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Anthropology

Study of what makes us human.

Archeology

Study of past human cultures through material remains.

Verbal Linguistic

A subfield of anthropology focusing on language and speech, including Foreign Accent Syndrome.

Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS)

Speech condition that causes a sudden change, resulting in perception of a foreign accent.

Non-verbal Linguistics

Communication involving sign language, body language, symbols, and facial expressions.

The Manunggul Jar

Secondary burial jar symbolizing that 'there is life,' excavated from a Neolithic site.

Banaue Rice Terraces

A top tourist destination in the Philippines, often called the 8th Wonder of the Modern World.

Culture

Set of unwritten norms of conduct guiding the behavior of a group.

Material Culture

Physical objects and resources that define a culture, such as tea or coffee.

Non-Material Culture

Thoughts or ideas forming a culture, including language, dress codes, and rituals.

Biological or Physical Anthropology

Study of the biological evolution of humans and their variability.

Skintone

Determined by the amount of melanin in the skin.

Linguistic Anthropology

Interdisciplinary study of the role of language in culture.

Cultural Norms

Behavior standards, e.g., bowing shows rank in Japan, slouching is rude in Northern Europe.

Egocentric

Identity that is independent from the group.

Sociocentric

Identity that derives from the group's culture, often from extended family.

Identity Toolbox

Features of identity that construct a social self, including gender, age, and socioeconomic status.

Personal Naming

A universal practice establishing a child's birthright and social identity.

Rite of Passage

A ceremony marking an important transition in a person's life.

Phases of Rite of Passage

Process: Separation, Liminality, and Incorporation.

Separation Phase

Detachment from one’s former self or group in a rite of passage.

Liminality Phase

The 'in-between' phase where the participant has lost their old identity.

Incorporation Phase

Official change in one's status during a rite of passage.