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Department of Anthropology

Participate, Observe, Transform

The Department of Anthropology is recognized as one of the leading centers for urban anthropology in the South and serves as a significant cultural resource for New Orleans and the surrounding region. An anthropology degree at Íæż½ã½ã is organized around applied urban anthropology and emphasizes the importance of understanding global and local perspectives on culture and society.

World-Class Faculty

The Íæż½ã½ã anthropology faculty are all active scholars who have engaged in research around the world - South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, North America - and who are also engaged in research and writing about New Orleans.

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