Location: BGS [map]
Phone: (949) 582-4733
Fax: (949) 347-7363
scsbs@saddleback.edu

Claire Cesareo-
Silva Chairperson
Office BGS 305
(949) 582-4739

Renee Garcia
Instructor
Office BGS 348
(949) 582-4832

Mike Merrifield
Instructor
Office BGS 304
(949) 582-4407

Bradley Rettele
Instructor
Office BGS 304
(949) 348-6079

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
7:30am to 7:00pm
Friday
7:30am to 4:30pm
Closed Weekends

Anthropology is a diverse and comprehensive discipline that investigates the biological and cultural life of human beings in all times and in all places. An anthropology degree provides students with an appreciation of other ways of life, different systems of belief and knowledge, and, perhaps most importantly , a better understanding of the world in which they live. The department of anthropology at Saddleback College is committed to teaching each of the four sub-fields of the discipline: cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology. The department also has a strong emphasis on the study of contemporary issues, such as ethnic and transnational identity, political conflict and social movements, human rights and indigenous rights, the cross-cultural making and meaning of race and gender, and the anthropological study of science. Saddleback College offers a wide range of anthropology courses taught both traditionally and online.
The Four Sub-Fields of Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology is the study of contemporary cultures and peoples throughout the world. It seeks to understand the differences and similarities in human behavior, thought and feelings.

Archaelogy is the study of human cultures, both past and present, through the analysis of material remains. It uses scientific methods to decipher how people, often with no written history, have lived and worked in the past.

Linguistic Anthropology examines language in the context of human social and cultural diversity. It seeks to understand language variation and use as a central expresssion of culture.

Biological Anthropology concentrates on the evolution, biology, and comparative behvavior of human and non-human primates. It is linked to the other sub-fields by its commitment to the study of evolution and biology within the context of culture and society, as well as in relation to human rights issues.

See the class schedule links below to find the wide range of courses that we offer.

Our Core Courses	Class Schedules and Helpful Information
Anthropology ANTH 1 Biological Anthropology (3 units) ANTH 1L Biological Anthropology Laboratory (1 unit) ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology (3 units) ANTH 3 Culture and Language (3 units) ANTH 9 Introduction to Archaeology (3 units) Faculty and Students Faculty Resources Student Resources	Spring 2010 - (January 11th - May 20th) Full-Term Classes (1/11/2010) to 5/20/2010) Late Starting Classes (2/08/2010 to 5/20/2010) Second Eight Week Classes (3/22/2010 to 5/20/2010) Distance Education Classes - Spring 2010 Class Schedule for Fall 2009 Final Examination Schedule Teaching Opportunities For information on Teaching positions in Anthropology Contact Patricia Flanigan Dean