective on the nature of our species, underscoring the importance of cultural and language differences for understanding what it means to be human. Looks at broad interactions between human populations and the environment. Looks at how societies develop economically, politically and socially. Looks at medicinal, nutritional, and ornamental purposes of plants. Looks at how language and culture are interconnected through music and other art forms.