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

• archaeology
• biological anthropology
• sociocultural anthropology
• linguistic anthropology

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.