Cultural anthropologists at the University of Florida conduct research in Africa, Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia. Their research interests include the following:
- African diaspora
- Aging
- Applied anthropology
- Development
- Anthropological ecology
- Economic anthropology
- Ethnicity
- Ethnography
- Feminism
- Globalization
- International migration
- Transnationalism
- History of anthropology
- Human rights
- Kinship
- Anthropological linguistics
- Literacy
- Medical anthropology
- Political anthropology
- Public health
- Race and racism
- Research methods
- Theory
- Visual anthropology
- Women/gender studies
Academics
The Department of Anthropology offers many stimulating courses in ethnographic technique, gender anthropology, linguistics, visual anthropology and diaspora studies at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Students interested in applying for graduate study are strongly encouraged to contact the anthropologist(s) with which they would like to work.
Important Synergies and Resources
Cultural anthropology students benefit from collaborative research between the Department and the University of Florida’s interdisciplinary centers and thematic clusters, including:
- Center for Latin American Studies (opens in new tab)
- Center for African Studies (opens in new tab)
- Center for Jewish Studies (opens in new tab)
- Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research (opens in new tab)
- Center for Film and Media Studies (opens in new tab)
- African-American Studies (opens in new tab)
- Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (opens in new tab)
In addition, the Department of Anthropology’s graduate courses and research benefit from a collaborative relationship with University of Florida sociometrics, most notably the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (opens in new tab) (BEBR), directed by Dr. Chris McCarty, who holds a doctorate in anthropology. The monthly Consumer Sentiment Index (opens in new tab) is a valuable resource for anthropologists and sociologists working in economic and political anthropology and in ethnic studies.
Photo Credits: Header Photo Courtesy of Corey Souza; Important Synergies Photo Courtesy of Danny Pinedo