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ANTH 1006 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last Lecture N/A First classOutline of Current Lecture: What is Anthropology?I. What is Anthropology?II. Origins of AnthropologyIII. Human SpeciesIV. Human AncestorsV. PrimatesVI. Space AdaptationsVII. 4 Types of Anthropologya. Sociocultural/Culturalb. Physical/Biologicalc. Linguisticd. ArchaeologicalVIII. Applied AnthropologyCurrent Lecture: What is Anthropology?I. What is Anthropology?- Anthropology is the study of the human species and its immediate ancestors across time and space. (and how we evolved)- Anthropology is the holistic and comparative study of humanity. Including culture, biology, society and language. It is the systematic exploration of human biological and cultural diversity. - It is a comparative field that examines all cultures and offers a cross-cultural perspective.- Has two dimensions: academic and appliedThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.II. Origins of Anthropology- Anthropology originated in North America in the 19th Century. Early Americans were concerned about the language and culture of the Native Americans disappearing andwanted to document it. They were also curious about their diversity and how Native Americans originated.- Anthropology is different from sociology because initially sociologists focused on the industrial West and anthropology focused on non-industrial societies.- Sociology and Anthropology share an interest in social relations, organizations, and behavior.III. Human Species- In the past, there were more than 1 human species living at the same time (as recently as 15,000-30,000 years ago)- Homosapiens: Human species living today- Other species of humans tell us how we came to beIV. Human Ancestors- We share common ancestors with past humans- Example: Neanderthals and us share DNA so they are not a separate species. Homosapiens and Neanderthals share common ancestors.o East Africa:Homo reputs (a species) first emerge out of Africa and populated the world 60,000 years ago.Theory is that everything began in AfricaV. Primates- We did NOT evolve from apes- Apes and humans share a common ancestor and share DNA- We share communication abilities and ability to use tools with apes- Only humans develop culture and walk uprightVI. Space AdaptationsHumans are very adaptable. People adapt and develop traits based on where they live. This is the process by which organisms cope with environmental stresses. - Melanin: Near the equator you don’t need as much vitamin D as in the North per se, thus humans have varying degrees on melanin in their skin based on where they live.- Sickle Cell Anemia: In Africa, sickle cell anemia helps fight malaria, this is a trait that people living in North America most likely would not have.- Lung Size: People living at higher altitudes have less oxygen, therefore they develop larger lungs than someone who receives more oxygen. People born at high altitudes live better there than people who are from lower altitudes.- Inventions: Inventions such as technology and food production have helped people adapt.VII. 4 Types of AnthropologyEach of the fields considers variations in time and in geographic space.- Cultural/Socioculturalo Study of human society and culture of present and recent pasto Record lifestyles of different people without cultural biaso Ethnography: fieldwork in a particular cultural setting Ethnology: examines ethnographyo Ethnocentrism: Bias that your way of life is right and the others are wrong. Anthropologists have to work against thinking this way in order to collect information effectively.- Physical/Biologicalo Study biological characteristicso Look at human remains 5 Subfields: Evolution, Genetics, Growth, Biological Adaptability, and Primatology (study of primates)- Linguistico Study of language diversity in time, space, and societyo Study the evolution of language& how it changes when/whereo Study the relationships between languages and peopleo Relate ancient and modern language- Archaeologyo Reconstruct past societies and behaviors by material remainso Remains are excavatedVIII. Applied Anthropology- Uses theory to relate to the real world and solve contemporary problems- Also called public anthropologyExample: Medical Anthropology/ Ebola Outbreak- Ebola OutbreakMany people were catching Ebola from being in close proximity to the dead who were killed by Ebola. It was a part of their culture to touch their dead a lot. Doctors could not just go in and tell them to abandon their culture. This is why Anthropology is needed to understand people and to help


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