ANTA02H3 Lecture Notes - Biological Anthropology, Discourse Analysis, Ethnography
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Lecture 1 (09/10/12: linguistic anthropology: the study of human language in its context and considering its impact on the whole human experience. Think of dictionary studies as an example: physical anthropology (biological anthropology): or the study of humans as physical, biological beings. Think of human evolution as an example: archaeological anthropology (archaeology): the study of the material remains of past people. Think of excavation as an example: cultural anthropology: the study of the lived experiences of human beings anywhere in the world. Think of ethnography as an example: linguistic anthropology (language variations, gestures/body language) Discourse analysis: term for a number of approaches to analyzing written, vocal, or sign language use or any significant semiotic event. Into the 20th century, anthropologists adopted a more interpretive and humanistic approach, compared to the traditional physical sciences.
