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Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Leighton Hall
Carleton College
Leighton Hall
One N. College St.
Northfield, MN 55057

Chair: Professor Jim Fisher
Leighton Hall 233
(507) 222-4115

Administrative Assistant: Jean Goss
Leighton Hall 232
(507) 222-4108

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Sociology and Anthropology

Soan facultyWelcome to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Sociology and anthropology are closely related disciplines that aim to understand patterns of human social life in all their historical and current diversity. We seek to understand how people live, think, feel, and believe, not only in our own society but in all the myriad human cultures of the world.

We are a friendly group, and we welcome questions and conversation. If you have any questions, or if you just want to discuss the major with someone, call up another major, one of the Student Departmental Advisors (SDAs), one of the students on the Departmental Curriculum Committee (DCC), or one of the professors. Admissions inquiries should be directed to the Admissions office.

  • Faculty and Staff

  • Courses

    Courses in the SoAn Department.

  • Information for Majors

    Information on the Sociology and Anthropology major at Carleton College.

  • Comps

    Information on the Comprehensive Exercise for the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

  • Field Research Seminar in Guatemala

    Program description for the Field Research Seminar in Guatemala.

  • Off Campus Studies

    Information on off campus study in Sociology and Anthropology.

  • Resources

    Resources for Sociology and Anthropology students.

  • DCC/SDA Contacts

    Students who assist the department and other students.

  • Further Opportunities

    Information on what Sociology and Anthropology majors have done or can do after Carleton.

  • Emic Online

    The Emic is the SOAN department newsletter and brought to you by your friendly DCCs. Find all the information that you, as a SOAN major, just have to have.