Anthropology major

College Majors
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<p>Hi, everyone</p>

<p>Is anyone here majoring in Anthropology or have majored in it? I really want to pair a degree in Film Studies with a liberal arts degree since the film studies program here is on the more, I guess, "practical" route. Anyway, I really hope to work in Film Advertising/Marketing, ratings policy, entertainment biz, and/or eventually go to graduate school. I was wondering just how's Anthropology as a major, compared to other social sciences like Sociology? I found Sociology interesting and challenging, but also fun/rewarding as well - it really opened my eyes to visual culture! </p>

<p>What were the most memorable classes you took? I enjoy reading, analyzing, and writing a lot. I also tend to overthink about everything and get extremely detail-oriented when it comes to analyzing visual and nonmaterial culture, human behaviors/interactions, etc. I can't decide between Anthro and Soc! Ayudame! Thanks in advance :-]</p>

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<p>In anthropology, there’s a strong tradition of ethnographic film and visual anthropology is an important area of interest. [Visual</a> Anthropology](<a href=“http://www.visualanthropology.net/]Visual”>http://www.visualanthropology.net/)</p>

<p>Interest in film doesn’t have the same presence in sociology. Your interests in marketing, advertising, etc., however, probably align better with certain subject areas of sociology or communications.</p>

<p>On the other hand, I usually associate the term “visual culture” with topics that are studied in art history. A liberal arts major for you to consider is American Studies. Within that major you can study visual culture, advertising, popular culture/entertainment/media, etc. As an interdisciplinary major, it would accommodate coursework in sociology, anthropology, art history, film history, etc. It could provide a good background for some of your career interests.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your insightful answer, zapfino! I’ll make sure to explore those areas!</p>

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<p>I much prefer anthropology to sociology- but maybe that’s just me :slight_smile: I have found more opportunity to contribute personal ideas and interpretations in anthropology over sociology. I had a teacher a while back who was a double major in film and anthro, then went to graduate school for anthro. He constantly emphasized how many additional “doors of opportunity” were opened to him by having this double major. (He was promoting double majors in general, but was obviously satisfied with the film/anthro for himself). Anyway, good luck to you!</p>