The Rio Hondo College
Anthropology Department offers courses in four areas:
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Cultural
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Archaeology |
Physical anthropology involves the investigation of people from
the perspective of evolutionary theory. Topics covered include
primates, human origins, and human variation. An associated lab
fulfills both graduation and transfer requirements. |
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Cultural anthropology:
The diversity of human cultures is investigated in this course.
Patterns of food procurement, family life, exchange, politics,
religion, and other topics are considered. |
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Archeology is the study of past
societies through the analysis of material remains. Both world
prehistory and archaeological methods are considered. |
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Religion, Magic,
Witchcraft, and the Supernatural
This class involves the exploration of the diverse religious
beliefs and practices around the world. |
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description of the courses in these areas, please consult the
Rio Hondo College
Catalogue. To find out when the courses are offered, please consult our
schedule. |
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Meet the members of the Anthropology
Faculty |
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Adam Wetsman, Ph.D., J
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562-463-7463
awetsman@riohondo.edu
Web Site
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Jill Pfeiffer, M.A.
562-463-7455
jpfeiffer@riohondo.edu
Web Site
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Lee Clauss, M.A.
562-908-3431
lclauss@riohondo.edu |
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Kirsten Olson
562-908-3431
kolson@riohondo.edu |
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Jeff Rigby, M.A.
562-908-3431 jrigby@riohondo.edu |
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Janet Scalise, Ph.D.
562-908-3431
jscalise@riohondo.eduI |
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